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California at Notre Dame odds, picks, and predictions

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

The California Golden Bears (2-0) head to South Bend to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-2) Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET, (NBC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the California s. Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Cal comes into this game undefeated while Notre Dame comes in without a victory this season.

After losing the Fiesta Bowl in his debut, Marcus Freeman has become the 1st coach in Irish history to lose his first 3 games at the helm. He will now be forced to start Drew Pyne at QB after Tyler Buchner suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the loss to Marshall.

With wins over UC Davis and UNLV, Cal comes in still awaiting a challenge. In their 1st road game and with Notre Dame needing a win, they will get their challenge this week.

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California at Notre Dame odds

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Money line (ML): California +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Notre Dame -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): California +10.5 (-117) | Notre Dame -10.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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California at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 27, California 13

Money line

PASS. Notre Dame will win this game. But I can’t tell you take any odds this high.

Against the spread

NOTRE DAME -10.5 (-103).

The Fighting Irish are mad. Freeman needs his 1st win. They will get it convincingly against a Cal team with a good defense, but nothing on offense. In this battle of the academics, follow the math and take Notre Dame.

Over/Under

STAY AWAY.

This is going to be a defensive battle. Both teams sport solid defenses and both offenses are inept. This seems like a lean to the Under 41.5 (-115), but with the total being so low it could get close. So it is better to just stay away.

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Marshall at Notre Dame odds, picks and predictions

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

The Marshall Thundering Herd (1-0) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-1) meet Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Marshall at Notre Dame odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Marshall rolled up a 55-3 victory against Norfolk State of the FCS last week. The Thundering Herd covered as 40-point favorites with the Under of 59 just coming in. They finished with 380 rushing yards and 232 passing yards.

The Fighting Irish held a 10-7 lead at halftime on the road against Ohio State last Saturday in a top-5 showdown, but the Irish withered in the 2nd half and lost 21-10. This is Notre Dame’s first meeting in program history against Marshall, and the first time playing a Sun Belt Conference opponent.

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Marshall at Notre Dame odds

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Money line (ML): Marshall +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Notre Dame -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Marshall +20.5 (-108) | Notre Dame -20.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Marshall at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 41, Marshall 17

Money line

Notre Dame (-1400) is just way too expensive, as the return is so minimal. The Irish should bounce back and roll to a victory after the Buckeyes loss, but betting these kind of heavy favorites over the long term is a losing proposition.

PASS.

Against the spread

NOTRE DAME -20.5 (-112) looked sharp at times in its opener, holding a powerful Ohio State offense to just 7 points in the 1st half, and 21 points for the game. The Fighting Irish appear primed and ready to bounce back and completely throw a blanket on an undersized Marshall team.

The Thundering Herd posted impressive numbers last week, but there is a big difference between the athletes at Norfolk State and the athletes at Notre Dame.

Over/Under

OVER 50.5 (-112) is the way to go.

While the Notre Dame defense should be able to limit the Marshall offense from doing much of anything, the Irish offense should come alive and move the ball well. I think the Irish do a lot of the heavy lifting, and nearly take care of this Over on their own.

All trends point to the Under, but sometimes you simply need to pay them no mind and go with gut instinct. … And gut instinct says that the Irish are angry, going to score early and often, and roll to a big win at home.

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Notre Dame at Ohio State odds, picks and predictions

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

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes meet at Ohio Stadium Saturday to open their seasons. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Notre Dame vs. Ohio State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Fighting Irish kick off the Marcus Freeman era as coach after Chip Kelly bolted for the open LSU job during the offseason. Freeman is a Dayton, Ohio, native and he also played football for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State leads the all-time series 4-2, winning the last 4 meetings. Notre Dame’s last win in the series was Oct. 31, 1936.

The Buckeyes have posted a 5-2-1 ATS mark in their last 8 games in September, but they’re just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games.

Notre Dame is ranked No. 5 and Ohio State is ranked No. 2 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Notre Dame at Ohio State odds

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Money line (ML): Notre Dame +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Ohio State -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame +16.5 (-112) | Ohio State -16.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Notre Dame at Ohio State picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 38, Notre Dame 24

Money line

Ohio State (-750) will cost you 7 and a half times your potential return, and that’s rather risky, especially against a fellow top-5 team. Notre Dame is breaking in a new quarterback and playing its first regular-season game under Freeman, but they’re still quite formidable.

AVOID.

Against the spread

NOTRE DAME +16.5 (-112) is worth a look, as more than 2 touchdowns is quite a large spread for a battle of teams ranked 5th or higher.

