The Miami Hurricanes (9-12, 1-8 ACC) and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-10, 2-7 ACC) battle at Watsco Center. The Hurricanes look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hurricanes were beaten by the third-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, 56-46, while the Fighting Irish defeated the Boston College Eagles, 79-73.
The Fighting Irish made 15 of their 18 free throws (83.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.476). Miami, meanwhile, forced Virginia into a turnover percentage of 19.9 (above their season average of 12.3). Miami’s Chris Lykes had a good outing, putting up 16 points. Meanwhile, Notre Dame rallied around John Mooney, who recorded 15 points and 13 rebounds.
The Hurricanes won the lone game between these two teams last season, 77-74. The Hurricanes’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Fighting Irish. Miami had a rate of 11.1, while Notre Dame posted a mark of 16.9. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Notre Dame might have a tough time creating turnovers. Miami ranks 89th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.6 percent), while Notre Dame forces the 36th-fewest turnovers (16.4 percent).
Notre Dame at Miami ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame ranks 57th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Miami ranks 249th (33.1).
- The Fighting Irish rank 129th in assists per game (13.6) while the Hurricanes rank 211th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- Notre Dame ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Miami ranks 74th (5.9).
- The Fighting Irish rank 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while the Hurricanes rank 189th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
- Notre Dame ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.4) while Miami ranks 102nd (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hurricanes have been outscored by an average of 12.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Miami has defeated opponents by an average of 1.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Fighting Irish have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
