Buffalo Bulls vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

Betting on today’s Bulls and Fighting Irish game? Catch the action at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN, as the Fighting Irish hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points, and Notre Dame is favored by -22.5 against Buffalo in a non-conference matchup.

BUFFALO BULLS VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Bulls +22.5

This game will be played at Purcell Pavilion at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.

WHY BET THE BUFFALO BULLS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Fighting Irish.
• Even though we have Notre Dame winning straight-up, we like Buffalo at +22.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Is a Win at South Bend Possible for the Bulls?

Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games

Buffalo pulled off an impressive 83-82 road win over Old Dominion on Monday, November 4th. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Bulls not only secured the victory 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, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.

Buffalo’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 83 points on 56.1% shooting from the field. They were effective from beyond the arc, hitting 45.5% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.9%.

Robert Davis Jr. led the way with 25 points, knocking down 8 of 11 threes for a 72.7% shooting percentage from deep. Tyson Dunn also had a big game, finishing with 24 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field.

Despite giving up 82 points, Buffalo held their opponent to 42% shooting overall, with 33 made field goals on 77 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulls allowed 21 two-point baskets on 47 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Buffalo’s defense conceded 12 threes on 30 attempts, with their opponent shooting 40%. The Bulls also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4, shooting 50%. Buffalo gave up 22 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will the Notre Dame Defense Show Up at Home?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games

Notre Dame opened their season with a decisive 89-60 win over Stonehill on Wednesday, November 6th. Playing at home, the Irish were -27 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 149, surpassing the over/under line of 141.5.

Notre Dame took control early, leading 46-29 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring Stonehill 43-31.

Notre Dame put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 47.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59%, and they connected on 16 of 22 free throws (72.7%).

Offensively, the Fighting Irish grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Markus Burton and Braeden Shrewsberry each scored 18 points, with Shrewsberry hitting 4 of 5 threes. Todd Brogna was perfect from deep, going 2 for 2.

Notre Dame’s defense gave up 60 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field, hitting 31 of 61 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 52% shooting, with 20 of 38 two-point attempts finding the mark.

From three-point range, Notre Dame’s defense conceded 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 16, shooting 72%. On the boards, Notre Dame gave up 17 offensive rebounds.