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Notre Dame @ Virginia Tech

Current Records: Notre Dame 10-5; Virginia Tech 8-7

What to Know

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lost both of their matches to the Virginia Tech Hokies last season on scores of 63-77 and 51-62, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. The Fighting Irish and Virginia Tech will face off in an ACC battle at 6 p.m. ET Saturday at Cassell Coliseum. Notre Dame should still be riding high after a victory, while Virginia Tech will be looking to get back in the win column.

The Clemson Tigers typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Notre Dame proved too difficult a challenge. Notre Dame enjoyed a cozy 72-56 win over the Tigers. Notre Dame's guard Dane Goodwin did his thing and had 21 points along with seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for the Hokies as they fell 54-52 to the Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday. Despite the loss, Virginia Tech had strong showings from forward Keve Aluma, who had 22 points in addition to six boards, and guard Hunter Cattoor, who had ten points and five assists in addition to six rebounds.

Notre Dame is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. They are currently three-for-three against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The Fighting Irish's victory brought them up to 10-5 while Virginia Tech's defeat pulled them down to 8-7. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Notre Dame is stumbling into the matchup with the 44th fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 11.4 on average. To make matters even worse for Notre Dame, Virginia Tech ranks 31st in college basketball when it comes to turnovers per game, with only 10.9 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in the Hokies' favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Cassell Coliseum -- Blacksburg, Virginia
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $30.00

Odds

The Hokies are a solid 6.5-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 Hokies as a 6-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Virginia Tech have won five out of their last nine games against Notre Dame.

  • Jan 27, 2021 - Virginia Tech 62 vs. Notre Dame 51
  • Jan 10, 2021 - Virginia Tech 77 vs. Notre Dame 63
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Notre Dame 64 vs. Virginia Tech 56
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Virginia Tech 67 vs. Notre Dame 59
  • Jan 01, 2019 - Virginia Tech 81 vs. Notre Dame 66
  • Mar 07, 2018 - Notre Dame 71 vs. Virginia Tech 65
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Virginia Tech 80 vs. Notre Dame 75
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Notre Dame 76 vs. Virginia Tech 71
  • Jan 20, 2016 - Notre Dame 83 vs. Virginia Tech 81