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Notre Dame @ Wake Forest

Current Records: Notre Dame 19-7; Wake Forest 20-7

What to Know

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish won both of their matches against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons last season (79-58 and 80-77) and are aiming for the same result Saturday. Notre Dame and Wake Forest will face off in an ACC battle at 1 p.m. ET at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Fighting Irish should still be riding high after a victory, while Wake Forest will be looking to right the ship.

Notre Dame came out on top in a nail-biter against the Boston College Eagles on Wednesday, sneaking past 99-95. Notre Dame's guard Dane Goodwin did his thing and had 23 points.

Speaking of close games: it was close but no cigar for the Demon Deacons as they fell 76-74 to the Duke Blue Devils on Tuesday. Despite the defeat, Wake Forest had strong showings from forward Jake LaRavia, who posted a double-double on 19 points and ten boards, and guard Alondes Williams, who had 18 points.

The Fighting Irish are expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Notre Dame, who are 13-13 against the spread.

Notre Dame's win brought them up to 19-7 while Wake Forest's loss pulled them down to 20-7. Notre Dame is 13-5 after wins this year, and the Demon Deacons are 4-2 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum -- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $25.00

Odds

The Demon Deacons are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Fighting Irish, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Demon Deacons as a 6-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Notre Dame have won seven out of their last nine games against Wake Forest.

  • Mar 09, 2021 - Notre Dame 80 vs. Wake Forest 77
  • Feb 02, 2021 - Notre Dame 79 vs. Wake Forest 58
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Wake Forest 84 vs. Notre Dame 73
  • Jan 29, 2020 - Notre Dame 90 vs. Wake Forest 80
  • Feb 19, 2019 - Wake Forest 75 vs. Notre Dame 68
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Notre Dame 76 vs. Wake Forest 71
  • Feb 07, 2017 - Notre Dame 88 vs. Wake Forest 81
  • Feb 24, 2016 - Notre Dame 69 vs. Wake Forest 58
  • Jan 31, 2016 - Notre Dame 85 vs. Wake Forest 62

Injury Report for Wake Forest

  • Grant van Beveren: Game-Time Decision (Undisclosed)

Injury Report for Notre Dame

  • Robby Carmody: Out (Kneecap)
  • Elijah Taylor: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)