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USC at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s USC at Notre Dame odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The USC Trojans (6-0) and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-2) meet Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the USC vs. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Trojans fought off an upset bid from Arizona last Saturday night at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, winning 43-41 in 3 OT to stay unbeaten. However, it failed to cover for the 3rd straight outing, while cashing the Over in each of the games. That’s because USC has allowed 41 points in consecutive outings, and 28 or more points in 3 in a row.

The Fighting Irish lost that gut-wrenching game to Ohio State on the final play on Sept. 23, before going down to Duke and winning in the final minute. It hit the road for a 2nd straight game inside the ACC last week and fell to Louisville 33-20.

The Under has cashed in 3 in a row for the Irish, mainly because the offense has disappeared. After going for 41 or more points in the first 4 games, the Irish offense has averaged just 18.3 PPG, while allowing 21.3 PPG.

USC slapped the brakes on a 4-game series losing streak last season, winning 38-27 in Los Angeles. The Trojans haven’t won in South Bend since a 31-17 win on Oct. 22, 2011.

USC is No. 9 and Notre Dame is No. 21 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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USC at Notre Dame odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:06 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): USC +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Notre Dame -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): USC +2.5 (-105) | Notre Dame -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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USC at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 38, Notre Dame 31

Moneyline

It’s hard to believe USC (+120) is actually the underdog here. Yes, Notre Dame (-145) has had its way with the Trojans in this rivalry game in recent seasons, but USC’s offense has been on fire lately, while Notre Dame’s offense has been rather stagnant.

Yes, the Trojans cannot stop anybody, as they allowed Arizona to walk all over them at the Coliseum, and nearly come away with the upset. But USC’s offense can run with anybody, and if this turns into a track meet, I am not sure Notre Dame has the tools to make it to the finish line first.

Against the spread

While I much prefer the Trojans straight up, playing USC +2.5 (-105) isn’t a terrible play, either. I mean, Notre Dame does have a tendency to play close games lately, and it lost on the final play in regulation at home in the most recent home game. And Notre Dame did snatch a victory from Duke in the final minute of regulation, so we could see another close game with a razor-thin difference.

Over/Under

OVER 60.5 (-105) is worth a look, mainly because USC hasn’t offered up very much resistance on defense lately. Even Notre Dame’s moribund offense should come alive somewhat against the very giving Men of Troy.

And we know QB Caleb Williams and the Trojans are going to score. USC has registered 42 or more points in all 6 games to date.

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Notre Dame at Louisville odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Notre Dame at Louisville odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 25 Louisville Cardinals (5-0) welcome the No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-1) to L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Notre Dame vs. Louisville odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Fighting Irish went to Duke, where College Gameday was, and beat the Blue Devils 21-14 in Week 5, covering as 4.5-point favorites. Notre Dame suffered its lone loss the week prior to the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes, covering as a 3.5-point home underdog. The Fighting Irish are 5-1 against the spread (ATS).

The Cardinals are 2-2-1 ATS and beat the NC State Wolfpack 13-10 on the road in Week 5, pushing as 3-point favorites. Louisville is 2-0 ATS at home this season. It is led by QB Jack Plummer, who has 11 touchdowns and 1,406 passing yards on the season.

Notre Dame is No. 11 and Louisville is No. 25 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Notre Dame at Louisville odds

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Moneyline (ML): Notre Dame -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Louisville +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame -6.5 (-110) | Louisville +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Notre Dame at Louisville picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 30, Louisville 17

Moneyline

PASS.

Notre Dame has far more talent, and it went on the road and beat a then-top-25 side last weekend.

It is 2-0 straight up on the road and should make that 3-0, but at -250, there’s no value on betting a road favorite in college football.

Against the spread

BET NOTRE DAME -6.5 (-110).

For starters, the Fighting Irish are 5-1 ATS this season and 2-0 ATS on the road. That is impressive. They also have a more competent quarterback in former Wake standout QB Sam Hartman, who has 14 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on the season.

Louisville hasn’t played anyone notable yet. It beat NC State by 3 in its last game and took down Boston College 56-28 the week prior. Neither of those teams is at the level of Notre Dame, and the Fighting Irish should be able to overpower Louisville.

Take NOTRE DAME -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 53.5 (-110).

The Fighting Irish have scored 35 points over the last 2 weeks. Their offense hasn’t fared well against competitive teams, which Louisville, being a top-25 side, is. Notre Dame has gone Under in 2 straight games.

