ACC foes clash on Saturday afternoon when the No. 7 Virginia Cavaliers (20-4) host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-16). The Cavaliers are currently in first place in the ACC standings, meanwhile, Notre Dame is in the 14th spot. Notre Dame won the last matchup 69-65 over the Cavaliers in January of 2022.
Tipoff from John Paul Jones Arena in Virginia is set for noon ET. The Cavaliers are 12.5-point favorites in the latest Notre Dame vs. Virginia odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 129.5. Before making any Virginia vs. Notre Dame picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 15 of the season 66-38 on all-top rated college basketball picks this season, returning almost $1,700 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on UVA vs. Notre Dame and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball lines and trends for Notre Dame vs. UVA:
- Notre Dame vs. Virginia spread: Cavaliers -12.5
- Notre Dame vs. Virginia over/under: 129.5 points
- Notre Dame vs. Virginia money line: Cavaliers -800, Fighting Irish +550
- ND: Under is 6-1-1 in Fighting Irish last eight games following an ATS win
- UVA: Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games vs. a team with a losing road record
- Notre Dame vs. Virginia picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Virginia can cover
Senior forward Jayden Gardner is a strong and powerful presence who can take defenders off the dribble with ease. Gardner has been a solid rebounder and sets good screens before cutting to the rim. The North Carolina native averages 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and shoots 52% from the field. On Feb. 4, he totaled 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Junior guard Reece Beekman has been a smart playmaker who knows how to attack the defense in multiple ways. Beekman plays outstanding defense on the perimeter and utilizes his great instincts to snag steals. The Wisconsin native was ranked third in the ACC in assists (5), eighth in steals (1.5) with 9.7 points per game. On Feb. 7, Beekman notched 15 points, four assists and three steals. This was the third straight game with at least three steals.
Why Notre Dame can cover
Senior forward Nate Laszewski is a tall, mobile and agile big man. Laszewski provides Notre Dame with a floor spacer that can knock down threes and score off the dribble. The Florida native is eighth in the ACC in rebounds (7.1) with 14.5 points per game. Furthermore, he's shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc. On Feb. 11, Laszewski racked up 33 points, eight rebounds and went 6-of-9 from three.
Senior Cormac Ryan is a skilled guard who can score in a variety of ways. Ryan moves well without the ball and is a good shooter from downtown. The New York native puts up 11.6 points and 4.1 rebounds while knocking down 38% of his 3-pointers. He's logged at least 13 points in four of his last seven outings.
How to make Notre Dame vs. Virginia picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 139 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread cashes in almost 60% of simulations. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
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