Notre Dame vs North Carolina Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Notre Dame vs North Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 12th at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 15-17 (8-12) this year after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 55-54 in their last game. Notre Dame led 25-22 at halftime and they were outscored in the second half, but they were bailed out by a very questionable foul call with under a second left for the win. The Fighting Irish shot 39.6% from the field, 20% on three-pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Tae Davis led Notre Dame with 11 points and five rebounds, while Nikita Konstantynovskyi added 10 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that close victory, the Fighting Irish defeated California by a score of 112-110 and Stanford by a score of 56-54. Notre Dame has won four of their last six games and they finished tied for ninth in the ACC standings with an 8-12 record. Notre Dame has scored 73.7 points per game and they have allowed 73 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 11.6 assists per game this season. Markus Burton is averaging 22.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Tae Davis has added 15.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Notre Dame is shooting 45.7% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this season. 

North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview

The North Carolina Tar Heels are 20-12 (13-7) this season after they lost to Duke by a score of 82-69 in their last game. North Carolina trailed 43-42 at halftime and they were in a tight game in the second half, but Duke eventually pulled away. The Tar Heels shot 39.1% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 90.9% on free throws in the game. RJ Davis led North Carolina with 20 points and three rebounds, while Ven-Allen Lubin added 11 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Tar Heels defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 91-59 and Miami by a score of 92-73. North Carolina has won six of their last seven games and they finished tied for fourth in the ACC standings with a 13-7 record. North Carolina has scored 81.7 points per game and they have allowed 76.1 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. RJ Davis is averaging 17.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while Ian Jackson is averaging 13.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. North Carolina is shooting 48% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 35.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Notre Dame vs North Carolina Prediction 

North Carolina comes into this matchup after losing to Duke to end the regular season, but they have played very well over the last few weeks and they are making a push for the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels are shooting 48% from the field this year and they have scored at least 91 points in three of their last four games. Notre Dame has won three games in a row, but all three victories came by a combined margin of five points. The Fighting Irish have scored 56 and 55 points in two of their last three games and I don’t trust them to keep pace with this high-scoring UNC team. Take the Tar Heels to win in a blowout. 

David Racey's Pick: North Carolina -8.5