Louisville is 1-2 O/U over its last 3 games and has scored 21 or fewer points in 2 of those 3, allowing 14 or fewer in 2 of the 3 as well. Neither team is driving with consistency now, and that may not change.

Back UNDER 53.5 (-110).

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Notre Dame at Duke odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Notre Dame at Duke odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-1) and the Duke Blue Devils (4-0) meet Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Notre Dame vs. Duke odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Fighting Irish lost 17-14 in the most excruciating way possible last week against Ohio State, allowing the go-ahead TD on the final play of regulation. The Irish still hung on for the cover at most shops, cashing as 3.5-point underdogs as the Under (55.5) connected, ending a 3-0 run to the Over.

The Blue Devils keep steaming ahead, spanking UConn 41-7 on the road last week. Not everyone was happy, as Under bettors had about the worse bad beat you’ll ever see. The Huskies scored their lone points with 12 seconds left in regulation to flip the total (45).

Duke is 3-0 ATS against FBS opponents this season, and the Over is 2-0-1 in the past 3 outings after an Under result in its upset win over Clemson on Labor Day night.

Notre Dame leads the all-time series 5-2, including a 38-7 win in its last visit to Durham on Nov. 9, 2019.

Notre Dame is No. 13 and Duke is No. 16 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Notre Dame at Duke odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:02 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Notre Dame -215 (bet $215 to win $100) | Duke +176 (bet $100 to win $176)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame -5.5 (-115) | Duke +5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Notre Dame at Duke picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 34, Duke 23

Moneyline

Notre Dame (-215) looks to bounce back after the devastating home loss. In the grand scheme of things, a 3-point setback to Ohio State, a top-5 team, isn’t going to disqualify the Irish from the playoff conversation, especially losing on the final play. It was a super-close game. However, it needs to win out, and can gather some momentum with a road win against a top-20 team.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

NOTRE DAME -5.5 (-110) is a great play, and it’s surprising that this line isn’t much higher.

The Fighting Irish have QB Sam Hartman and a tremendous passing attack, but the offense is well balanced, with RB Audric Estime racking up 7.7 yards per game with 5 rushing TDs in 5 games. This is a powerful type of offense that Duke +5.5 (-110) just hasn’t seen all season. You might say Clemson, but the Tigers are just 2-2, and that Duke upset on Labor Day is looking a little less impressive.

Over/Under

OVER 52.5 (-115) is the lean, as Notre Dame looks to get the offense untracked.

Notre Dame had scored 41 or more points in the first 4 games before being stymied by the Ohio State defense last weekend.

Duke has been surprisingly explosive, going for 38 or more points in each of the past 3 games, while cashing the Over in the previous 2 outings. The Blue Devils defense has allowed a total of just 35 points, including exactly 7 in 3 outings. However, facing UConn, Northwestern and Lafayette is a lot different than facing Notre Dame.

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Ohio State at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Ohio State at Notre Dame odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) and the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-0) meet Saturday night at Notre Dame Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Buckeyes started off rather sluggish this season, barely getting by a subpar Indiana side 23-3 as 30-point road favorites on Sept. 2. It followed that up with a solid, yet unspectacular in a 35-7 win over Youngstown State of the FCS, failing to cover for the 2nd time in as many outings.

The public was all over a high-octane Western Kentucky offense catching 30 points from the Buckeyes at “The Shoe” last Saturday, but that’s when QB Kyle McCord and the offense came alive. Ohio State blew out WKU 63-10 as McCord threw for 318 yards and 3 TDs and RB TreVyeon Henderson rushed for a pair of scores for the 2nd straight game.

Notre Dame has enjoyed the services of new QB Sam Hartman so far. The Irish have scored 41 or more points in all 4 games to date, going 4-0 straight up (SU) and 3-1 against the spread (ATS). The Over has cashed in the past 3 outings.

Hartman has completed 71.1% of his passes for 1,061 yards, 13 TDs and 0 INT through 4 games. Ohio State’s defense has allowed just 223.7 total yards per game to rank No. 3 in the country, holding foes to just 140.3 passing yards per contest, checking in 7th overall. The big matchup to watch will be Hartman vs. the Ohio State secondary.

Ohio State is No. 4 and Notre Dame is No. 9 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Ohio State at Notre Dame odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ohio State -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Notre Dame +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State -3 (-108) | Notre Dame +3 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ohio State at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 31, Notre Dame 28

Moneyline

Playing OHIO STATE (-150) straight up as moderate favorites is the way to go. This game is going to be super close, likely coming down to the final possession.

