The Miami Hurricanes (14-12, 6-10 ACC) will be at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center to clash with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (16-10, 7-8 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 23, 2020.
Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Fighting Irish barely escaped the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-76, while the Hurricanes beat the Virginia Tech Hokies 102-95.
Miami played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.367 (above their season average of 0.223) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.9 (above their season average of 25.1). For those same stats, Virginia Tech was 0.279 and 24.5, respectively. The Fighting Irish, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.8 (better than their season average of 12.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.532 (above their season average of 0.501). Notre Dame rallied around John Mooney, who had 13 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah Wong played a key role for Miami with 27 points and 12 rebounds.
The Hurricanes won the lone contest between these two teams last season, 62-47. The Hurricanes’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Fighting Irish. Miami had a rate of 13.5, while Notre Dame posted a mark of 19.2. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Notre Dame should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Notre Dame ranks first in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.1 percent), while Miami forces the 78th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent).
Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Miami, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame ranks eighth in assists per game (16.8) while Miami ranks 269th (10.3).
- The Fighting Irish average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 60th in the nation. The Hurricanes rank 168th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- The Fighting Irish rank 75th in rebounds per game (37.6) while the Hurricanes rank 270th in rebounds allowed per game (38.4).
- Notre Dame ranks 12th in three pointers attempted per game (28.3) while Miami ranks 166th (21.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Fighting Irish have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Notre Dame has defeated opponents by an average of 5.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Hurricanes have scored an average of 82.2 points per game (9.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