In addition, the Irish have posted an impressive 4-1-1 ATS mark in their last 6 games against Big Ten teams, and cashed in their final 4 road games in 2021.

Over/Under

OVER 59.5 (-105) is worth a look in all Ohio State games until further notice.

The Buckeyes led the nation with 45.5 PPG and 551.6 total yards per game last season, and Heisman Trophy favorite QB C.J. Stroud and the offense are expected to be quite strong yet again.

The Irish cashed the Over in 4 of the final 5 road outings in 2021, and the Over is 7-2 in the previous 9 tries against Big Ten opponents.

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March Madness: Notre Dame vs. Texas Tech odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 11 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish (24-10) meet the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders (26-9) Sunday in the second round of the West Region at the Viejas Arena. Tip-off in San Diego is set for 7:10 p.m. ET (on TBS). Below, we look at the Notre Dame vs. Texas Tech odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Notre Dame tipped off West Region action by beating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 89-87 in double overtime Wednesday in a First Four game. The Fighting Irish then went on to upset the No. 6 seed Alabama Crimson Tide in a 78-64 first-round blowout Friday as 4-point underdogs.

Texas Tech plastered the 14the-seeded Montana State Bobcats 97-62 in the first round, easily covering as a 14.5-point favorite. The Red Raiders are 12-2 straight up (SU) with a plus-21.5 margin of victory and 8-6 against the spread (ATS) this season in non-conference play.

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Notre Dame vs. Texas Tech odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Notre Dame +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Texas Tech -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread: Notre Dame +7.5 (-105) | Texas Tech -7.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Notre Dame vs. Texas Tech odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas Tech 67, Notre Dame 63

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” toward Notre Dame (+270) since I like the Fighting Irish plus the points and, generally, will “sprinkle” on an underdog’s ML when betting it to cover the spread.

However, Texas Tech’s top-ranked defensive efficiency should be enough to earn a berth to the Sweet 16.

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Against the spread

BET NOTRE DAME +7.5 (-105) for 1 unit.

Texas Tech doesn’t shoot it well enough to win by 7.5 points or more and it allows too many 3-point attempts.

For instance, the Red Raiders are 257th in 3-point shooting and 240th in free-throw shooting percentages at 32.3% and 69.8%, respectively. I have a tough time laying more than a touchdown with Texas Tech if it cannot put away teams at the foul line.

Furthermore, Notre Dame is eighth in 3-point percentage (38.3%) and Texas Tech is 66th in defensive 3-point shooting percentage (31.4%) but ranks 305th in opponent’s 3-point attempt rate (24.3 per game).

The Fighting Irish are going to keep this close if the Red Raiders allow them to chuck 3-pointers. Also, a backdoor cover is wide open for a Notre Dame team that shoots it that well from the field.

NOTRE DAME +7.5 (-105) is my favorite wager in this game.

Over/Under

LEAN to the UNDER 132.5 (-115) because there’s a Pros versus Joe’s scenario in the betting market for the total and Notre Dame’s offense could be in serious trouble if it doesn’t knock down 3s.

According to Pregame.com, more than 70% of the cash is on the Under, while roughly 70% of the action is on the Over. Typically, in sports betting, it’s wise to follow the money especially when it’s counter to the public since the “sharps” wager a lot more dough than your average Joe.

Plus, both teams do a good job cleaning the glass on defense so there should be a lot of one-and-done possessions, Texas Tech ranks 25th in 2-point shooting percentage (55.5%) and both teams play at a below-average pace.

Notre Dame’s spread is my preferred play, but there’s some value on UNDER 132.5 (-115).

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March Madness: Notre Dame vs. Alabama odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Notre Dame vs. Alabama odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 11th-seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish (23-10) play the No. 6 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (19-13) Friday in the first round of the West Region. Tip-off at the Viejas Arena in San Diego is set for 4:15 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we look at the Notre Dame vs. Alabama odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Notre Dame advanced to the first round of the main bracket by beating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 89-87 in overtime Wednesday in the First Four.

The Fighting Irish are 52nd in adjusted net rating, according to KenPom, and played the 67th-toughest schedule, per USA TODAY’s Jeff Sagarin.

Alabama earned an at-large bid in the Big Dance and finished fifth in the SEC this season, which was the second-best conference in college basketball by winning percentage.

The Crimson Tide were eliminated in the Sweet 16 last season by UCLA in overtime 88-78. KenPom ranks Alabama 25th in adjusted net rating and the Crimson Tide played the second-hardest schedule, according to Sagarin.

