Duke Blue Devils vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/24
The Duke Blue Devils will play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. This Atlantic Coast Conference game will take place at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN. Fans can watch the action on ESPN.
Duke enters the game as the favorite with a 25-2 record and a spread of -17.5. Notre Dame, with a 12-15 record, is the underdog with a spread of +17.5. The over/under for the game is set at 140.5 points. Duke’s strong performance has earned them the #1 rank in the AP poll.
Duke Blue Devils vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Day Info
- Sport: College Basketball
- Teams: Duke Blue Devils vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Venue: Purcell Pavilion, South Bend IN
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
- Betting Odds: Duke Spread -17.5 (-114), Notre Dame Spread +17.5 (-110), Duke MoneyLine -4400, Notre Dame MoneyLine +1240, Over/Under 140.5
Duke Blue Devils Team Preview
The Duke Blue Devils have a strong record this season, standing at 25-2. They are ranked number one in the AP poll and play in the Atlantic Coast Conference. With an away record of 11-2, the Blue Devils have shown they can win on the road.
In their recent games, Duke has performed well. They beat Michigan by five points, scoring 68. Cameron Boozer led the team with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in that game.
Offensively, the Blue Devils score an average of 82.4 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 50.0, which ranks 17th. Cameron Boozer is a key player, averaging 22.6 points and 10 rebounds per game.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have had a challenging season so far. Their record stands at 12 wins and 15 losses. At home, they have performed better with a record of 10-6, but they struggle on the road with only 2 wins out of 11 games.
Offensively, the team scores an average of 74.4 points per game. They attempt about 58.3 field goals each game, making 44.9% of them. Their three-point shooting is more efficient with a 35.6% success rate, ranking them 112th in the nation.
Defensively, the team needs improvement in several areas. They average only 4.7 steals and 2.3 blocks per game. They also commit 17.4 fouls per game, which is higher than most teams.
BTB Betting Pick
Duke is favored by 17.5 points against Notre Dame. Duke averages 82.4 points per game, while Notre Dame scores 74.4 points per game. Given Duke’s strong offensive stats and Notre Dame’s weaker defense, Duke is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Duke 85, Notre Dame 67.
The total for this game is set at 140.5. Duke and Notre Dame have combined for an average of 156.8 points per game this season. With Duke’s efficient scoring and Notre Dame’s defensive struggles, the over is the recommended pick. The projected total score is 152.