Duke vs. Notre Dame odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 24 from proven model
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Daniel Kohn
February 24, 2026
AI-Generated Deep Dive Summary
Duke faces Notre Dame in an ACC showdown on February 24, with both teams looking to strengthen their positions in the conference standings. Duke enters the game as the top-ranked team with a strong record of 25-2 overall and 13-1 in the ACC, riding a four-game winning streak. Their recent victory over Michigan solidified their dominance, while Notre Dame, at 12-15 overall and 3-11 in the ACC, has struggled against ranked opponents, going 0-4 in such matchups. The game is set to take place at Purcell Pavilion, where Notre Dame has shown some home-court strength but has yet to secure a win against a top-tier opponent this season.
Duke’s road success, with an impressive 8-1 record away from home, adds another layer of challenge for the Fighting Irish. Historically, Duke leads the series 32-8 and has won nine out of 13 games at Purcell Pavilion. The Blue Devils are favored by a significant margin of 17.5 points in this matchup, with the over/under total set at 140.5 points. SportsLine’s Projection Model, which has been highly accurate in recent simulations, predicts that Duke will dominate with four players scoring 10 or more points, including Cameron Boozer averaging a team-high 22.7 points. Meanwhile, Notre Dame is projected to have three players scoring at least 10.9 points, led by Jalen Haralson’s expected 1
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/24/2026