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Notre Dame at Alabama odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Notre Dame +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Alabama -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame +3.5 (-102) | Alabama -3.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Notre Dame at Alabama odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 77, Alabama 69

Money line

SPRINKLE on NOTRE DAME (+155) with the plan of hitting the spread harder because there’s a suspect line freeze in the betting market and Alabama’s offense is too inefficient.

According to Pregame.com, more than 90% of the cash is on Alabama (-190) but the line hasn’t budged from the opener. This tells us that the oddsmakers are okay accepting more pro-Crimson Tide action. Obviously, we don’t want to play into the House’s hand.

Alabama is 242nd in offensive turnover rate (TOV%) and has the 12th-highest 3-point attempt rate, but connects on just 30.8% of them (309th nationally). Notre Dame would love to engage Alabama in a 3-point shootout considering it ranks 20th in 3-point percentage (38.0).

Plus there’s been value in recent tournaments backing teams that played in First Four games. At least one First Four participant has won a first-round game in nine of the 10 NCAA tournaments since the First Four began in 2011. In fact, last season, UCLA made the main bracket via the First Four and ended up eliminating Alabama.

Again, the sharper is the Fighting Irish’s spread but I’ll SPRINKLE on NOTRE DAME (+155).

Against the spread

Definitely BET NOTRE DAME +3.5 (-102) heavier than or instead of the money line based on the aforementioned logic and because we are seeing the same line freeze in the ATS betting market as well.

Furthermore, the Fighting Irish are 3-1 ATS as 3-to-4.5-point underdogs and 9-5 ATS versus teams with a winning record. While the Crimson Tide are 0-5 ATS as 3-to-4.5-point favorites and 7-12-1 ATS versus winning teams.

NOTRE DAME PLUS THE POINTS is my favorite wager in this game.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 152.5 (-110) only because I prefer Notre Dame’s spread more than the total.

But, the Fighting Irish plays at the 310th-fastest pace and they should be able to control the tempo of this game with their above-average defensive rebounding rate and 35th-ranked offensive TOV%.

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March Madness: Notre Dame vs. Rutgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (22-10) meet the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (18-13) Wednesday night with the winner advancing as a No. 11 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Championship Tournament. The contest at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio. is slated to tip off at 9:10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Notre Dame vs. Rutgers odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Notre Dame lost to Virginia Tech in its first game of the ACC Tournament, and the Irish are 3-3 in their last six games. Turnovers plagued the Irish in a couple of those losses, uncharacteristic for a team that ranks in the top-30 in turnover avoidance. The Irish are a top-shelf team when it comes to 3-point shooting. Since Feb. 12, they’ve shot a robust 43.8% on triples.

Rutgers lost to Iowa in their Big Ten tourney first-rounder. After consecutive wins over Michigan State, Ohio State, Wisconsin, and Illinois in early February, the Scarlet Knights have gone just 2-4. A normally strong RU defense has yielded 71.0 points per game over that span. The Knights have also been below average on the boards of late.

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Notre Dame vs. Rutgers odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Notre Dame -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rutgers -105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame -1.5 (-102) | Rutgers +1.5 (-122)
Over/Under (O/U): 133.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Notre Dame vs. Rutgers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 68, Rutgers 66

Money line

The winner of this game will take on sixth-seeded Alabama Friday in San Diego. There is a bit of a thought that Rutgers could give UA a tough match-up challenge. But RU is wildly inconsistent, and Notre Dame’s offense is on a track good enough to support a FIGHTING IRISH (-115) play here.

The lean here is a small one as the score-from-distance Irish are quite reliant on the 3-ball. Maybe too much so. Of the four play-in games in Dayton, this final contest has the most betting gray area. Consider a partial-unit play.

Against the spread

The Scarlet Knights are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games overall. The Fighting Irish are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following a ATS loss.

Again, with a whisper of a lean, the play is on NOTRE DAME -1.5 (-102).

Over/Under

If the sides are among the most unlikable of the First Four, the O/U is most certainly the most unlikable of the group of games in Dayton.

Trigger signals come in on both sides, and this is a play best left … well, unplayed. PASS.

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Fiesta Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Notre Dame odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Fiesta Bowl odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 9 Oklahoma State Cowboys (11-2) clash with the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-1) Saturday in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl. The kickoff at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and the game airs on ESPN. Below, we look at the Oklahoma State vs. Notre Dame odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Oklahoma State had its College Football Playoff chances spoiled with a Big XII title game loss to the No. 6 Baylor Bears 21-16 as 7-point favorites.

