Notre Dame vs. Kansas Odds, Picks, and Prediction, Monday, November 24, 2025
On Monday, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will play the Kansas Jayhawks in the Player Era Festival, and we have you ready to go with our Notre Dame vs. Kansas prediction, odds, and preview. Kansas is a 5-point favorite, with the total at 142.5. Tip-off from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas is at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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Can the Irish secure a key non-conference win?
Notre Dame (4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS, and 3-2 O/U) has played a soft non-conference schedule to date, with its toughest game against Ohio State (64-63 loss).
The Fighting Irish held off Bellarmine 86-79 in their previous game, turning back a late rally from the Knights. Notre Dame led by as many as 22 points, but the visitors wouldn't go down without a fight, scoring 49 second-half points. Both teams shot a high percentage overall, but the home team dominated on the glass (+14 rebounding margin) and scored 36 points in the paint.
ND is led by junior guard Markus Burton, who scores 19.4 points per game on 47.8 percent shooting. He also averages 1.6 steals. A few other Fighting Irish players to watch in Monday's game against Kansas are forward Jalen Haralson (12.5 PPG and 3.5 RPG), guard Braeden Shrewsberry (11.4 PPG), and forward Carson Towt (7.6 PPG and 12.6 RPG).
Notre Dame scores 83.6 points per game (188th) on 50.7 percent shooting (39th), including 40.5 percent from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, the Irish give up 67.6 points per game (62nd) on 41.9 percent shooting (141st), including 30.7 percent from three (132nd). ND is ranked 74th in the country, with rankings of 72nd in offensive efficiency and 83rd in defensive efficiency, according to KenPom.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Injury Report:
- No significant injuries.
Kansas is down a key player vs Notre Dame
Kansas (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS, and 1-3 O/U) has dropped its stiffest non-conference tests against North Carolina and Duke.
The Jayhawks lost 78-66 to the Blue Devils in the Champions Classic, as they couldn't find the bottom of the net from long distance (4-for-21). Duke won the rebounding battle 41-30, attempted 26 free throws, and scored 38 points in the paint to win and cover the 11-point spread. Neither team was efficient offensively as they would have liked, but Duke made enough shots down the stretch to secure the victory.
Kansas lost significant production from last season's team, most notably point guard Dajuan Harris Jr. and center Hunter Dickinson. Talented guards Rylan Griffen and Zeke Mayo are also gone, forcing Sell to recruit hard (six incoming frosh) and hit the transfer portal to fill those holes. KU returns six letterwinners, including sophomore forward Flory Bidunga (16.4 PPG and 7.4 RPG), a defensive presence who averaged 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks this season. Unlike Dickinson, he will make opponents think twice about attacking the Jayhawks at the rim. Senior guards Melvin Council Jr. (8.6 PPG and 5.8 APG), a St. Bonaventure transfer, and Tre White (14.0 PPG and 5.2 RPG), a portal addition from Illinois, are also key contributors for Kansas.
Kansas averages 77.4 points per game (263rd) on 49.1 percent shooting (78th), including 33.3 percent from beyond the arc (186th). Defensively, the Jayhawks surrender 63.8 points per game (33rd) on 38.4 percent shooting (50th), including 25.6 percent from three (27th). KU is ranked 28th in the country, with rankings of 58th in offensive efficiency and 14th in defensive efficiency, according to KenPom.
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Kansas Jayhawks Injury Report:
- True freshman guard Darryn Peterson, a top NBA prospect who scored 22 vs UNC, will be sidelined for the immediate future with a hamstring injury that has limited him to two games.
Notre Dame vs. Kansas Pick and Preview
Spread Pick for Notre Dame vs. Kansas
- Irish +5 (5 Units)
The Fighting Irish can keep the score closer than expected on Monday in Vegas. They shoot a high percentage from the floor and have quality depth, with three reliable scorers who can contribute 15-plus points on most nights. Notre Dame also shoots over 40 percent from long range and ranks 27th nationally in second-chance conversion percentage. If they can continue to excel offensively, Kansas will have a difficult time pulling away to win and cover. The Jayhawks aren't elite without their dynamic frosh Peterson, and they lack experience, as most of their key contributors are new to the program. I don't see them having a significant rebounding advantage, either.
Bet on Notre Dame to cover!
Over/Under Pick for Notre Dame vs. Kansas
- Under 142.5 (4 Units)
I don't anticipate a barn burner on Monday. These teams are slower-paced, ranking 260th and 263rd in possessions per game. I believe the Irish could look to really slow things down in this matchup, reducing Kansas' possession count to keep the score close. ND is efficient enough to make the most of its scoring chances, but it won't dominate on that end, either. The Jayhawks are top 15 in defensive efficiency, as they're tough to score against both inside the arc and beyond it. They don't give up many baskets off of steals (7th in potential quick points allowed off breakaway steals), either.
Bet on a competitive, lower-scoring game.
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