Match Analysis: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs California Golden Bears – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-03-08
- Time: 9:00 PM UTC
- Location: Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, Indiana
Game Overview
Notre Dame Fighting Irish host California Golden Bears in a matchup where both teams have similar overall records but differ in conference performance. Notre Dame is favored, reflecting their home advantage and slight edge in recent form.
Key Factors to Consider
- Notre Dame averages 72.5 points per game, while California averages 74.3. The Fighting Irish have a better field goal percentage at 45.5%, compared to Cal's 41.6%. Notre Dame's defense allows fewer points, with 71.7 points per game compared to Cal's 75.7.
- Recent head-to-head data is limited, but Notre Dame is favored due to their home advantage and slight statistical edges.
- No significant injury reports have been noted for either team.
- The game is played at Purcell Pavilion, which could give Notre Dame an edge due to home court advantage.
- Both teams are motivated to win, but Notre Dame may have a slight edge due to playing at home.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | California: +138, Notre Dame: -166 | Notre Dame | β β β ββ 60% |
Spread | California: +3.5 -110, Notre Dame: -3.5 -110 | Notre Dame | β β β ββ 56% |
Over_under | Over: 145.5 -105, Under: 145.5 -115 | Over | β β β ββ 58% |
Predicted Outcome
Notre Dame is likely to win due to their home advantage and slight statistical edges.
Predicted Score: Notre Dame 76, California 71