GAME: 811 Notre Dame vs 812 Maryland
TIME: 12/04/19 7:30p EST
SPREAD: Maryland -9
TOTAL: 140
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The No. 3 Maryland Terrapins look to give Notre Dame Fighting Irish its 16th straight loss against ranked opponents. Maryland has moved up to No. 3 in the latest AP rankings following wins over Temple, Harvard, and Marquette last week. These teams last met in 2014 with Maryland winning 74-66 on their home court.
NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are averaging 75 points per game while shooting 41% from the field and 31% from 3, averaging 8.6 threes per game. On defense, the Irish allow 61 points per game and 37 percent shooting from their opponents. Notre Dame turn the ball over only 9times per game while forcing 14 turnovers per game and adding 7 steals and 4 blocks with their defense.
The Fighting Irish, John Mooney has averaged 12.3 points and 11.1 rebounds while T.J. Gibbs is averaging 12 points per contest.
MARYLAND TERRAPINS
The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 81 points per game while shooting 45% from the field and 31% from 3. On defense, the Terrapins are averaging 62 points per game with 37% shooting from the field. Maryland is grabbing 12 offensive rebounds per game while adding 6 steals and 5 blocks on defense.
Maryland’s Anthony Cowan Jr. is averaging 17 points and 4.5 assists while Jalen Smith has put up 13.4 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks per game on average.
MATCHUP SUMMARY
The Fighting Irish are not off to the best start however their team’s experience and given the fact they play smart basketball will give them a chance to cover this spread as they need a big win like this on their resume you know it is a game they have been preparing for. Both of these teams like to push the ball and will have more offense than defense along with turnovers that will lead to easy buckets. Look for the Irish to cover in this high scoring game.
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Data Analysis: Notre Dame +9.5 / Over 143
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