Duke vs. Notre Dame, 12/16/20 College Basketball Betting Predictions

Duke vs. Notre Dame Prediction

No. 21 Duke has only played four games this season but has already lost two matchups. The Blue Devils will attempt to right the ship tonight in South Bend, IN where they’ll visit Notre Dame at 9:00 p.m. ET. What’s the best play for bettors when it comes to this matchup?

Game Snapshot

693 Duke Blue Devils (-4) at 694 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+4); o/u 146

9:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Venue: Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, IN

TV: ESPN

Duke vs. Notre Dame College Basketball Prediction

The favorite has cashed in six straight series meetings between these two programs, but I don’t trust either team when it comes to the spread. Four points doesn’t feel enough for Notre Dame, nor am I confident that Duke will win this game outright, let alone cover as a road favorite. Thus, let’s take a look at the total.

The under is 5-0 in the Blue Devils’ last five games coming off a double-digit loss at home, is 5-1-1 in their last seven games versus a team with a winning percentage below .400 and has cashed in eight of their last 10 games played on Wednesday.

On the other side, the under is 6-1 in the Fighting Irish’s last seven games as a home underdog, is 4-1 in their last five home games and is 16-6 in their last 22 games as an underdog. The under is 5-2 in Notre Dame’s last seven games overall as well.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL PREDICTION: DUKE/NOTRE DAME UNDER 146