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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Panthers vs. Notre Dame
- (21-8) Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-19)
- Date: Wednesday, March 1st
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: Purcell Pavilion, South Bend
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Panthers -184 | Fighting Irish +152
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Pittsburgh -4.5 | Notre Dame +4.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 142.5
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Pittsburgh Panthers
At this point, Pittsburgh heads into their matchup vs Notre Dame with a record of 21-8 and riding a 2-game win streak. Presently, in their 11 road games this season, the Panthers have a record of 7-4.
In 17 games as the favorites, Pittsburgh has gone 15-2 straight up. In today’s matchup, the Panthers have a betting line set at -4.5 points in their favor.
At this moment, Pittsburgh currently has a record of 14-4 in Atlantic Coast action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 7-4.
Coming into the game, Blake Hinson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.7 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Hinson is grabbing 6.2 rebounds and adding 1.2 assists. Pittsburgh’s second leading scorer is Jamarius Burton, who has hit 49.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 15.5 points per game.
Panthers Offense
At this point, the Pittsburgh offense is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 61.5 points per game. This figure places them just 442nd in college basketball. In addition, Pittsburgh’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 66.38% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 372nd in overall field goal percentage at 41.4%. When the Panthers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.4% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Pittsburgh is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.4 per contest, placing them just 665th in college basketball. Currently, Pittsburgh’s 33.8 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Panthers are averaging 9.9 offensive boards per game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
At this point, Notre Dame heads into their matchup vs Pittsburgh with a record of 10-19 while looking to shake a 7 game losing streak. So far, Notre Dame has been the home team 18 times, sitting with a record of 10-8.
After a season in which they went 6-6 as the betting underdog, Notre Dame will be underdogs for the first time this year. They are +4.5 point underdogs on the spread.
At this moment, Notre Dame currently has a record of 2-16 in Atlantic Coast action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-3.
Coming into the game, Nate Laszewski is the team leader in scoring, averaging 14.1 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Laszewski is grabbing 7.1 rebounds and adding 1.4 assists. Notre Dame’s second leading scorer is Dane Goodwin, who has hit 44.1% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 11.7 points per game.
Fighting Irish Key Stats
Currently, Notre Dame’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 72.5 points, which places them 162nd in the NCAA. In addition, Notre Dame’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.05% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 84th in overall field goal percentage at 46.2%. When the Fighting Irish have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 38.0% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Notre Dame is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 65.2 per contest, placing them just 603rd in college basketball. Currently, Notre Dame’s 34.0 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Fighting Irish are averaging 7.2 offensive boards per game.
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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish CBB Betting Trends
- First, Pittsburgh is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Panthers are 4-1 straight up in these matchups.
- Second, Pittsburgh is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 8-2 SU.
- At this point, the Panthers are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, the Fighting Irish are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Pittsburgh Panthers -4.5
Based on our analysis, we feel good about taking the Pittsburgh Panthers to take care of business in their matchup vs. Notre Dame. Heading into action, Pittsburgh is favored to win, with a point spread sitting at -4.5.
Not only does the team have a good track record vs the spread on the road of late 9-1, but they are also doing a good job getting to the line this season. Look for their ability to rack up points at the charity stripe to play a big role in the Panthers’ coming away with the win and covering the spread.
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