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Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech prediction: Virginia Tech favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Notre Dame vs Virginia Tech predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Virginia Tech and Notre Dame are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Cassell Coliseum on Saturday, with tipoff at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Virginia Tech as the most likely winner of the Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Notre Dame and Virginia Tech 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Virginia Tech a 71% chance of beating Notre Dame. Our predicted final score has Virginia Tech winning 77-72.
According to our model, Notre Dame (+6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 143.5 points has a 58% chance of going over.
Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Notre Dame | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-108) | -6.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +260 | -285 |
| Total | o143.5 (-105) | u143.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Notre Dame +6.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Notre Dame | +260 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 143.5 total points.
Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Virginia Tech and Notre Dame at Cassell Coliseum is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Cassell Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Virginia Tech, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat Notre Dame on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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