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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-19, 2-16 ACC) are 4-point underdogs as they look to break a seven-game losing streak when they host the No. 25 Pittsburgh Panthers (21-8, 14-4 ACC) on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Purcell Pavilion. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPNU. The point total is set at 143 for the matchup.
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How do I watch Panthers vs. Fighting Irish?
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: South Bend, Indiana
- Arena: Purcell Pavilion
Betting Lines for Panthers vs. Fighting Irish
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | -4 | 143 |
Pittsburgh Betting Stats & Information
- Pittsburgh has been favored on the moneyline 16 times this season. They’ve gone 14-2 in those games.
- The Panthers have not played a game this season with moneyline odds of -189 or shorter.
- The Panthers have a 20-9-0 record against the spread this season.
- When they have played as at least 4-point underdogs this season, the Fighting Irish are 5-3 against the spread.
- Pittsburgh’s average total in outings this season has been 144.1, 1.1 points higher than the total in this particular game.
Notre Dame Betting Stats & Info
- Notre Dame has won one, or 8.3%, of the 12 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Fighting Irish have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +150.
- The Fighting Irish have an 8-20-1 record against the spread this year.
- The Fighting Irish have a 5-3 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 4 points or more.
- The average over/under for Notre Dame’s games this season is 2.2 fewer points than the point total of 143 in this outing.
Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame Season Stat Comparison
| Pittsburgh Rank | Pittsburgh AVG | Notre Dame AVG | Notre Dame Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84th | 75.8 | Points Scored | 69.3 | 241st |
| 130th | 68.4 | Points Allowed | 71.4 | 221st |
| 59th | 34 | Rebounds | 28.8 | 323rd |
| 133rd | 9 | Off. Rebounds | 5.6 | 353rd |
| 22nd | 9.4 | 3pt Made | 8.8 | 44th |
| 77th | 14.6 | Assists | 11.9 | 278th |
| 94th | 11.1 | Turnovers | 8.3 | 4th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Pittsburgh Panthers Leaders
- Blake Hinson leads the Panthers in scoring and rebounding, tallying 15.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
- Nelly Cummings is Pittsburgh’s best passer, dispensing five assists per game while scoring 11 PPG.
- Hinson leads the Panthers in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 2.8 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Leaders
- Nate Laszewski averages 14.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game for the Fighting Irish, making him the leading scorer and rebounder on the team.
- Notre Dame’s assist leader is Trey Wertz with 3.2 per game. He also records 8.4 points per game and tacks on 2.9 rebounds per game.
- Cormac Ryan is the top scorer from distance for the Fighting Irish, hitting two threes per game.
