| MATCHUP | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Virginia Tech Hokies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-7 | 13-5 |
| Spread | +5.5 -105 | -5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +210 | -258 |
| Total | Over 141.5 (-110) | Under 141.5 (-110) |
| Where | Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg, VA | |
| When | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Network | |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost to Clemson and Miami, and they play North Carolina next. Notre Dame has lost 3 straight games.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are averaging 73.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.2 points on 41.4 percent shooting. Markus Burton is averaging 18.5 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Jalen Haralson is averaging 15.1 points and 3.4 rebounds. Braeden Shrewsberry is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Certa is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free throw line. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview
The Virginia Tech Hokies lost to SMU, beat Cal, and they play Syracuse next. Virginia Tech has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Virginia Tech Hokies are averaging 81.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 73.9 points on 43 percent shooting. Amani Hansberry is averaging 15.5 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Neoklis Avdalas is averaging 14.2 points and 5.1 assists. Ben Hammond is the third double-digit scorer, and Tobi Lawal is grabbing 8.9 rebounds. The Virginia Tech Hokies are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free throw line. The Virginia Tech Hokies are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win
- Virginia Tech has won each of its last six day games at Cassell Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Notre Dame has lost each of its last eight Saturday day road games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Virginia Tech has lost six of its last eight games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.
- Notre Dame has won three of its last four day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Notre Dame’s last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Each of Virginia Tech’s last six day games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 143+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Virginia Tech ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.3%).
- Virginia Tech ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.2).
- Notre Dame ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.2%).
- Notre Dame ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.5).
Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Notre Dame is starting to leak defensively and has that horrible loss to IPFW. Virginia Tech is 10-1 SU at home and could easily be sitting in a prettier position if it weren’t for endless last second losses. I’m going to assume Virginia Tech is going to get off the canvas and put together an inspired performance. Virginia Tech should’ve beat Stanford and SMU recently. At some point Virginia Tech has to finish a game. I’ll lay the points with the Hokies.