Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Washington State Cougars

The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Washington State Cougars when they take their seats on Saturday.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game's total is sitting at 134.

Notre Dame advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, as they cruised past George Mason 68-50. Notre Dame covered the 6.5-point spread, but the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total of 142.

Luke Harangody tossed in 18 points, and Kyle McAlarney added 15 in the win.

Washington State roared past Winthrop 71-40 in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday. Washington State easily covered the 9-point spread, while the 111 points fell UNDER the night's posted total of 112.

Aron Baynes shot a perfect 9-for-9 from the field with 19 points to lead the way, while Robbie Cowgill and Kyle Weaver each had 14 points in the win.

Team records:
Notre Dame: 25-7 SU, 14-15 ATS
Washington State: 25-8 SU, 17-15 ATS

Notre Dame most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 10-0
After a win are 7-3

Washington State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

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