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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Idaho Vandals Betting Preview
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-3) host the Idaho Vandals (6-3) on Wednesday night at Purcell Pavilion. The Fighting Irish look to stay unbeaten at home despite missing Markus Burton, while Idaho aims to extend its winning streak with hot shooting from deep.
Line Movement and Odds
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish Spread: -11.5 (-111)
- Idaho Vandals Spread: +11.5 (-111)
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish MoneyLine: -868
- Idaho Vandals MoneyLine: +546
- Total: 142.5
Notre Dame opened as a heavy favorite, reflecting their strong home record and undefeated mark as favorites this season. Idaho’s offensive pace and three-point shooting ability have drawn interest from bettors looking for an underdog cover, especially given Notre Dame’s injury concerns. The total of 142.5 points suggests expectations for a high-scoring contest, with Idaho’s tempo and Notre Dame’s balanced attack likely pushing the pace. See updated lines and market shifts on the College Basketball Odds page.
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Matchup Breakdown
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Outlook
The Fighting Irish edged TCU 87-85 in overtime, led by Cole Certa and Jalen Haralson with 20 points each. Markus Burton’s absence looms large, but coach Micah Shrewsberry praised the team’s toughness and resilience. Notre Dame shoots 47.3% from the field and has covered the spread in three straight games. Their ability to defend at home and generate balanced scoring will be key against Idaho’s perimeter attack.
Idaho Vandals Outlook
Idaho defeated South Dakota State 84-81 behind Kolton Mitchell’s 22 points and Jackson Rasmussen’s 15. The Vandals average 81.7 points per game and rank among the nation’s leaders in three-point shooting, hitting 11.3 threes per game. Their balanced scoring and road success make them a dangerous underdog. Idaho’s defense has also held opponents in check from deep, limiting South Dakota State to just 5-of-15 from beyond the arc.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Notre Dame’s ability to adjust without Burton versus Idaho’s perimeter shooting is the focal battle. The Irish must rely on Haralson and Certa to carry the offense, while Idaho looks to stretch the floor and maintain efficiency from three-point range.
Injuries / Availability
Notre Dame: Markus Burton (leg) out indefinitely.
Idaho: Full roster available.
Betting Trends
- Notre Dame is 5-0 at home this season.
- Idaho has made at least five three-pointers in 55 straight games.
- The Fighting Irish are undefeated as favorites (5-0).
- Idaho is 2-2 on the road this season.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Notre Dame 78, Idaho 72
- Pick: Idaho +11.5. The Vandals’ scoring pace and three-point shooting give them value to cover the spread.
- Total: Over 142.5. Both teams’ offensive efficiency points to a game that surpasses the posted total.
Expect Notre Dame to remain unbeaten at home, but Idaho’s perimeter shooting should keep the contest competitive.
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