Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Dakota vs Notre Dame NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in South Bend.
North Dakota vs Notre Dame Prediction
Looking to win big? The Fighting Hawks and Fighting Irish face off at 7:00 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 147.5 points, with Notre Dame being favored by -19 over North Dakota.
North Dakota vs. Notre Dame Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Where: South Bend at Purcell Pavilion
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds ND -19, NDAK +1142 | ND -2991 O/U 147.5
Fighting Hawks Preview: Does North Dakota Have a Shot at a Road Win?
North Dakota picked up a 77-71 win over Utah Valley on Thursday, November 14th. The Fighting Hawks were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game but not only won, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game hit 148, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.
North Dakota was down 34-33 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while holding Utah Valley to 37 points.
Fighting Hawks Offense Breakdown
Treysen Eaglestaff led North Dakota with 31 points and 3 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from beyond the arc and shooting 58.8% overall. Ethan Potter was nearly perfect, shooting 10 of 11 for 20 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Amar Kuljuhovic added 17 points on 6 of 7 shooting, along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
As a team, the Fighting Hawks shot 43.3% from the field, with a 27.8% mark from three-point range. They connected on 21 of 42 two-point attempts, and went 20 of 28 from the free-throw line. North Dakota grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and finished with 13 assists in the game.
Fighting Hawks Team Defense
North Dakota's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 42 shooting for 50%.
From three-point range, North Dakota held their opponents to 5 of 18 shooting, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 20 for 71%. North Dakota allowed 15 offensive rebounds.
Fighting Irish Preview: Will Notre Dame Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games
The Fighting Irish picked up a solid 84-63 win over Georgetown on Saturday, November 16th. Notre Dame, who went into the game as -2.5 favorites, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread.
Notre Dame took control early, leading 44-29 at halftime. They continued to play well in the second half, scoring 40 points while allowing 34. The total points for the game ended at 147, going over the pre-game line of 143.5.
Fighting Irish Offense Breakdown
Notre Dame's offense was clicking in their latest game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 59.3%. Their effective field goal percentage was even more impressive at 66.7%, thanks to 69.7% shooting on two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc.
The Irish also connected on 91.7% of their free throws and dished out 20 assists. Matt Allocco led the way with 17 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range and adding 7 assists. Malik Mack and Markus Burton each contributed 16 points, with Mack also knocking down 4 threes.
Fighting Irish Team Defense
Notre Dame's defense was strong in their last game, holding their opponent to just 63 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited the damage inside, with the other team making only 14 of 38 two-point attempts, a 36% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Notre Dame's defense gave up 8 threes on 32 attempts, with the opponent shooting 25% from deep. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11, shooting 68%.
Fighting Hawks vs Fighting Irish Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The Fighting Hawks are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- In their last five home games, Notre Dame has averaged 71 points per game while allowing 77. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Fighting Hawks have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Fighting Irish have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
North Dakota vs Notre Dame Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: North Dakota +19 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.