The Notre Dame Fighting Irish hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Saturday as they look to cover the point spread at Petersen Events Center against the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish opened as -1-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Panthers bring a 11-2 record (4-8-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 11-2 Fighting Irish, who are 4-3 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Pittsburgh go 7-6 so far and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish go 4-3.
The Pittsburgh Panthers sit at No. 102 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Notre Dame Fighting Irish sit at No. 132 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Pittsburgh's No. 90-rated squad against Notre Dame's No. 150-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Pittsburgh rates No. 116 in the country with 7.77 per game, while their foes tonight, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rank No. 9 nationally with 10.23 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Notre Dame got 18 points from V.J. Beachem en route to a 63-55 victory over Saint Peter's on Wednesday at Joyce Center.
Sheldon Jeter scored 21 points and helped out with 21 rebounds for Pittsburgh on Wednesday, leading the Panthers to a 112-106 victory over Marshall at Petersen Events Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Notre Dame home to Louisville, Wednesday, January 4th
Pittsburgh at Virginia, Wednesday, January 4th