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Virginia vs. Notre Dame prediction: Virginia favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/27/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Virginia vs Notre Dame predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Notre Dame will square off with the favored Virginia in men's college basketball action at Purcell Pavilion on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Virginia as the most likely winner of the Virginia vs. Notre Dame game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Virginia vs. Notre Dame prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Virginia and Notre Dame 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Virginia a 79% chance of defeating Notre Dame. Our predicted final score has Virginia winning 77-68.
According to our model, Notre Dame (+9.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Virginia vs. Notre Dame odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Virginia | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (-110) | +9.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -500 | +420 |
| Total | o145.5 (-108) | u145.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Virginia vs. Notre Dame picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 +9.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Notre Dame | +420 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Notre Dame +9.5 at the spread.
Virginia vs. Notre Dame game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball game between Notre Dame and Virginia at Purcell Pavilion is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Virginia vs. Notre Dame
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Purcell Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict Virginia, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat Notre Dame on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Virginia vs. Notre Dame insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest 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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