Louisville vs Notre Dame Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks

The Louisville Cardinals are visiting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday, February 16th at the Purcell Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Louisville Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction. We will examine:

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s recent form and player performance

The Louisville Cardinals’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Louisville Cardinals

Recent betting trends in games played between the Louisville Cardinals and Notre Dame Fighting Irish

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Louisville Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish game

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have an 11-13 record this season and are sitting in 12th place in the ACC. The Fighting Irish are coming off a 97-94 win over Boston College. The Fighting Irish are 10-12-2 against the spread, and 11-13 in over/under while having an 8-3 home record.

Offensively, Notre Dame is averaging 73.8 points per game, which ranks 203rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.7 points per game (151st). The Fighting Irish shoot 45.9% from the field (125th) and 36.9% from beyond the arc (55th). The Fighting Irish shoot 73.8% from the free-throw line (108th) and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game (167th).

Markus Button leads Notre Dame in scoring this season, with an average of 20.3 points, adding 3.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists, while Tre Davis adds 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. 

Louisville Cardinals Preview

The Louisville Cardinals have a 19-6 record this season and are sitting in third place in the ACC. Louisville is coming off a 91-66 win over NC State. The Cardinals are 15-10 against the spread, and 9-16 in over/under while having a 7-2 road record. 

Offensively, Louisville is averaging 79.7 points per game, which ranks 57th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 69.3 points per game (99th). The Cardinals shoot 44.9% from the field (180th) and 32.8% from beyond the arc (250th). The Cardinals shoot 73.8% from the free throw line (109th) and are grabbing 38.3 rebounds per game (47th).

Chucky Hepburn leads Louisville in scoring this season, with an average of 15 points, 3.4 rebounds, and a team-high 6.2 assists, while Terrence Edwards adds 14.9 points and 4 rebounds per game.

Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win

• Notre Dame has won each of its last six night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
• Notre Dame has won the first half in five of its last six night games at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.

Why the Louisville Cardinals will win

• Louisville has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Notre Dame has lost four of its last five games after coming off overtime.
• Louisville has won the first half in each of its last 15 games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-one of Notre Dame’s last 22 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Each of Louisville’s last six Sunday games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 143 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Notre Dame ranks T359th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.7).
• Notre Dame ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (31.7).
• Louisville ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.2).
• Louisville ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.8).

Louisville Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction

Notre Dame has won their last four meetings against Louisville and is 3-1 against the spread. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Notre Dame won 72-50 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

In this Louisville Cardinals vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction, Louisville is coming as -6.5 road favorites. Louisville is rightfully favored, as they have a better record, and have been very strong on the road. the Cardinals have been red-hot lately with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games, while on the other hand, the Fighting Irish have failed to cover their last five games. Take the better team in better form, so pick the Louisville Cardinals and lay the points on the road.