Wisconsin Badgers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Odds - Point Spread Pick
Date:
March 25, 7:27 pm
Location:
Wells Fargo Center
TV:
TBS
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Notre Dame -1
Total:
131
<p>The Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for a Sweet 16 match-up scheduled for a 7:25 PM tip off, to be aired on TBS.
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<p>Notre Dame features a stud in Demetrius Jackson. Jackson leads the Irish in points per game 15.5, assists per game 4.7 and steals 1.2 per game. Undoubtedly he is the catalyst of an Irish offense that hits 47.6 percent of their field goals and 37.2 of their triples. Notre Dame is one of the worst in defending the three in America (312th nationally) and opponents hit a 305th ranked 72.4% of all free throws. Notre Dame had great trouble against No. 14 Stephen F. Austin where they escaped 76-75 in a classic.
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<p>Wisconsin does what Wisconsin does best, they leave the offense at home and focus on their defensive prowess. The Badgers allow opponents to score just 63.9 points per game (19th nationally) and collate 29.4 defensive rebounds per game. Like Notre Dame, Wiscy is poor at defending the three and they actually rank worse than the Irish in that department (325th nationally). Wisconsin enters off a thrilling 66-63 victory over No. 2 Xavier.
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<div class="heading">Straight Up and Against the Point Spread Records:</div>
<p>Wisconsin Badgers 22-12 SU, 18-16 ATS<br><br />
Notre Dame Fighting Irish 23-11 SU, 15-16 ATS
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<div class="heading">Key Betting Trends:</div>
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<li>ND is 0-2 ATS in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.</li>
<li>Wisconsin is 2-0 ATS as an underdog in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.</li>
<li>ND is 6-4 SU in their last ten matches.</li>
<li>Wisconsin is 7-3 SU in their last ten outings.</li>
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<div class="heading">Public Money:</div>
<p>Currently the money is virtually at a deadlock with 50% public on either side. On the Money Line, both teams require a dab of juice. Wisconsin is offered at -115, Notre Dame at -105. 77% have elected to take back the Badgers on the Money Line. 65% of the consensus are taking the over for a Total Line currently at 131. The Total Line has moved 1.5 points since its open at 129.5.</p>
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pick
This game is likely going to be nip and tuck all the way through. In making a pick, this one was a difficult one to dissect but at the end of the day the victor will likely be the team that shoots the ball better from downtown. However, be that Notre Dame can't finish games and they can't play a complete game, the Badgers will likely malinger. Notre Dame had to resort to theatrics as a significant favorite in both outings to overcome an overrated Michigan team and the aforementioned Lumberjacks. Wiscy knocked off two teams they were underdogs against. Wisconsin also has a previous track record of winning in high-stakes game of this nature. With all these variables considered, the market is likely very sharp and on-point in this one, the reaction suggests so. Notre Dame will likely prevail but once again by the skin of their teeth.
Free Pick:
Wisconsin +1
