The Radford Highlanders (2-0) travel to Notre Dame to play the Fighting Irish (2-0) in a game that will likely be low scoring. The game can be seen on ACC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Radford Highlanders at Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Prediction
The Highlanders come in on a high note after beating the UIC Flames in their last game, 88-78. The Highlanders had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.4 vs. 12.9) and had a much better free throw rate (0.295 vs. 0.161). With 24 points on 9-for-18 shooting, Carlik Jones was the top scorer from either team.
In the Fighting Irish’s previous outing, they dismantled the Chicago State Cougars, 89-62. The Fighting Irish had a much better turnover percentage (7.0 vs. 18.5) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (42.9 vs. 17.9). Elijah Burns was the game’s leading scorer with 15 points on 5-for-6 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Notre Dame ranks 310th in possessions per game (66.9) and Radford is 347th (64.2) since last season.
Radford Highlanders vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Radford ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Notre Dame ranks 188th (13.9).
The Highlanders rank 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Fighting Irish rank 140th (34.4).
Radford ranks 147th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while Notre Dame ranks 194th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
The Fighting Irish are 31st in the NCAA with 5.1 steals allowed per game while the Highlanders are 58th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
Notre Dame averages 3.7 blocks per game, which is ranked 98th in the NCAA. Radford ranks 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
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