Match Analysis: Louisville Cardinals vs Stanford Cardinal – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-03-13
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Spectrum Center
Game Overview
The Louisville Cardinals, seeded second in the ACC tournament, face off against the seventh-seeded Stanford Cardinal. Louisville enters with a strong record of 25-6, while Stanford is 20-12. The Cardinals are favored by 10.5 points, reflecting their superior performance this season.
Key Factors to Consider
- Louisville has excelled with a 18-2 ACC record, averaging 79.3 points per game. Stanford, despite a weaker conference record, boasts strong individual performances from Maxime Raynaud, who averages 20.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
- The teams have met once recently, with Louisville winning 68-48. This matchup could see Stanford seeking revenge.
- No significant injury reports are available for this matchup.
- The game is part of the ACC tournament, where teams often perform differently under pressure. Louisville's recent form against non-AP-ranked opponents at neutral venues has been inconsistent.
- Both teams are highly motivated to advance in the tournament, but Louisville's strong season and coaching may give them an edge in motivation.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Louisville -600, Stanford +440 | Louisville | β β β β β 86% |
Spread | Louisville -10.5, Stanford +10.5 | Louisville | β β β β β 70% |
Over_under | Over 144.5, Under 144.5 | Under | β β β ββ 55% |
Predicted Outcome
Louisville is expected to win due to their strong season performance and recent dominance over Stanford.
Predicted Score: Louisville 78, Stanford 68