| MATCHUP | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Syracuse Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-10 | 12-9 |
| Spread | +4.5 -110 | -4.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +170 | -205 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-115) | Under 144.5 (-105) |
| Where | JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | The CW Network | |
In this article, we will formulate a Notre Dame vs Syracuse Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Syracuse Orange Preview
The Syracuse Orange have a 12-9 overall record this season and a 3-5 record in the ACC. They are coming off an 88-68 away win against North Carolina State and their previous three games were an 85-76 home loss against University of Miami, a 76-74 home win against Virginia Tech and an 81-73 away double overtime loss against Boston College.
Offensively, Syracuse averages 75.3 points per game, while allowing 69.9 points per game defensively. The Orange shoot with 47% from the field and grab 35.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.2 assists per game. They average 6.1 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Jonathan Eric Starling leads Syracuse in scoring with 11.5 points per game, while shooting with 43.3% from the field and 52.1% from the free throw line. William Kyle III is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game, while Naithan George leads the team in assists with 5.3 per game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have an 11-10 overall record this season and a 2-6 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 100-97 away double overtime loss against University of Virginia and their previous three games were a 68-64 home win against Boston College, a 91-69 away loss against University of North Carolina and an 89-76 away loss against Virginia Tech.
Offensively, Notre Dame averages 74 points per game, while allowing 71.5 points per game defensively. The Fighting Irish shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12 assists per game. They average 2.2 blocks per game and 4.4 steals per game defensively.
Jalen Haralson leads Notre Dame in scoring with 15 points per game, while shooting with 49.1% from the field and 62.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.6 assists per game. Carson Towt is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.6 per game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ Syracuse Orange Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won nine of its last 10 night games at JMA Wireless Dome.
- Notre Dame has lost 15 of its last 16 Saturday road games against Conference opponents.
- Syracuse has won the first half in each of its last 10 night games at JMA Wireless Dome.
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Syracuse has lost each of its last four games.
- Notre Dame has won 10 of its last 13 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Notre Dame has won the first half in three of its last four games against Syracuse.
Notre Dame vs Syracuse Prediction
In this Notre Dame vs Syracuse Prediction, Syracuse is coming as -4.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records but both teams are coming into this matchup in terrible form. Syracuse has four consecutive losses where it also failed to cover the spread, while Notre Dame is 1-6 in its last 7 games and 1-5 against the spread, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 12-2 to the over in their last 14 games combined as both defenses have been struggling lately, so this sets up for another high-scoring affair. Take the over 143.5 points.