Old Dominion versus Notre Dame betting
The breakdown: One of the most intriguing first round match ups, Old Dominion won a tough CAA Tournament, while Notre Dame was left for dead in the Big East before surprisingly beating Pittsburgh. The injury to Luke Harangody was expected to crush Notre Dame, but Harangody is back and Notre Dame was playing well without him.
Why Notre Dame will win: They won without Harangody, and now that he is back, they will win with him. Harangody is the heart to this team, and nearly led the Fighting Irish to a Big East Championship game, falling just short in a two point loss to West Virginia.
Why Old Dominion will win: One of the biggest Cinderella possibilities, Old Dominion is very strong across the board, with five players averaging at least 8 points and 4 rebounds per game. That type of cast where any one player can have a big game will lead the CAA’s finest past Notre Dame.
Verdict: Old Dominion by one.
