Saturday's game that pits the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-1) against the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-1) at St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena has a projected final score of 81-71 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Notre Dame, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 1:00 PM ET on November 18.

The Fighting Illini are coming off of a 103-33 victory against Saint Peter's in their last game on Wednesday.

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Illinois vs. Notre Dame Game Info

  • When: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
  • Where: St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington D.C.
  • How to Watch on TV: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Illinois vs. Notre Dame Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Notre Dame 81, Illinois 71

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Illinois Performance Insights (2022-23)

  • The Fighting Illini averaged 75.3 points per game last season (29th in college basketball) while giving up 65.2 per contest (201st in college basketball). They had a +323 scoring differential overall and outscored opponents by 10.1 points per game.
  • In conference action, Illinois put up fewer points (72.7 per game) than it did overall (75.3) in 2022-23.
  • At home, the Fighting Illini scored 79.9 points per game last season, 7.7 more than they averaged on the road (72.2).
  • At home, Illinois conceded 63.6 points per game last season. On the road, it allowed 67.4.

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