McCord has plenty of weapons at his disposal, including WR Marvin Harrison Jr., who figures to have a big game, and Henderson, who has busted 4 TD runs in the past 2 games.

Notre Dame not only has Hartman, but the run game is in good hands with RB Audric Estime, who has 521 yards and 5 TDs with 8.3 yards per attempt already this season, but Ohio State should still get it done in a competitive game.

Against the spread

Ohio State -3 (-108) is installed as the slight road favorite, and I believe this game comes down right on the number, barring any movement before kickoff. If this were to get to 3 and a hook, I’d gladly take the points at home with Notre Dame.

For now, AVOID, and just play the moneyline.

Over/Under

OVER 55.5 (-110) is the lean. We’re not going to have a defensive battle like we saw in Columbus last season, with the Buckeyes eking out a 21-10 win. The Irish offense is much more high-powered than a season ago, and the Buckeyes have plenty of depth and experience. This is going to be a fun game that flirts with 60 points.

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Central Michigan at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Central Michigan at Notre Dame odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) take on the No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0) Saturday. Kickoff from Notre Dame Stadium is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (Peacock). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Central Michigan vs. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Central Michigan enters Saturday off a 45-42 victory against New Hampshire last week as a 7-point favorite and a 31-7 loss to Michigan State as a 14-point underdog in its season opener.

QB Bert Emanuel Jr. had a dismal performance through the air against New Hampshire, going 7-of-19 for 193 yards, 2 TDs and 2 INTs but that was nullified by his ground performance in which he carried the ball 21 times for 101 yards and 2 TDs. RB Myles Bailey also had 21 carries for 108 yards and a TD.

Notre Dame is seeking its 4th straight win to open the season after taking down NC State 45-24 last week, covering comfortably as a 7-point favorite. QB Sam Hartman tossed 4 TDs while RB Auric Estime rushed the ball 14 times for 134 yards with 2 TDs to lead the Fighting Irish to victory. The Notre Dame defense has played top-notch this season only allowing 30 combined points in its first 3 games.

Notre Dame is No. 11 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Central Michigan at Notre Dame odds

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Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): Central Michigan +34.5 (-110) | Notre Dame -34.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Central Michigan at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 38, Central Michigan 7

Moneyline

The moneyline was OTB at the time of publication but would be too large to warrant consideration even if it was available.

Against the spread

SPRINKLE CENTRAL MICHIGAN +34.5 (-110).

Normally I stay away from a spread this large, but I think you can sprinkle on Central Michigan. Emanuel Jr. did not perform well in the air last week, but having a dual-threat QB can present issues for an opposing defense. Notre Dame should win this game with ease but do not be surprised if Central Michigan is able to put together a good drive here or there.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 51.5 (-105).

The Notre Dame defense has only allowed 30 total points this season and we can expect more of the same this week which will put most of the load to cover the points on the Fighting Irish offense. While they are expected to rout Central Michigan, if their defense holds strong, 51.5 points may be a lot to cover.

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Notre Dame at NC State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Notre Dame at NC State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-0) take on the NC State Wolfpack (1-0) in Week 2 NCAA action. Kickoff from Carter-Finley Stadium is scheduled for noon ET (ABC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Notre Dame vs. NC State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Notre Dame outscored its first 2 opponents this season by 92 points but that isn’t as impressive when you see it beat Navy and Tennessee St. This will be the Fighting Irish’s first real test and it’s against a power five school at a venue they haven’t visited since 2016.

New Fighting Irish QB Sam Hartman knows this NC State team very well as he transferred from conference rival Wake Forest after 5 seasons. He went 14-of-17 for 194 yards with 2 touchdowns in their 56-3 over Tennessee State last weekend.

The Wolfpack did a major overhaul of their program in the off-season and the big question was how quickly they would mesh. While they won their first game 24-14 on the road at UConn, it was not very impressive. QB Brennan Armstrong was adequate, throwing for 155 yards and adding another 91 yards on the ground, but he’ll need to take it to another level to beat a team like Notre Dame who has not allowed a touchdown on the season.

The last time these two teams met was in 2017 when both teams were ranked inside the top 25. Notre Dame came out on top 35-14, covering as a 7-point favorite, as the Under (60.5) cashed. Both of these teams have something to prove to themselves and to onlookers.

The Fighting Irish are ranked No. 11 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

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Notre Dame at NC State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Notre Dame -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | NC State +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame -7.5 (-110) | NC State +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Notre Dame at NC State picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 27, NC State 17

Moneyline

While I believe the Irish come out on top in this matchup, I’m not going to put any money down on a -300 line.

