California vs Notre Dame Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

FILE - Notre Dame guard Markus Burton (3) drives against Wake Forest guard Kevin Miller (0) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference second round NCAA college basketball tournament game, March 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
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  • Notre Dame is a -3.5 point favorite vs California
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • California / Notre Dame TV channel: ACCN

The California Golden Bears visit Purcell Pavilion to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in South Bend, IN, USA.

Notre Dame is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The California vs. Notre Dame Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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California vs. Notre Dame Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+3.5 -110O 144.5 -105+135
Notre Dame -3.5 -110U 144.5 -115-160

California vs Notre Dame Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California will win this college basketball game with 58.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

California vs Notre Dame Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Notre Dame will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 12 away games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 away games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.90 Units / 62% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.85 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Notre Dame has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Notre Dame has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.07 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Notre Dame have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Notre Dame has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Notre Dame have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 8.76% ROI).

  • 13-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.25 Units / -4.93% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI

Notre Dame Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Notre Dame has a 14-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -7.58% ROI).

  • 15-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.65 Units / -6.09% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.35 Units / -1.06% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.56% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (315 assists/ 346 TOs) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

California is shooting 42% (1,522/3,637) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

California has averaged 13.5 offensive rebounds per game (404 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

California is shooting 40% (745/1,844) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Notre Dame Offensive Stats & Trends:

Notre Dame shot 39% (341/870) in the second half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 46%

Notre Dame averaged 4.4 assists per game (142 assists/32 games) in the second half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Notre Dame shot 40% (715/1,769) last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Notre Dame shot 28% from three (102/359) in the second half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

California forced 10.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

California allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (969 points/753 shots) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

California has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,271 points/1,753 shots) this season — tied for 2nd highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Notre Dame Defensive Stats & Trends:

Notre Dame has averaged 5.4 steals per game (161 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Notre Dame has forced 8.5 turnovers per game (221 turnovers/26 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 10.7

Notre Dame has averaged 5.5 steals per game (342 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Notre Dame has averaged 5.5 steals per game (342 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7


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