North Carolina vs Notre Dame Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

The North Carolina Tar Heels visit Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana on Saturday for an Atlantic Coast Conference clash with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. North Carolina is 8-6 overall and 1-1 in ACC play. The Tar Heels were defeated by the Louisville Cardinals 83-70 on Wednesday night, which snapped a two-game winning streak for North Carolina. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball previews.

RJ Davis averages 18.4 points per game to lead North Carolina and Seth Trimble is second in scoring, averaging 14.8 points per game. Jalen Washington averages 4.9 rebounds per game to lead the Tar Heels and Elliot Cadeau is the leader in assists, averaging 6.1 per game. North Carolina scores an average of 85.4 points per game, shooting 47.1% overall and 31.6% from three-point territory.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting North Carolina. Notre Dame is 7-6 overall and 1-1 in ACC play following an 86-75 loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Tuesday, which snapped a three-game winning streak for Notre Dame. The leading scorer for Notre Dame in the loss was Tae Davis with 21 points.

Tae Davis leads Notre Dame in scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game and Kebba Njie is the leading rebounder, averaging 5.8 per game. Matt Allocco is the leader in assists, averaging 3.8. Braeden Shrewsberry is second in scoring, averaging 16.1 points per game. Notre Dame scores an average of 75.8 points per game, shooting 47.2% overall and 36.1% from 3-point territory.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win at home on Saturday when hosting the North Carolina Tar Heels. North Carolina has failed to cover the number in eight of its last 10. Notre Dame is holding opponents to a respectable 70.7 points per game on 42.7% shooting overall and 30.2% shooting from 3-point territory. This strong defense will take North Carolina out of its game on the road and the Tar Heels will suffer in shooting. Final Score Prediction, Notre Dame Fighting Irish win and cover ATS 78-71.