I like the defensive approach to this game when you factor in the step up in competition for Western Carolina and a bounceback situation for Notre Dame who didn't lose last game but was underwhelming and scraped by Niagara. The defensive acumen was still on display for Notre Dame in that narrow win I don't see Western Carolina shooting 57% from long distance here. Notre Dame controls the tempo, puts WC into a slow methodical pace to limit the 3pt shot by contesting jumpers after setting up the defense possession by possession killing the clock and holding WC under 70 points. I'll take the under.

Official Play: Under 140.5

Side Bet: Notre Dame - 4.5