| MATCHUP | SC State Bulldogs | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Spread | +25.5 -115 | -25.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +3000 | -10000 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-105) | Under 148.5 (-115) |
| Where | Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, IN | |
| When | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACCNX | |
South Carolina State vs Notre Dame Prediction
In this South Carolina State vs Notre Dame Prediction, Notre Dame is coming as -25.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season as both are undefeated and 4-1 against the spread combined. They have similar numbers both offensively, where the Bulldogs score just one point per game more, and defensively, where they allow just two points less, so this game might be closer than the line indicates. I expect the guests to give the Fighting Irish some trouble in this game and keep this somewhat close. Take South Carolina State and grab the plus points in this one.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a 3-0 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 0-0 road record. They are coming off a 94-70 home win against Eastern Illinois and will face Florida and Central Michigan next.
Offensively, they are averaging 83.7 points per game (ranking 139th in the nation), while allowing 66 points per game defensively (ranking 114th in the nation) and have a 121.1 offensive rating (ranking 93rd) and a 95.6 defensive rating (ranking 152nd). The Fighting Irish are shooting 48.6% from the field (ranking 119th) and 43.8% from beyond the arc (ranking 22nd), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 44.4% from the field (ranking 247th) and 35.3% from the 3-point range (ranking 276th). They are shooting with a 76.2% from the free-throw line (ranking 70th). They are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game (ranking 299th) and allow 27.3 rebounds per game off their opponents (26th), while averaging 16.3 assists per game (ranking 146th) and allowing their opponents to dish 12.7 assists per game (181st). They average 2.7 blocks per game (ranking 252nd) and 12 steals per game (ranking 25th), while committing 12 turnovers per game (ranking 142nd) and forcing their opponents into 18 turnovers per game (ranking 48th).
Brady Koehler leads Notre Dame in scoring, averaging 15.7 ppg on 60% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game. Braeden Shrewsberry follows with 14.7 ppg on 44.4% shooting from the field. Ethan Roberts follows with 14.3 ppg on 58.3% shooting from the field. Braeden Smith leads the team in assists with 7 per game.
South Carolina State Bulldogs Preview
The South Carolina State Bulldogs have a 3-0 overall record and a 1-0 home record and a 2-0 road record. They are coming off a 82-67 road win against Chicago State and will face College of Charleston and The Citadel next.
Offensively, they are averaging 84.7 points per game (ranking 130th in the nation), while allowing 64 points per game defensively (ranking 96th in the nation) and have a 110.6 offensive rating (ranking 192nd) and a 83.6 defensive rating (ranking 62nd). The Bulldogs are shooting 43.5% from the field (ranking 234th) and 34.7% from beyond the arc (ranking 153rd), while allowing their opponents to shoot with 37.5% from the field (ranking 88th) and 26.4% from the 3-point range (ranking 79th). They are shooting with a 73.8% from the free-throw line (ranking 108th). They are grabbing 38.7 rebounds per game (ranking 165th) and allow 31.7 rebounds per game off their opponents (103rd), while averaging 16.3 assists per game (ranking 146th) and allowing their opponents to dish 9.3 assists per game (45th). They average 4.7 blocks per game (ranking 100th) and 11 steals per game (ranking 47th), while committing 12.3 turnovers per game (ranking 166th) and forcing their opponents into 20 turnovers per game (ranking 19th).
Noah Treadwell leads South Carolina State in scoring, averaging 15.7 ppg on 38.5% shooting from the field. Teon Tindal follows with 9.7 ppg on 57.9% shooting from the field. Mitchell Taylor follows with 9 ppg on 53.3% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 4 assists per game. Chris Parker leads the team in rebounds with 7 per game.
South Carolina State Bulldogs @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Trends: November 11, 2026
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Notre Dame has won each of its last 10 home night games against non-Conference opponents.
- South Carolina State has lost seven of its last eight Wednesday games against non-Conference opponents.
- Notre Dame has won the first half in 11 of its last 14 games against non-Conference opponents at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
Why the South Carolina State Bulldogs will win
- South Carolina State has won six of its last seven games.
- Notre Dame has lost 10 of its last 13 night games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Notre Dame’s last eight games at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center have produced a total of 156+ points.
- Four of South Carolina State’s last five night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 149+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Notre Dame ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (12.0).
- Notre Dame ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.7).
- South Carolina State ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (50.7).
- South Carolina State ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (4.7).