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Virginia Tech Hokies vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash on January 17, 2026, the Virginia Tech Hokies will face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on their home court. The Hokies come into the match with a slightly better recent form, having won 2 of their last 5 games, while the Fighting Irish have won just 1 of their last 5 matches.

The bookmakers have the Virginia Tech Hokies as the favorites with odds of 1.49 for a home win, while the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the underdogs with odds of 2.38 for an away win. According to our model prediction, the Hokies have a 57.4% probability of securing the victory, while the Fighting Irish have a 42.6% chance of coming out on top.

Tactically, both teams will need to bring their A-game to the court to secure the win. The Hokies will be looking to capitalize on their recent form and home court advantage, while the Fighting Irish will be eager to turn their form around and pull off an upset. It will be an intense and closely contested matchup that could go either way.

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Virginia Tech
61.5%		 Notre Dame
38.5%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Virginia Tech: 0.28% Notre Dame: 0.18%

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1.49 2.38

Latest Results

14.01.26 Southern Methodist Mustangs basketball – Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – 77:76
10.01.26 Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – California Golden Bears basketball – 78:75
07.01.26 Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – Stanford Cardinal basketball – 68:69
03.01.26 Wake Forest Demon Deacons basketball – Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – 81:78
31.12.25 Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 95:85 OT		 13.01.26 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Miami FL Hurricanes basketball – 69:81
10.01.26 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Clemson Tigers basketball – 61:76
02.01.26 California Golden Bears basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 72:71
30.12.25 Stanford Cardinal basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 40:47
21.12.25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 69:72

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Virginia Tech won 4.
  • Recent performances by Virginia Tech have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Notre Dame is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Notre Dame may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Virginia Tech is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Virginia Tech won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1302:1280. (average 72.3:71.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Virginia Tech won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 582:574. (average 72.8:71.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    08.02.25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – 63:65
    09.03.24 Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 82:76
    10.02.24 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – 74:66
    07.03.23 Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 67:64
    11.02.23 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Virginia Tech Hokies basketball – 87:93

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

    11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

    12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.16%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

    15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

    20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

    23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

    24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

    25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

    27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

    56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

    61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

    78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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