The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are off to a 6-2 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, 11th in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and are coming off a loss in their previous encounter against the Syracuse Orange (62-61).
They will now take on the Boston University Terriers, who are 5-4 at the start of the season, and managed a win against the Merrimack College Warriors (68-54) in their last outing.
The Fighting Irish will host this game at the Joyce Center on Wednesday (December 7) where they will look to win their seventh game of the season.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston University Terriers: Betting Odds
The Fighting Irish have six wins and two losses so far this season. Their losses have come against teams like the St Bonaventure Bonnies (63-51) and the Syracuse Orange (62-61). They now have a chance at home to win their seventh game when they host the Terriers tonight.
They have scored 72.4 points per game, which ranks them 186th in the league, and is conceding 66.9 points, which ranks 139th. Their shooting from behind the arc has been at a healthy 36.0% whereas the field goal percentage is also at an impressive 47.6. The total offensive rebounds are 29.3 per game and 28.9 defensive rebounds.
The Boston University Terriers have five wins and four losses this season. Their losses have come against teams like the No.5 Connecticut Huskies (86-57), the Milwaukee Panthers (67-46), the UC Davis Aggies (81-70), and the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (63-52).
Boston is scoring 69.7 points per game while conceding 65.3. Their 3-pt shooting is below par at only 30.1% whereas the field goal percentage stands at 41.1.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston University Terriers: Match Details
Fixture: Boston University Terriers @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Date & Time: Wednesday, December 7, 07:00 p.m ET
Venue: Joyce Center, Notre Dame, Indiana
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston University Terriers: Prediction
The under is 5-0 in the Fighting Irish's last five games. They are also under 5-0 in their last five home games. They are 5-0 against the spread after a straight loss. Meanwhile, the under is 4-1 in the Terriers' last five games.
The two sides have met only once, way back in 2008 when the Fighting Irish defeated Boston University 74-67. However, the home team is clearly the favorite to win this game. Expect an easy win for the Fighting Irish.
Final Prediction: Total Under 132 (-110)
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