Elon Phoenix vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Elon vs Notre Dame NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in South Bend.

Elon vs Notre Dame Prediction

Looking to win big? The Phoenix and Fighting Irish face off at 7:30 ET on ACC. The Fighting Irish are hosting the game at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142 points, with Notre Dame being favored by -16.5 over Elon.

Elon vs. Notre Dame Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Elon Phoenix at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  • Where: South Bend at Purcell Pavilion
  • Date: Friday, November 22nd
  • Betting Odds ND -16.5, ELON +1090 | ND -2400 O/U 142

Phoenix Preview: Will the Phoenix Make it Happen in South Bend?

Elon Phoenix Recent Game/Games

Elon picked up a 75-48 road win over Northern Illinois on Wednesday, November 20th. The Phoenix were favored by 2 points going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 123, which fell short of the 144-point over/under line.

Elon led 38-29 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Northern Illinois to just 19 points while scoring 37 themselves.

Phoenix Offense Breakdown

Elon's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They hit 55.2% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 21 threes. At the free-throw line, they were solid, hitting 79.3% on 23 of 29 attempts.

TK Simpkins led the way with 19 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 58.3% overall. James Dent Jr. added 16 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range, and also contributed 4 assists. Elon grabbed 13 offensive rebounds as a team, but finished with just 9 assists overall.

Phoenix Team Defense

Elon’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 48 points on 30% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 9 of 32 attempts, a 28% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Elon gave up 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 10 times, where they converted just 3 free throws for 30%.

Fighting Irish Preview: Does Notre Dame Have What it Takes at Home?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games

Notre Dame picked up a 75-58 win over North Dakota on Tuesday, November 19th. Playing at home, the Fighting Irish were -18.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 133, which was under the O/U line of 145.

Notre Dame led 38-31 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring North Dakota 37-27.

Fighting Irish Offense Breakdown

Notre Dame's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 51.6% from the field. They hit just 3 of 17 from beyond the arc, shooting 17.6%, but were strong inside, hitting 64.4% of their two-point attempts.

Markus Burton led the way with 29 points, shooting 13 of 20 overall and 2 of 4 from three, while also grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 3 assists. J.R. Konieczny added 12 points on 6 of 9 shooting in 20 minutes of action.

Fighting Irish Team Defense

Notre Dame's defense allowed 58 points while giving up 51% shooting from the field. The Fighting Irish struggled to stop two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% of their attempts (29/45).

From beyond the arc, Notre Dame held their opponent to 17% shooting, with just 3 made threes on 17 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws.

Phoenix vs Fighting Irish Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Elon has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Across their last three home contests, Notre Dame has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 73 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Phoenix have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Fighting Irish have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.

Elon vs Notre Dame Prediction & Free Pick

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