Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-16) vs. Louisville Cardinals (8-18)
February 21, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Louisville Cardinals -1.5; Over/Under: +135
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish need a win after losing 7 of their last 9 games. The Louisville Cardinals need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Louisville Cardinals prediction.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are coming off wins over Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are averaging 61.9 points on 39.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Markus Burton is averaging 16.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Braeden Shrewsberry is averaging 9.2 points and 2.4 rebounds. J.R. Konieczny is dishing 0.6 assists and Tae Davis is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals are coming off losses to Boston College and Pittsburgh. The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 73.4 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 78.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Mike James is averaging 13.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Tre White is averaging 13.2 points and 6.2 rebounds. Skyy Clark is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Louisville Cardinals are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Louisville Cardinals are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game. Louisville will meet Duke after this one.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Louisville Cardinals prediction
I’m not running to the window to back either of these teams, but somebody has to win this game. The Louisville Cardinals should have the edge at home where 7 of their 8 wins have come, and Notre Dame has won just one game on the road. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have no offense to speak of, and things aren’t going to improve on the road. Louisville has also managed to cover 6 of its 10 games. We’re laying a bucket. Give me Louisville because of home court.
