The Alabama A&M Bulldogs (3-7) and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-4) go head-to-head at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. The Bulldogs can snap a seven-game road losing streak. The game will air on ACC Network at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Fighting Irish lost a close one to the Indiana Hoosiers, 62-60, while the Bulldogs were victorious over the North Alabama Lions, 92-80.
The Bulldogs had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 3.6 (better than their season average of 15.4) and had a free throw rate of 0.348 (above their season average of 0.157). Notre Dame, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent). Notre Dame was lifted by John Mooney, who contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds. Cameron Alford, meanwhile had a solid performance for Alabama A&M, contributing 26 points and six rebounds.
Notre Dame appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Fighting Irish rank 100th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs rank 346th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Bulldogs rank 302nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.177), while the Fighting Irish rank first in opponents’ FTA rate (0.109).
Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame ranks 35th in rebounds per game (40.1) while Alabama A&M ranks 261st in rebounds allowed per game (41.6).
- The Fighting Irish average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 141st in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
- Notre Dame is 22nd in the NCAA with 5.0 steals allowed per game while Alabama A&M is 45th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
- The Fighting Irish average 17.8 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 213th in assists allowed per game (16.7).
- Notre Dame averages 29.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 11th in the country. Alabama A&M ranks 167th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs have outscored opponents by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Alabama A&M has been defeated by an average of 13.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Fighting Irish have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.8 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
