Women’s Sweet 16 preview
With the Sweet 16 upon us, USA Today Sports’ Tony Anderson previews a few of the top matchups we’re most looking forward to.
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The NCAA women’s tournament marches on with the Sweet 16.
In the opening matchup of the third round, the No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the No. 3 Oregon State Beavers.
Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey has led the Fighting Irish to three straight Sweet 16 appearances. This year, they have freshman guard Hannah Hidalgo, who is averaging 22.9 points per game. Senior forward Maddy Westbeld scored 20 points in Notre Dame’s second-round win over Mississippi. The Irish opened the tournament by beating Kent State.
Oregon State returned to the tournament this year after two seasons away. The Beavers are led by sophomore forward Raegan Beers, who is averaging 17.5 points and 10.2 rebounds an outing. She went to Valor Christian High School where San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey cut his chops. The Beavers beat Eastern Washington and Nebraska to reach the Sweet 16.
Here’s what to know about Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup.
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Oregon State vs. Notre Dame predictions
USA TODAY SPORTS: Split
USA TODAY Sports experts Nancy Armor and Lindsay Schnell have a split on who will win this Sweet 16 matchup. Armor says Notre Dame will win while Schnell has Oregon State capturing the victory.
Fox Sports: Notre Dame 69, Oregon State 67
Data Skrive’s computer system has the Fighting Irish winning in a close game.
ESPN: Notre Dame holds a significant edge in the model
ESPN Analytics gives Notre Dame a 73.5% chance to advance to the Elite Eight. The same model gives Oregon State a 26.5% chance to pull off the upset.
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Oregon State vs. Notre Dame: Odds, spread and lines for March Madness
Notre Dame is the favorite to defeat Oregon State in Friday’s March Madness matchup, according to the BetMGM college basketball odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.
Odds as of Wednesday.
- Spread: Notre Dame (-3.5)
- Moneylines: Notre Dame (-155); Oregon State (+125)
- Over/under: 132.5
How to watch Oregon State vs. Notre Dame: TV, streaming and schedule
- When: Friday, March 29
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
- Where: MVP Arena, Albany, NY
- Cable TV: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN+
How to watch NCAA women’s basketball March Madness 2024
All games will be broadcast across ESPN’s family of channels. Here are additional streaming options to watch all the action on your devices.
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