Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Planning on watching today’s Scarlet Knights and Fighting Irish game? Catch the action at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Fighting Irish hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on TBS. In this non-conference matchup, Rutgers is favored by -2 against Notre Dame. The over/under for the game is 146 points.

RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK

The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish +2

This game will be played at MGM Grand Garden Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-68 in favor of the Fighting Irish.
• Not only will Notre Dame pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Will the Scarlet Knights Make it Happen on the Road?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Recent Game/Games

Rutgers dropped to 3-2 on the season after a 79-77 loss to Kennesaw State on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights were -11 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 156, just under the O/U line of 157.5.

Rutgers struggled early, trailing 44-26 at halftime. They mounted a comeback in the 2nd half, outscoring the Owls 51-35, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

Rutgers put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 39.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.5%. They hit 8 of 25 from beyond the arc, shooting 32%, and connected on 73.9% of their free throws, going 17 for 23.

Dylan Harper led the way with 21 points and 9 assists, shooting 55.6% from the field. Ace Bailey added 17 points, hitting 4 of 10 from deep, while Jamil Miller contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 85.7% overall and 66.7% from three.

Rutgers struggled defensively, allowing 79 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Scarlet Knights gave up 60% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 33 shots.

From beyond the arc, Rutgers held their opponent to 29% shooting, as they made 8 of 27 three-point attempts. The Scarlet Knights also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 15 free throws (62%).

Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Notre Dame?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Recent Game/Games

Notre Dame’s season took a hit with an 84-77 loss to Elon on Friday, November 22nd. The Irish were -14.5 point favorites going into the home game but failed to cover the spread.

After leading 46-41 at halftime, Notre Dame struggled in the second half, scoring just 31 points while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Notre Dame’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field and hitting 41.4% from three-point range, connecting on 12 of 29 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, and they made 7 of 9 free throws, good for 77.8%.

Markus Burton led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, shooting 55.6% overall and 57.1% from deep. Nick Dorn added 24 points, hitting 5 of 6 threes and shooting 80% from the field, while Braeden Shrewsberry contributed 22 points, making 5 threes as well.

Notre Dame’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 53% of their two-point attempts, with 17 makes on 32 tries.

From beyond the arc, the opposition connected on 12 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 41%. Notre Dame also sent them to the free-throw line 9 times, where they made 7, for 77%.