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We will have the Gotham Classic going on Wednesday, November 17th, as the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in this non-conference NCAA Men's Basketball matchup.
The Screaming Eagles are 1-1 this season and are coming off a 71-53 home victory on Sunday against Southern Illinois Salukis. The Fighting Irish are a perfect 2-0 so far and are coming off a 88-81 home victory over the Youngstown State Penguins on Sunday as well.
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Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Odds
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Match Details
Fixture: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 16, 8:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Purcell Pavilion, South Bend, IN
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Key Stats
The Screaming Eagles have done well this season with a pretty solid offense. They are scoring 81 points per game while shooting an outstanding 50 percent from the floor. They have been dependent on the production of senior guard Jelani Simmons, as he is averaging 20.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, one block, and one steal in 30.5 minutes per game. If he can continue to lead them all-around on both sides of the court, they will be in a great spot to win here.
Their defense has been struggling as they are allowing 75 points per game and have to get hands in the opposition's face. As of this point, they are averaging four blocks and 9.5 steals per game thus far.
The Fighting Irish have been doing just as well offensively as they have scored 83.5 points this season. They also had a solid shooting percentage of 56.3 up to this point. Senior forward Nate Laszewski has been doing well on both sides of the ball as he is putting up 21 points, 11 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 0.5 blocks while playing 38.5 minutes per game.
Notre Dame's defense has struggled as they are 318th in the sport with 78.5 points per game. They are not doing much as they have recorded two blocks per game while also averaging 3.5 steals so far.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Best Picks and Prediction
The defense of the Fighting Irish will have too many issues in this game as this Southern Indiana offense is shooting just as well as them. This should be a lot closer than the spread is telling us as the Screaming Eagles are 2-0 ATS while the Fighting Irish are 0-2 ATS this season.
Pick: Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles +15 (-110)
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