Buffalo Bulls vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAAB Betting Prediction

Buffalo Bulls vs Notre Dame Fighting Prediction 11/11/2024

The Buffalo Bulls (1-0) travel to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-0) on Monday, November 11th. This game will be played at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend and televised on ACC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Buffalo Bulls vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Bulls Are Coming Off A Win

Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games

Buffalo pulled off a surprising 83-82 win over Old Dominion on Monday. The Bulls, who were +10.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.

Buffalo led 43-38 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 44. The game’s total points reached 165, going over the pre-game line of 145.5.

The Fighting Irish Are Coming Off A Win

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games

Notre Dame opened their season with an 89-60 win over Stonehill on Wednesday, November 6th. Playing at home, the Fighting Irish were -27 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 149, surpassing the O/U line of 141.5.

Notre Dame took control early, leading 46-29 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring Stonehill 43-31.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 56.1% from the field and 45.5% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.9%, with strong two-point shooting at 62.9% (22/35).

Robert Davis Jr. hit 8 threes at a 72.7% clip, finishing with 25 points, while Tyson Dunn added 24 points and 10 assists, shooting 71.4% overall. The Bulls struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 52.9% of their attempts.

Fighting Irish Offense Breakdown

Notre Dame’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 89 points with a 50.8% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, thanks in part to hitting 47.8% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 23 attempts.

Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry each contributed 18 points, with Shrewsberry hitting 4 of 5 from deep. The Irish also grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists, while shooting 72.7% from the free-throw line.

Bulls Team Defense

Despite Buffalo’s defensive efforts, they allowed 82 points on 42% shooting from the field. The opposing team went 33/77 overall, including 21/47 from two-point range, where they shot 44%.

From beyond the arc, Buffalo gave up 12 threes on 30 attempts, with the other team shooting 40% from deep. They also sent them to the line 8 times, where they made 4 free throws, shooting 50%. Buffalo allowed 22 offensive rebounds in the game.

Fighting Irish Team Defense

Despite Buffalo’s defensive efforts, they allowed 82 points on 42% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 33 of 77 shots. Inside the arc, the Bulls gave up 21 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 44% conversion rate.

From three-point range, Buffalo’s defense conceded 12 threes on 30 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4 free throws, shooting 50%. Additionally, Buffalo allowed 22 offensive rebounds.

Bulls vs Fighting Irish Trends

  • Across the Bulls last ten road games, the team averaged 70 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 2-8 straight-up.
  • In their last five home games, Notre Dame has averaged 68 points per game while allowing 75. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
  • The last ten games that Notre Dame was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.

Bulls vs Fighting Irish Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Fighting Irish vs. Bulls matchup, our bet is to grab the Bulls at +22.5. Even though our projections have the Fighting Irish winning 78-69, we see the Bulls as the play on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 148.5 and our model has the Bulls and Fighting Irish finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the under.


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