Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ Connecticut Huskies Point Spread Pick

Notre Dame Fighting Irish @ Connecticut Huskies Point Spread Pick: The Irish of Notre Dame go to Connecticut to play the Huskies. It’s another big time battle in the Big East, and while it might not mean much for the Big East tournament – because just about every game is a tough one, it might go a long way in making some momentum for the victor heading into the post season. Notre Dame has been really good, and even on the road, you have to give them your full attention.

The Irish have surprised a lot of people this year, but that seems a little bit silly considering how well they played late last year without Luke Harangody in the line-up. They just play really smart basketball, buy into whatever their coach wants them to do against a specific opponent – then win the game if it’s there for the taking.

The Huskies have been up and down, but still have produced a nice 21-8 season thus far. They lost by three at home last time they played Notre Dame. They’ve also gone 1-3 over their last 4 games.

The Irish have been too consistent, and the Huskies have depended way too much on Kemba Walker having a great game. UConn could certainly pull this one out, Notre Dame is far from unbeatable – but it almost completely depends on Kemba playing out of his mind, and I think Notre Dame plays too smart to let that happen. I like the Irish.

#7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+3) @ #16 Connecticut Huskies (3/5) (ESPN)