Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Virginia Tech Hokies Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 17, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will be on the road Saturday for an ACC conference matchup inside Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA, at 12:00 PM against the Virginia Tech Hokies, and we have you ready to roll with our Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech prediction. Notre Dame comes into Saturday with ten wins and seven losses overall. Virginia Tech returns home Saturday afternoon with thirteen wins and five losses thus far this season. The Fighting Irish roll into Saturday having lost four of the last five, including three in a row, following a 12-point home loss to Miami in their last outing. Virginia Tech has lost three of the last five overall following a near one point Rd. loss to SMU in their last outing. Read more about this Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Notre Dame looks to end recent skid
The Notre Dame offense has fared well enough this season, averaging 73.2 points on 68.1% shooting from the floor, but the Fighting Irish have struggled as of late, scoring just 67.5 points per game over their last four losses. Defensively, Notre Dame is allowing 68.1 points per game this season, but has allowed an average of 75.25 points per game over its last four losses. Defensively, Notre Dame was outmatched in their last outing as Miami scored 81 points on 50% shooting from the floor, knocking down 6 triples. Offensively, Notre Dame did well enough, pouring in 69 points on 47% shooting from the floor and knocking down 7 triples. The Fighting Irish won the rebounding battle by 7, but turned the ball over 18 times in the loss. Jalen Haralson led the Notre Dame offense in their last outing with 18 points on 13 shots and 34 minutes. Sir Mohammed She did 15 points in 12 minutes to lead the way off the bench. The rest of the Notre Dame bench combined to score 20 total points between four players.
Jalen Haralson is leading the Notre Dame offense this season, averaging 15.1 points and 2.4 assists per game. Markus Burton has averaged 18.5 points per game this season for Notre Dame, but has played just 10 times. Braeden Shrewsberry is third on the team this season, averaging 11.3 points per game. Big man Carson Towt averages6.8 points to go along with the team-leading 10.2 rebounds per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Notre Dame:
- Kebba Njie (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Markus Burton (Out) – Ankle
- Tommy Ahnemen (Out) - Knee
Virginia Tech looks for conference win
Offensively, Virginia Tech has scored the ball well this season, averaging 81.9 points per game, but has averaged just 74 points per game over its last three losses. Defensively, Virginia Tech has held its own this year, allowing 73.9 points per game thus far this season. The Virginia Tech offense scored the ball well in their last outing against SMU, pouring in 38 points in each half on 46% shooting from the floor, and knocked down 9 triples in the game. Defensively, Virginia Tech was outmatched, allowing 77 points as SMU shot 48% from the field. The Hokies lost the rebounding battle by two and turned the ball over 10 times in the loss. Jailen Bedford: The Virginia Tech offense in their last outing scored 22 points on 17 shots in 29 minutes. Ben Hammond was second with 11 points in 35 minutes, and Neoklis Avdalas scored 10 points in 36 minutes. Jaden Schutt led the team with 15 points on seven shots and 21 minutes off the bench, while Tobi Lawal added ten points on five shots in 24 minutes of action.
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Amani Hansberry leads the Virginia Tech office this season, averaging 15.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Neoklis Avdalas is 2nd on the roster, averaging 14.2 points and leading the team with 5.1 assists. Ben Hammond averages 11.4 points, and Tobi Lawal averages 11.3 points per game. Jailen Bedford and Jaden Schutt are both tied for fourth on the team after 10.1 points per game each.
Key Injury Report for Virginia Tech:
- Tyler Johnson Questionable) - Undisclosed
Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech Pick
- Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech Spread Pick
Both teams committed Saturday, having had their issues as of late, but Virginia Tech will be the victor, as the Hokies have a stout offense that overwhelmed Notre Dame for 40 minutes, leading to the win. Look for Virginia Tech to extend the Notre Dame losing streak Saturday afternoon at home. Virginia Tech will do the job on both sides of the floor, leading to the win and cover Saturday, as they pick up their 14th victory of the season and 3rd in ACC play.
- Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech Over/Under Pick
Both teams have been up and down on the scoring front thus far this season, and that will continue Saturday. Look for the Hokies to rely heavily on their home fans and defense in this matchup. Notre Dame has the better defense and will use it to keep this matchup close. Expect a back-and-forth affair as both teams look to get above .500 in conference play. Take the under on Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg as a Virginia Tech Hokies through the job at home to get the win and cover.
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