Notre Dame (0-0) vs Stonehill (1-0)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Notre Dame -26.5 / Stonehill +26.5 — Over/Under: 139
In this article, we will formulate a Stonehill vs Notre Dame prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 6th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Stonehill Skyhawks Betting Preview
The Stonehill Skyhawks are 1-0 this season after they defeated Framingham State by a score of 81-62 in their last game. Stonehill led 40-29 at halftime and they added another 41 points in the second half for the easy win. The Skyhawks shot 38.3% from the field, 41.9% on three-pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Stonehill made 13 three-pointers, won the rebounding battle by nine, and recorded 19 assists. Josh Morgan led Stonehill by 25 points and four rebounds, while Todd Brogna added 20 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish went 13-20 last year and they finished 7-13 in the ACC, which was 12th in the standings. Notre Dame scored 64 points per game and they allowed 67.2 points per game last year. The Fighting Irish started last year with a 70-63 win over Niagara but did lose to Western Carolina in their second game. ND did play better towards the end of last season, as they won five of their last eight regular season games + defeated Georgia Tech in the ACC tourney.
Notre Dame had a very rough 23-24 season, but they played better down the stretch and returned a bunch of scoring production this season. I think the Fighting Irish are going to be much improved this year, but they need to get off to a solid start in non-conference play. Notre Dame will play against Buffalo and Georgetown following this game.
Why Notre Dame will cover
- Stonehill has lost each of its last 20 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Notre Dame has won 35 of its last 40 games against non-conference opponents at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center.
- Notre Dame has won the first half in seven of its last eight Wednesday games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of Notre Dame’s last 11 night games have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Three of Stonehill’s last four road games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Stonehill vs Notre Dame Prediction
Stonehill comes into this matchup after picking up a win in their first game of the season, but this will be their first game against a D-1 opponent. The Skyhawks played well in their first game, but we really didn’t learn much about them because of the opponent. Notre Dame comes into this season with some momentum after finishing last year playing very well and I think they are poised for a very solid season. Take the Fighting Irish to win big here.