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December 12, 2026 β’ Purcell Pavilion, South Bend
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ December 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Ohio State Buckeyes (2-1) meets Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0) at Purcell Pavilion, South Bend.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Visiting Side
Record
2-1
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Home Side
Record
3-0
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
53%
Ohio State Buckeyes
VS
47%
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Projected Score
OHI 78
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NOT 75
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Ohio State Buckeyes boasts a superior average point differential.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish holds the advantage in team rebounding.
- Ohio State Buckeyes operates with higher offensive efficiency.
Ohio State Buckeyes
STAT
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Notre Dame Fighting Irish plays on familiar turf at Purcell Pavilion, South Bend.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Ohio State Buckeyes Could Win
Ohio State Buckeyes generates 80.2 points per game while shooting 46.1%.
Why Notre Dame Fighting Irish Could Win
Notre Dame Fighting Irish produces 75.7 points per game on 44.5% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Ohio State Buckeyes's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Purcell Pavilion, South Bend
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Points
Brady Koehler
15.7
Team Assists
Braeden Smith
7.0
Team Points
John Mobley Jr.
19.3
Team Assists
John Mobley Jr.
5.0
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Ohio State Buckeyes (52.2%)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (47.8%)
Total Submissions: 90 circles
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