Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 3/9/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024

Location: Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ESPN

Cassell Coliseum is the site where the Virginia Tech Hokies (17-13) will attempt to beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12-18) on Saturday.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish stepped onto the hardwood against North Carolina and took a loss by a score of 84-51 in their last game. Notre Dame wrapped up the contest having earned a 30.5% FG percentage (18 of 59) and made 5 out of their 19 shots from downtown. From the charity stripe, the Fighting Irish made 10 of 16 shots for a rate of 62.5%. In regard to grabbing boards, they earned 34 with 10 of them being of the offensive variety. They also recorded 8 dimes for the game while forcing 6 turnovers and having 2 steals. In reference to defense, Notre Dame allowed the other team to go 45.1% from the field on 32 out of 71 shooting. North Carolina earned 14 assists and had 6 steals for the matchup. On top of that, North Carolina had 45 rebounds (14 offensive, 31 defensive), but didn't have a block. North Carolina finished 60.0% when shooting free throws by converting 9 of 15 attempts. They also knocked down 11 of their 29 attempts from beyond the arc. With respect to fouls, the Fighting Irish walked away with 17 while North Carolina accounted for 16 fouls.

Tae Davis is a player who was a contributor for this contest. He notched 11 points on 4 of 11 shooting. He was on the court for 21 mins played and also pulled down 6 rebounds. He finished 36.4% from the floor but finished the game without a dime.

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Notre Dame comes into this contest with a record of 12-18 for the campaign. They average 63.1 points per game (355th in D-1) while connecting on 40.3% from the field. The Fighting Irish are shooting 31.1% on three-point shots (226 of 727) and 73.3% from the charity stripe. As a team, Notre Dame is pulling in 36.4 boards per game and has accumulated 300 dimes so far this year, which ranks 351st in Division 1 in terms of passing the rock. They turn the ball over 12.6 times per game and as a team they commit 14.7 fouls per game.

When they are on defense, the Fighting Irish are forcing 10.2 turnovers every game and they draw 14.5 personal fouls. They are giving up 33.0% from beyond the arc and they are ranked 35th in D-1 in points per game allowed (66.1). The Fighting Irish are giving up a FG percentage of 41.8% (724 of 1,731) and they surrender 34.3 rebounds per game as a basketball team. They rank 114th in college hoops in giving up assists to their opponents with 366 conceded for the season.

The last time they took the court, the Virginia Tech Hokies walked away with a victory by a final of 80-64 against Louisville. The Hokies were able to pull down 26 defensive boards and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 33 for the matchup. They also coughed it up 8 times, while recording 10 steals for the contest. Louisville was called for 15 fouls for the contest which took the Hokies to the free throw line for 19 shots. They were able to convert 13 of them for a rate of 68.4%. With regard to three-point attempts, Virginia Tech made 13 of 29 tries (44.8%). At the conclusion of this game, the Hokies finished shooting 27 for 56 from the floor which gave them a percentage of 48.2%. The Hokies permitted Louisville to knock down 25 of their 55 attempts from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 45.5% for the contest. They shot 39.1% from beyond the arc by shooting 9 of 23 and walked away from this one shooting 5 out of 11 from the free throw line (45.5%). When it comes to attacking the glass, Virginia Tech permitted Louisville to get 31 overall (7 on the offensive side).

Sean Pedulla ended up being important for the Hokies for the contest. He made 4 of 6 in this game giving him a rate of 66.7%, and had 5 rebounds. He earned 15 points in his 34 minutes on the hardwood and had 7 dimes for the game.

Virginia Tech has a record of 17-13 for the year. The Hokies commit 15.7 fouls per contest and they hit 79.2% from the free throw line. Their rate of dishing out assists is at 15.2 times per contest (60th in college basketball) and they cough up possession 11.1 times per game. Virginia Tech has totaled 2,242 pts this year (74.7 per contest) and they average 32.1 boards per contest. As an offense, the Hokies are hitting on 46.7% from the floor, which ranks them 70th in Division 1.

The Virginia Tech defense surrenders 34.5% on 3-pointers (203 of 589) and opponents are knocking down 72.2% of their shots from the charity stripe. They allow 12.8 dimes and 31.8 boards every game, which is ranked 170th and 31st in college basketball. The Hokies on the defensive end are ranked 128th in college basketball in points per game surrendered with 70.4. They are forcing 11.7 TO's every game and have allowed teams to shoot 45.2% from the floor (275th in the country).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Notre Dame

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