Stephen Nover's CBB Game of the Week - 81% CBB Hot Run!
(NCAAB) Notre Dame vs. Louisville, 01/22/2022 4:00 PM, Score: 82 - 70
Point Spread: -2.00 | -110.00 Louisville (Home)
Result: Loss
Louisville has been anything but reliable, but I believe the Cardinals win this game. They got on the right path with a 67-54 home win against Boston College this past Wednesday that ended a three-game losing streak.

Notre Dame is playing well going 7-1 in its last eight games, but the Irish have struggled against Louisville. The Cardinals have defeated the Irish six straight times, including 69-57, last February. Notre Dame has lost during its last four visits to Louisville.

Notre Dame is heavily reliant on its long-range shooting. It's going to be tough for the Irish to get hot on the road dealing with the Cardinals' end line-to-end line pressure and tough home crowd. The Cardinals have the depth to fully pressure Notre Dame the entire game and take advantage of the Irish's inside weaknesses.