PASS.

Against the spread

AVOID.

This one is really tough to handicap because one team was not challenged at all in its first 2 games and the other looked subpar despite getting the victory.

It’s a slight lean toward Notre Dame because it is the more talented team but I feel like I’m jaded because of the Irish’s lopsided victories. They also cannot lose this game if they have any hopes of making it to the College Football Playoff; Notre Dame has also won 28 straight regular-season games against ACC opponents.

NC State’s head coach Dave Doeren is 8-11 against the spread as a home underdog.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 50.5 (-110).

Notre Dame has not allowed a touchdown through 8 quarters of football this season. NC State went under the total in its first game while holding UConn to just 14 points.

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First look: Notre Dame at NC State odds and lines

Looking at Saturday’s Notre Dame Fighting Irish at NC State Wolfpack college football odds, lines & trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-0) and NC State Wolfpack (1-0) tangle Saturday in Raleigh. Kickoff from Carter-Finley Stadium will be at noon ET (ABC). Below, we look at Notre Dame vs. NC State odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. Also see: SportsbookWire’s college football picks and predictions.

Notre Dame is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll (through week 0). The Irish have already played 2 games and they have yet to yield a touchdown. Against a pair of overmatched foes (Navy, Tennessee State), UND has averaged 500.5 yards per game while allowing 163.5.

North Carolina State won its opener at UConn 24-14 on Thursday. The Wolfpack gave up 2 big-play touchdowns but otherwise played well on defense. The defensive performance was likely a welcome sight for coach Dave Doeren, whose NCSU defenders held foes to just 19.2 points per game last year (12th FBS) but had lost a decent amount of production in the offseason.

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Notre Dame at NC State odds

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Moneyline: Notre Dame -295 (bet $295 to win $100) | NC State +235 (bet $100 to win $235)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame -7 (-118) | NC State +7 (-104)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2023 betting stats

ML: Notre Dame 2-0 | NC State 1-0
ATS: Notre Dame 2-0 | NC State 0-1
O/U: Notre Dame 1-1 | NC State 0-1

Notre Dame vs. NC State head-to-head

UND and NCSU have met 3 times — in 2003, 2016 and 2017 — and the Wolfpack leads the series 2-1.

The recent meetings in 2016 and 2017 produced a straight-up and ATS win on each side. Both contests produced Unders by double-digit margins.

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Navy vs. Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Navy vs. Notre Dame odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 2023 college football season kicks off on Saturday as the Navy Midshipmen and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish lock horns at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Navy vs. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Midshipmen kick off a new era of football, as Brian Newberry coaches his 1st game at the Naval Academy, taking over for the departed Ken Niumatalolo. Offensive coordinator Grant Chesnut is also new, and it appears Navy will spice things up a bit on offense. The Middies will still use a ground-based attack, but there should be a little more of the aerials, which would make the Blue Angels proud.

The Fighting Irish turn to QB Sam Hartman to get Notre Dame back into the national championship picture. Coach Marcus Freeman nabbed the signal caller via the transfer portal after liking what he saw from the QB at Wake Forest.

The Irish eked out a 35-32 win over the Middies in Baltimore last season, winning for the 5th straight season in the series. Navy’s last win in the series came in Jacksonville, Fla., on Nov. 5, 2016, a 28-27 thriller.

Notre Dame is No. 13 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Navy vs. Notre Dame odds

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Moneyline (ML): Navy +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Notre Dame -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Navy +20.5 (-110) | Notre Dame -20.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 49 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Navy vs. Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 38, Navy 13

Moneyline

Notre Dame (-1400) is going to win this game, and it won’t have anything to do with being in Ireland, or the luck of the Irish. It is just the better team, by far, and much more balanced, too.

However, you cannot risk 14 times your potential return, no matter how sure of a thing it looks to be. Over the long haul, betting such heavy favorites is a recipe for disaster.

PASS.

Against the spread

I believe NOTRE DAME -20.5 (-110) opens with a dominant performance overseas. Navy +20.5 (-110) is looking to get back to its 2019 form, where it led the nation in rushing and won 11 games. The run game has fallen off in recent seasons, and the pass game has not quite filled the void. That’s why they have had a precipitous drop in victories. Now, we have a new regime, and it might be a slow start trying to get their footing, especially against a national power.

I don’t like this line, but as long as it stays under 21, it is a decent play. Navy will make it interesting early, as RB Daba Fofana and QB Tai Lavatai keep them in it. However, look for the Irish to pull away late.

