| MATCHUP | Long Island University Sharks | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Where | Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, IN | |
| When | Monday, November 3, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Extra | |
In this article, we will formulate a LIU vs Notre Dame Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, November 3rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished last season a 15-18 record and were placed 9th in the ACC with an 8-12 conference record. The Fighting Irish were 14-17-2 against the spread, and 16-17 in over/under, having a 11-5 home record and a 3-9 away record.
Offensively last season, Notre Dame scored 72.6 points per game, which ranked 213th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 72.5 points per game (196th). The Fighting Irish shot with 45.1% from the field (155th), and with 35.5% from beyond the arc (93rd). They shot with 74% from the free throw line (111th), and grabbed 35.1 rebounds per game (191st), while dishing out 11.4 assists per game (327th) and committing 11.1 turnovers per game (121st).
Markus Burton led Notre Dame in scoring last season, with an average of 21.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Tae Davis followed with 15.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, while Braeden Shrewsberry added 14.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
LIU Sharks Preview
The LIU Sharks finished last season a 17-16 record and were placed 2nd in the NEC with a 12-4 conference record. The Sharks were 19-12 against the spread, and 12-19 in over/under, having a 10-5 home record and a 7-9 away record.
Offensively last season, LIU scored 67.7 points per game, which ranked 324th in the nation, while defensively, they allowed 65.3 points per game (24th). The Sharks shot with 43.5% from the field (251st), and with 31% from beyond the arc (328th). They shot with 71.8% from the free throw line (197th), and grabbed 35.5 rebounds per game (169th), while dishing out 11.8 assists per game (308th) and committing 13.0 turnovers per game (296th).
Malachi Davis led LIU in scoring last season, with an average of 17.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists. Jamal Fuller followed with 12.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, while Terell Strickland added 8.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.
LIU Sharks @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Trends: November 3, 2025
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- LIU has lost each of its last 26 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Notre Dame has won 30 of its last 33 night games against non-Conference opponents at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
- LIU has lost the first half in each of its last 23 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the LIU Sharks will win
- LIU has won seven of its last eight games.
- Notre Dame has lost four of its last five night games.
- Notre Dame has lost the first half in six of its last seven night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Notre Dame ranked 358th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game last season (1.8).
- LIU ranked 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game last season (21.2).
- LIU ranked 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game last season (51.6).
LIU vs Notre Dame Prediction
In their only previous meeting back in 2007, Notre Dame won 82-50 at home. In this LIU vs Notre Dame Prediction, Notre Dame is coming as home favorites. LIU had a better record last season and were very good against the spread, with a 19-12 record, while Notre Dame was below average against the spread, with a 14-17 record. Notre Dame had a better offense but LIU was superior defensively, allowing the 24th-fewest points in the country, so this feels like a balanced matchup where I will gladly take the plus points with the underdog. Take LIU and the plus points to keep this one close.