Notre Dame vs North Carolina State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

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  • North Carolina State is a -2.5 point favorite vs Notre Dame
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Notre Dame / North Carolina State TV channel: ESPNU

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish visit Lenovo Center to take on the North Carolina State Wolfpack on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Raleigh, NC.

North Carolina State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Notre Dame vs. North Carolina State Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Notre Dame vs. North Carolina State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Notre Dame+2.5 -105O 138.5 -115+125
North Carolina State -2.5 -115U 138.5 -105-150

Notre Dame vs North Carolina State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Notre Dame will win this college basketball game with 66.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Notre Dame vs North Carolina State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts North Carolina State will cover the spread with 62.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Notre Dame has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Notre Dame has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 14 away games (+4.15 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Notre Dame has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Notre Dame have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 41 games (+13.95 Units / 4% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 41 games (+2.46 Units / 5% ROI)
  • NC State has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)

Notre Dame Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Notre Dame has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.6% ROI).

  • 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.95 Units / -1.67% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.55 Units / 16.61% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -24.6% ROI

North Carolina State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Carolina State has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.9 Units / -31.72% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.9 Units / 0.59% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / -31.82% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI

Notre Dame Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

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

North Carolina State Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has made 5.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.2

North Carolina State has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (509 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

North Carolina State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (369 turnovers/39 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

North Carolina State is shooting 69% from the free throw line (117/170) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 74%

Notre Dame Defensive Stats & Trends:

Notre Dame has averaged 5.5 steals per game (252 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Notre Dame has averaged 5.5 steals per game (252 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Notre Dame has forced 10.0 turnovers per game (140 turnovers/14 games) this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 12.3

Notre Dame averaged 5.7 steals per game (181 steals/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

North Carolina State Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Carolina State has averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (315 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2

North Carolina State stole the ball 286 times last season — 6th most among Power Conference teams

North Carolina State stole the ball 286 times last season — 2nd most among ACC Teams

North Carolina State has averaged 7.2 steals per game (382 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5


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