Over/Under

OVER 49 (-110) is the slight lean. I think Hartman is able to generate plenty of offense against a Navy defense which no longer has the dominant tackling machine John Marshall. While the defensive backs should be one of the better units for the Middies, they’ll be tested early and often, and eventually they’ll likely wear down in the second half.

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ACC Tournament: Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 14-seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-20, 3-17 ACC) battle the 11-seed Virginia Tech Hokies (18-13, 8-12) in the first round of the ACC Tournament. Tip from Greensboro Coliseum is set for 7 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Virginia Tech beat Notre Dame 93-87 on Feb. 11, covering as a 5-point road favorite as the Over (143) connected.

The Hokies are 77th in the Kenpom rankings with the 34th-best adjusted offense and 125th-best adjusted defense. They have covered the spread in their last 2 games and ended the regular season 13-18 against the spread (ATS). Virginia Tech was 18-13 O/U.

Notre Dame sits 170th in the nation per Kenpom. It has the 104th-best adjusted offense and 262nd-best adjusted defense. The Fighting Irish did cover 4 of their last 6 games despite ending the season 10-21 ATS.

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Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech odds

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Moneyline (ML): Notre Dame +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Virginia Tech -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame +6.5 (-110) | Virginia Tech -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech picks and predictions

Prediction

Virginia Tech 79, Notre Dame 71

Moneyline

AVOID.

While Virginia Tech (-280) may work well in a parlay, it is unplayable outright. Notre Dame (+240) is 11-20 straight up this season and has lost 8 of its last 9 outings, so it is not worth a play either.

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Against the spread

LEAN VIRGINIA TECH -6.5 (-110).

I don’t love this play only because tournament games tend to run close, but Tech is the far better side and has proven it throughout the season. Also, the Fighting Irish haven’t rewarded bettors for the majority of the season.

The Hokies rank 73rd in the nation in 3-point shooting (36.1%). The porous Notre Dame defense should give up ample open looks, and that’s what Virginia Tech does best.

Expect it to be able to pull away in this game, and back VIRGINIA TECH -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 144.5 (-105).

Virginia Tech has hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games and has the offense to score with ease. It has 4 players averaging double digits, including G Hunter Cattoor, who is shooting 42.5% from deep.

Tech also went on the road and put up 93 in its lone matchup vs. Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are 16-13 O/U this season and should look to keep the tempo high to keep up with the dynamic Tech offense.

Expect points to come in bunches and back the OVER 144.5 (-105).

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Pittsburgh at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Pittsburgh at Notre Dame odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 25 Pittsburgh Panthers (21-8, 14-4 ACC) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-19, 2-16) meet Wednesday at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Panthers scored a season-high 99 points last time out in a 17-point victory and cover against Syracuse. Pitts enters the day with a half-game lead over Miami and Virginia for 1st place in the ACC with just 2 games remaining, including a trip to Miami next Saturday.

The Fighting Irish haven’t provided much resistance for most of this season, but Notre Dame has covered 3 of the past 4 outings. Still, the Irish are in a 7-game nosedive since an ACC win over lowly Louisville on Jan. 28. The Under has cashed in the past 4 games for the Irish.

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Pittsburgh at Notre Dame odds

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Moneyline (ML): Pittsburgh -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Notre Dame +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
Against the spread: Pittsburgh -3.5 (-115) | Notre Dame +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pittsburgh at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 77, Notre Dame 69

Moneyline

The moneyline is a little on the pricey side, as PITTSBURGH (-190) sits just past my usual personal limit (-180) for a singular moneyline play. It’s a slam-dunk, though, if you don’t want to fiddle around with the points. The Panthers are vying for first in the ACC, and the Irish are just playing out the string. Don’t expect much resistance.

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Against the spread

PITTSBURGH -3.5 (-115) simply needs to win by a pair of buckets to grab the cover. Yes, this is an ACC road game, but Notre Dame is a shell of its former self.

The Panthers are playing very good basketball lately, winning 8 of the past 9 games outright and covering the spread in 6 of the past 8. On the flip side, the Irish are just 5-15 ATS in the past 20 at home, including 0-4 ATS in the past 4 against teams with a winning road record.

Over/Under

OVER 142.5 (-110) is the lean in this ACC conflict.

The Over is 5-1 in the past 6 games overall, and Pitt just posted a season-high 99 points last time out against Syracuse. The Panthers’ offense has sky-high confidence right now, and it will put it on the struggling Irish.

While the Irish have cashed the Under in 4 straight, the Over is 5-1 in the past 6 games against teams with a winning overall record.

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