Match Analysis: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston College Eagles – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-20
- Time: 1:00 AM UTC
- Location: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham, NC
Game Overview
This match is part of the 2025 ACC Baseball Tournament, featuring the No. 11 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish against the No. 14 seed Boston College Eagles. The Irish come into the tournament strong, having won 16 of their final 19 regular-season games and completing a successful second-half surge. Meanwhile, the Eagles, despite struggling in some recent series, have shown resilience and taken the series against Notre Dame during the regular season.
Key Factors to Consider
- Notre Dame has been on a strong run lately, sweeping Stanford and Cal, and taking the series over then-ranked No. 17 Louisville. Boston College has had mixed results, including a tough series against Louisville.
- In the regular season, Boston College took the series against Notre Dame with a 2-0 Irish win and two close losses by 6-5 and 4-3 scores.
- No significant injury reports have been noted for either team.
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park is a neutral venue for both teams, which could affect their performance.
- Both teams are highly motivated as they begin the ACC Tournament, with the winner advancing to face No. 6 seeded Virginia.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | Notre Dame Fighting Irish: -188, Boston College Eagles: 145 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Notre Dame Fighting Irish -99% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
⚠️ No clear +EV edge found for this game.
Predicted Outcome
Given Notre Dame's recent form and momentum, they are likely to win. Boston College's resilience and past performance against Notre Dame make them a viable opponent, but Notre Dame's recent surge suggests they have the edge.
Predicted Score: Notre Dame 6, Boston College 3