Elon vs Notre Dame Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Elon Phoenix will take a road trip up north Friday night with a game in Indiana against Notre Dame. Elon has split their first two games of the season coming into Friday following a 27-point blowout victory on the road against NIU. Offensively Elon is rolling this season averaging 83.3 points on 47.6% shooting for the floor. Defensively the Phoenix have had some issues giving up 71 points per game overall. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Offensively Elan rolled in their last game pouring in 75 points on 46.9% shooting knocked down 7 triples. Defensively the Phoenix were phenomenal as well giving up 48 points on 30.5% shooting from the floor. Elon also won the rebounding battle by 28 and forced 12 turnovers in the game. TK Simpkins led all scorers for Elon in their last outing with 19 points on 12 shots.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish stay home Friday undefeated through four games played following a 17-point victory in their last outing. Offensively Notre Dame has carried their weight this season averaging 83.5 points on 53% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Irish have been phenomenal allowing just 64.5 points per game after giving up only 58 in their last outing.

The Notre Dame offense rolled in their last outing scoring 75 points on 51.6% shoot from the floor. The Notre Dame defense came up big as well giving up less than 60 points on 34.4% shooting from the floor. Markus Burton leads Notre Dame this season averaging 20.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. Tae Davis is second on the roster 14.3 points per game. Braeden Shrewsbury chipsin a 3rd best 13 points per game as the only other player on the roster in double figures. Kebba Njie averages 8.5 points, and Matt Allocco averages eight points per game this season.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes Friday. Look for Notre Dame to control this game on both sides of the ball with their strengths all over the floor. Take the Irish to use their depth and talent to pick up their fifth victory of the season as they get the win and cover Friday night at home. Final Score Prediction, Notre Dame Fighting Irish win and cover 84-62.