Sat Jan 04 13:50:00 UTC 2025: **Notre Dame Fighting Irish Host North Carolina Tar Heels in Crucial ACC Matchup**

South Bend, IN – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and North Carolina Tar Heels clash Saturday in a pivotal ACC college basketball game, with tip-off set for noon ET at the Joyce Center. Both teams enter the matchup seeking a win after recent losses; North Carolina fell to Louisville 83-70, while Notre Dame suffered a defeat against Georgia Tech (86-75).

The Tar Heels are favored by 4.5 points, according to SportsLine consensus odds, with the over/under set at 156.5 points. The game will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.

SportsLine’s advanced computer model, boasting a 183-130 record on top-rated college basketball picks, predicts an upset. Despite North Carolina’s historical dominance in the series (30-39 record against Notre Dame), the model favors the Fighting Irish to cover the spread. The model highlights the Tar Heels’ potential vulnerability due to the possible absence of guard Seth Trimble (upper body injury), while emphasizing the strong recent performance of Notre Dame forward Tae Davis. Davis averaged 23.6 points and 7.7 rebounds over his last three games.

The model anticipates a close contest, with a high probability of Notre Dame covering the spread. Fans can stream the game on Paramount+, which also offers access to other sports content, including the UEFA Champions League, NFL on CBS, and more. A free week trial is available.

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