Match Analysis: Miami Hurricanes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-15
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field, Coral Gables, FL
Game Overview
The Miami Hurricanes host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the final ACC regular season series. Miami holds a 30-21 overall record with a 14-12 ACC mark, while Notre Dame is 30-19 overall and 12-15 in ACC play. Notre Dame is coming into the series on strong momentum, having won 14 of their last 16 games. The matchup features strong pitching matchups including Miami's RHP Jack Radel and Notre Dame's RHP Griffin Hugus for the opening game.
Key Factors to Consider
- Miami has been solid at home with a 32-game home schedule this season, showing resilience under coach J.D. Arteaga in his second year. Notre Dame has surged late in the season, winning 14 of 16 games, showing strong momentum heading into this series. Both teams have faced tough schedules including multiple NCAA tournament teams, strengthening their competitive edge.
- Last season, Notre Dame won the series against Miami at home but Miami has the home advantage in this series. Early season games show Miami winning tight contests, but Notre Dame’s recent form may shift the dynamic.
- No significant injury reports are available for either team ahead of this game, indicating both teams likely will have their full rosters available.
- The game is played at Miami's home park, giving the Hurricanes a home-field advantage including crowd support and familiarity with the playing conditions. Weather conditions expected to be typical for Coral Gables in May, with no forecasted disruptions.
- Miami aims to solidify their position in the ACC standings at home, while Notre Dame looks to capitalize on their hot streak and close the gap in conference wins. The series is crucial for postseason positioning, adding intensity to the matchup.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | Miami Hurricanes: -166, Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 130 | Miami Hurricanes | ★★★★☆ 75% |
Spread | Miami Hurricanes -1.5: -110, Notre Dame Fighting Irish +1.5: -110 | Miami Hurricanes -1.5 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Over/under | Over 7.5: -105, Under 7.5: -115 | Under 7.5 runs | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Miami Hurricanes -1% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Miami Hurricanes at -1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Miami Hurricanes are favored to win the first game due to home advantage and slightly better ACC record, but Notre Dame's momentum makes it a closely contested game. The prediction leans towards Miami winning by a narrow margin.
Predicted Score: Miami Hurricanes 5 – 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish