Georgia Bulldogs vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Matchup

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

Notre Dame vs Georgia Prediction

The Fighting Irish and Bulldogs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPNU. The Bulldogs will host the game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 142 points, with Georgia being favored by -9 over Notre Dame.

Notre Dame vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Georgia Bulldogs
Where: Athens at Stegeman Coliseum
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Betting Odds GA -9, ND +324 | GA -427 O/U 142

Fighting Irish Preview: Can Notre Dame Pull Off A Win at Stegeman Coliseum?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games

Notre Dame dropped to 7-1 on the season after an 80-76 home loss to Creighton on Saturday. The Irish were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, going over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.

Notre Dame found themselves down 40-30 at halftime but put up a strong fight in the second half, scoring 46 points while allowing 40. Despite the loss, the Irish showed resilience in battling back after the break.

Fighting Irish Offense Breakdown

Notre Dame put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field and 39.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 73.3% of their free throws, going 11-for-15 from the line.

Jamiya Neal led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds, connecting on 4-of-6 from three-point range. Tae Davis and Braeden Shrewsberry each added 17 points, while Steven Ashworth contributed 15 points and 6 assists.

Fighting Irish Team Defense

Notre Dame's defense gave up 80 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 28 of 65 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 42 shots, a 45% conversion rate.

From three-point range, Notre Dame's opponents hit 9 of 23 attempts, shooting 39%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws, shooting 73%. Notre Dame gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Will the Bulldogs Come Through as Home Favorites?

Georgia improved to 7-1 on the season with a dominant 102-56 win over Jacksonville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -16 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Georgia led 53-29 at halftime and kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, outscoring Jacksonville 49-27. Their strong performance on both ends of the floor was key to the victory.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 102 points with a field goal percentage of 66.7% (36/54). They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of 24 threes for a 58.3% success rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 79.6%.

The Bulldogs dished out 24 assists, with Dakota Leffew leading the way with 8 assists and 16 points, shooting 4/5 from deep. Silas Demary Jr. and Tyrin Lawrence each added 14 points, while Somtochukwu Cyril was perfect from the field, going 6/6 and finishing with 13 points and 5 rebounds.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 56 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 66% from the field. The Bulldogs couldn't contain the two-point shooting, as their opponents went 22/30 for 73%.

From beyond the arc, Georgia allowed 14 threes on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%. Georgia did limit offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.

Fighting Irish vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Fighting Irish last ten road games, the team averaged 64 points per game while allowing 71. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 2-8 straight-up.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Georgia has an ATS record of 8-2 while averaging 73 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Fighting Irish have gone 7-2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
As the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.