Pregame Thoughts: Notre Dame @ Duke

In a snow covered campus, Duke is preparing for Notre Dame, currently 7-8, 1-3 in the conference. Las Vegas favors Duke by 20.5 in this game, Duke's largest conference spread so far.

Notre Dame:

The Fighting Irish have lost three straight, Georgia Tech, UNC in a one point game, and NC State, also a one point game. Leading ND in PPG is Tae Davis, with 16.5 PPG, slightly behind Cooper Flagg, with 17.5 PPG for Duke. The Blue Devils need to guard up Tae to ensure victory.