Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/27

The Virginia Cavaliers, ranked #17, are set to play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This Atlantic Coast Conference game will take place at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET and can be watched on ESPN2.

Virginia comes in with a strong 16-3 record this season, including a 4-1 mark in away games. Notre Dame, on the other hand, holds an 11-9 record, with a solid 9-4 performance at home. The Cavaliers are favored by 9.5 points, while the over/under is set at 141.5 points.

Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  • Venue: Purcell Pavilion, South Bend IN
  • Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Virginia -9.5 (-115), Notre Dame +9.5 (-108), Virginia MoneyLine -538, Notre Dame MoneyLine +375, Over/Under 141.5

Virginia Cavaliers Team Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers come into the game with a strong record of 16-3 this season. They are ranked 17th in the AP poll and compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their recent form shows two wins and one loss in the last three games.

Offensively, the Cavaliers average 83.8 points per game, ranking them 58th. They have a field goal percentage of 47.3 and are effective from the three-point line, making 10.4 per game. Their rebounding strength is notable with 42.1 per game, placing them 17th in that category.

Key players include Thijs De Ridder, who averages 16.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, and Malik Thomas, who contributes 13.5 points per game. Dallin Hall leads in assists, averaging 4.4 per game. The Cavaliers have shown defensive prowess with 6.2 blocks per game.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Team Preview

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have shown mixed results recently. They won against Boston College by 4 points, with Braeden Shrewsberry scoring 22 points. However, they faced losses against North Carolina and Virginia Tech, with the team struggling in both games.

On the season, Notre Dame has an 11-9 record. They perform better at home with a 9-4 record compared to 2-5 on the road. The team averages 72.9 points per game, ranking them 309th in scoring.

Their offensive efficiency has room for improvement, with a 44.7% field goal percentage. The team struggles from the free-throw line, ranking 368th with a 68.8% free throw percentage. Despite these challenges, players like Jalen Haralson and Carson Towt contribute with solid performances.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Virginia is favored by 9.5 points. Virginia scores 83.8 points per game, while Notre Dame scores 72.9 points per game. With Virginia’s higher scoring and better overall stats, they are likely to cover the -9.5 spread.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 141.5 points. Virginia averages 83.8 points, and Notre Dame averages 72.9 points, which totals 156.7 points. Given these averages, the game should go over 141.5 points.