Notre Dame Fighting Irish Ready to Take on Virginia Tech Hokies as Markus Burton Shines
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are gearing up for an exciting matchup against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum. Both teams have been putting in the work to secure a victory in this highly anticipated game. With the game scheduled for March 9th, fans are eagerly waiting to see how their favorite players will perform on the court.
According to the betting data, the odds are currently in favor of the Virginia Tech Hokies. FanDuel has set the odds at -550 for a home win, while PointsBet has them at -556. On the other hand, Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans can find hope in the +400 odds for an away win on both platforms. It's clear that the Hokies are seen as the favorites heading into this matchup.
In terms of the spread, DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet all have similar predictions. The Hokies are favored by 10 points, with odds set at -110 across all three platforms. This means that if you bet on Virginia Tech to cover the spread, they would need to win by more than 10 points for your bet to be successful. On the other hand, if you believe that Notre Dame will keep it close or even pull off an upset, betting on them with a +10 spread could be a wise choice.
When it comes to the total points scored in this game, sportsbooks have set the line at 133.5 points. DraftKings and FanDuel have odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under, while PointsBet has odds of -111 for both outcomes. This suggests that oddsmakers expect a relatively low-scoring game between these two teams.
It's worth noting that there have been some changes in odds leading up to this game. The opening odds had Virginia Tech as even stronger favorites, with odds of -600 for a home win and +430 for an away win. However, as the game approaches, the odds have shifted slightly in favor of Notre Dame, with the Hokies' odds decreasing and the Fighting Irish's odds improving.
As fans eagerly await this clash at Cassell Coliseum, they can catch all the action on ESPNU. The game is scheduled to tip off at 2:30 PM Eastern Time on March 9th. Be sure to tune in to see if the Notre Dame Fighting Irish can overcome the odds and secure a victory against the Virginia Tech Hokies.
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