The DePaul Blue Demons (3-0) try to stay perfect when they challenge the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-1) at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018, and can be seen on ACC Network.
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Fighting Irish beat the Duquesne Dukes 67-56, while the Blue Demons edged the Penn State Nittany Lions 72-70.
DePaul dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 and a free throw rate of 0.203. Penn State was 22.7 and 0.156, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Notre Dame played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.271 (below their season average of 0.284) and a turnover percentage of 11.7 (worse than their season average of 10.3). Duquesne was 0.133 and 19.9, respectively, for those same stats. John Mooney played well for Notre Dame with 16 points and 10 rebounds. DePaul was led by Max Strus, who had 21 points and nine rebounds.
The Fighting Irish won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 72-58. Notre Dame’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over DePaul. The Fighting Irish had a rate of 0.585 while the Blue Demons posted a mark of 0.377.
Notre Dame figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Fighting Irish rank 43rd in offensive efficiency, while the Blue Demons rank 180th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Blue Demons, who rank 274th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.210), could have a tough time getting to the line against the Fighting Irish, who rank second in opponents’ FTA rate (0.161).
DePaul Blue Demons vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Notre Dame ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while DePaul ranks 254th (7.1).
- The Blue Demons rank 46th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Fighting Irish rank 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
- The Fighting Irish average 23.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 100th in the country. The Blue Demons rank 290th in three pointers allowed per game (25.1).
- DePaul ranks 67th in assists per game (15.1) while Notre Dame ranks 194th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
