NCAAB · Final

Notre Dame Tops Stanford in Close Contest

Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Maples Pavilion

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 47, Stanford Cardinal 40, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Stanford Cardinal 47-40 at Maples Pavilion on December 30, 2025.

Who was favored in Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal?

Stanford Cardinal were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -310 (about 76% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish emerged victorious against the Stanford Cardinal with a final score of 47-40. This game, held at Maples Pavilion, showcased a significant defensive effort from both teams, resulting in a lower-than-expected scoring output. Notre Dame's victory marks a notable achievement, as they had previously lost to Stanford in their last meeting earlier in the year, when they fell 54-56 on March 6, 2025.

Stanford entered the game with a strong home record of 11-3 and had been performing well recently, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games, including a four-game winning streak. The Cardinal averaged 80.7 points scored and allowed 72.5 points during this stretch. Their recent victories included a notable win against Cal State Northridge, where they scored 88 points, and a solid performance against Colorado, winning 77-68.

On the other hand, Notre Dame had a record of 10-4 and had faced some challenges, with a recent record of 6-4 in their last ten games and a current losing streak of one game. They averaged 72.8 points scored and allowed 69.4 points during this period. Their last game resulted in a 69-72 loss to Purdue Fort Wayne, which added pressure to their performance in this matchup against Stanford.

The game was characterized by strong defensive plays, with neither team able to consistently find their offensive rhythm. The first half ended with Stanford trailing, and despite their efforts in the second half, they could not overcome the deficit. Key moments in the second half included a driving layup by Jeremy Dent-Smith that put Notre Dame ahead 39-35, followed by Garrett Sundra hitting two critical three-pointers that extended their lead to 45-38. Stanford's attempts to close the gap were thwarted as they struggled to convert opportunities into points.

In terms of home and away performance, Stanford had a home record of 4-2 while Notre Dame had struggled on the road with a 1-3 away record prior to this game. The conditions at Maples Pavilion were expected to favor Stanford, but Notre Dame's resilience proved decisive.

The betting odds provided by DraftKings indicated Stanford as the favorites, with a spread of -6.5 and a total set at 143.5. However, the outcome of the game defied these expectations, showcasing the unpredictable nature of college basketball.

Injury reports did not indicate any major absences affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their primary players. The focus for viewers was on the defensive strategies employed by both coaches, with the ability to adapt and respond to the opposing team’s tactics being crucial in this match.

Overall, this game served as a reminder of the competitive landscape of college basketball, where any team can rise to the occasion and secure a victory, regardless of prior records or expectations.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	STAN -6.5	143.5 o -115 / u -105	Notre Dame Fighting Irish +250 · Stanford Cardinal -310

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Leaders

PointsChisom Okpara13Stanford Cardinal
AssistsEbuka Okorie2Stanford Cardinal
ReboundsOskar Giltay11Stanford Cardinal
PointsJalen Haralson13Notre Dame Fighting Irish
AssistsLogan Imes3Notre Dame Fighting Irish
ReboundsCarson Towt10Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Recent form

Stanford Cardinal

Last 10: 8-2Streak W480.7 scored · 72.5 allowed per game4-2 at home

W88-80vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsDec 28
W77-68at Colorado BuffaloesDec 21
W76-60vs UT Arlington MavericksDec 18
W86-82at San José State SpartansDec 14
L74-75vs UNLV RebelsDec 7
W94-72vs Portland PilotsDec 2
W78-77at Saint Louis BillikensNov 29
W72-68at Minnesota Golden GophersNov 28
L69-77vs Seattle U RedhawksNov 22
W93-66vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsNov 19

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Last 10: 6-4Streak L172.8 scored · 69.4 allowed per game1-3 away

L69-72vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsDec 21
W82-58vs Evansville Purple AcesDec 13
W80-65vs Idaho VandalsDec 11
W87-85at TCU Horned FrogsDec 6
W76-71vs Missouri TigersDec 3
L56-66at Houston CougarsNov 26
W68-63vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 25
L61-71at Kansas JayhawksNov 24
W86-79vs Bellarmine KnightsNov 20
L63-64at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 16

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	Stanford Cardinal
Field goals	18-56	13-56
Field goal %	32	23
Three-pointers	3-16	4-30
Three-point %	19	13
Free throws	8-14	10-12
Free throw %	57	83
Rebounds	48	36
Offensive rebounds	16	10
Defensive rebounds	32	26
Assists	6	8
Steals	2	6
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	12	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	4	11
Fast-break points	2	9
Points in the paint	30	18
Fouls	16	15
Largest lead	16	6
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	77	14

How the scoring went

1st Half10-10Carson Towt makes 3-foot hook shot
1st Half12-10Kebba Njie makes 0-foot tip in layup
1st Half14-10Jalen Haralson makes layup
1st Half14-12Aidan Cammann makes 3-foot hook shot (AJ Rohosy assists)
1st Half16-12Garrett Sundra makes 0-foot tip in layup
1st Half17-12Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half17-14Ebuka Okorie makes layup (Benny Gealer assists)
1st Half18-14Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 3
1st Half19-14Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 3
1st Half20-14Cole Certa makes free throw 3 of 3
1st Half20-17Cameron Grant makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jeremy Dent-Smith assists)
1st Half22-17Jalen Haralson makes driving layup
2nd Half24-17Carson Towt makes 2-foot dunk (Logan Imes assists)
2nd Half24-20Benny Gealer makes 29-foot three point jumper (Ebuka Okorie assists)
2nd Half26-20Jalen Haralson makes layup
2nd Half27-20Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half29-20Jalen Haralson makes driving layup
2nd Half31-20Logan Imes makes driving layup
2nd Half34-20Brady Koehler makes 24-foot three point jumper (Logan Imes assists)
2nd Half34-21Jeremy Dent-Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-22Jeremy Dent-Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-22Brady Koehler makes driving layup
2nd Half38-22Brady Koehler makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half38-24Ebuka Okorie makes driving layup
2nd Half38-25Ebuka Okorie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-27Ebuka Okorie makes layup
2nd Half39-27Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-28Chisom Okpara makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-29Chisom Okpara makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-31Donavin Young makes layup (Ebuka Okorie assists)
2nd Half39-32Chisom Okpara makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-33Chisom Okpara makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-35Jeremy Dent-Smith makes driving layup
2nd Half42-35Garrett Sundra makes 26-foot three point jumper (Braeden Shrewsberry assists)
2nd Half42-38Chisom Okpara makes 25-foot three point jumper (Oskar Giltay assists)
2nd Half45-38Garrett Sundra makes 25-foot three point jumper (Logan Imes assists)
2nd Half45-39Oskar Giltay makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-40Oskar Giltay makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-40Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-40Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Stanford Cardinal, below favours Notre Dame Fighting Irish.