10* WED. FIRST FOUR (SPECIAL!) - UP HUGE!
(NCAAB) Notre Dame vs. Rutgers,
Point Spread: 1.00 | -105.00 Rutgers (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a 10* SPECIAL on Rutgers.

Two former Big East rivals collide in the FIRST FOUR this year.

Notre Dame was 22-10 and tied for second in the ACC, while Rutgers went 18-10 and tied for fourth in the Big Ten.

Yes, Notre Dame is extremely adept at shooting the three-ball, shooting 38 percent from frange, which ranks second in th eACC and 16th nationally, but Rutgers is one of the best defensive teams in the country, conceding just 65.8 PPG, which ranks second in the Big Ten.

Notre Dame simply doesn't do a lot to try and take the ball away. This is a deep Rutgers team as well, with four seniors leading the way.

I believe Rutgers has the depth and defensive ability to take over this game early on, getting the Irish to play from behind.

We say defense wins the day in this classic matchup of strengths.

The play is RUTGERS.

Good luck, NP