The Cowboys allow the fewest points per game and yards per play in the Big XII and have the Big XII Coach of the Year in Mike Gundy. Oklahoma State is 9-3-1 ATS and 4-8-1 O/U with the ninth-hardest schedule, according to USA TODAY’s Jeff Sagarin.

Notre Dame is the last team out of the College Football Playoff, and former head coach Brian Kelly left the program abruptly after accepting the same gig for the LSU Tigers.

The Fighting Irish have marquee victories vs. the Wisconsin Badgers and the Purdue Boilermakers but lost at home to the No. 4 Cincinnati Bearcats 24-13 Oct. 2. Notre Dame is 9-3 ATS and 6-6 O/U with the 49th-toughest schedule (Sagarin).

Oklahoma State vs. Notre Dame odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Oklahoma State -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Notre Dame -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Oklahoma State +0.5 (-110) | Notre Dame -0.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Oklahoma State vs. Notre Dame odds, lines, picks and predictions

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Prediction

Oklahoma State 23, Notre Dame 17

Money line

BET OKLAHOMA STATE (-110) for 1 unit because I really like how its defense matches up against Notre Dame. We’re just getting there a bit late as they were plus-money earlier in the day.

Notre Dame’s leading rusher, RB Kyren Williams, opted out of the Fiesta Bowl to prep for the NFL Draft, and the Fighting Irish’s ground game was probably going to struggle vs. Oklahoma State’s defense anyhow.

For instance, Notre Dame ranks 99th in line yards per snap, 87th in rushing success rate and 108th in offensive busted drive rate (according to Football Outsiders). Whereas Oklahoma State’s defense is second in total efficiency, ranks third in line yards per snap and fifth in rushing yards allowed per game.

If Notre Dame doesn’t get production out of its rushing attack then the Fighting Irish will be forced to convert a bunch of long third-downs. This is a situation that Notre Dame figures to lose.

Oklahoma State is 23rd in defensive third-down conversion rate and has the highest sack rate in the country while Notre Dame’s offensive line is 106th in sack rate allowed (per Football Outsiders).

This pass-rush strength-on-weakness edge in Oklahoma State’s favor is big enough to be the differentiator between these two even teams. Also, Oklahoma State has one of the best secondaries in the Big XII, making it even more difficult for Notre Dame QB Jack Coan and co.

BET OKLAHOMA STATE (-110).

Against the spread

PASS since Oklahoma State +0.5 (-110) doesn’t offer up any insurance for our Cowboys money line wager. For what it’s worth, Oklahoma State is 5-0 ATS in its past five bowl games with a plus-10.9 spread differential.

Over/Under

BET the UNDER 45.5 (-115) for 1 unit because Notre Dame also has one of the best defenses in the nation. Notre Dame ranks eighth in defensive efficiency (Football Outsiders), ninth in points per play and 14th in opponent’s third-down conversion rate.

Plus there’s a line freeze in the betting market for the total in this game. According to Pregame.com, more than three-fourths of the action is on the Over, but the total hasn’t budged off the opener. It seems that the oddsmakers are confident in their total and are cool with taking more Over money.

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Notre Dame at Illinois odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Illinois Fighting Illini odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-2) meet the No. 15 Illinois Fighting Illini (4-2) as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge Monday. Tipoff at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill., is slated for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Notre Dame vs. Illinois odds and lines and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Notre Dame returns to action after the Maui Jim Invitational held in Las Vegas last week. The Irish went 1-2 in the tournament, struggling with their shooting in losses to Saint Mary’s and Texas A&M. A Notre Dame five that last season shot nearly 37% from 3-point range has thus far connected on just 32.0% of its attempts. The Irish went a combined 12-for-44 (27.3%) on 3’s in its losses in Las Vegas.

Illinois lost two straight games in mid-November but has responded with back-to-back wins since. In the Illini’s two latest victories combined, they outshot Kansas State and Texas-Rio Grande 57.4% to 42.9%. That’s in a mix that included 22.5 3-point attempts per game.

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Notre Dame at Illinois odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Notre Dame +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Illinois -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame +6.5 (-110) | Illinois -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Notre Dame at Illinois odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Illinois 76, Notre Dame 70

Money line

Consider a partial-unit play on ILLINOIS (-290).

Notre Dame could be a bit road-weary after its Vegas trip. The Illini have had a couple clunkers so far, but their well-played games have exhibited numbers that would make them a solid 75-80% proposition in this game on home hardwood.

UI has had some turnover issues, and that serves to nix the value against the number. A two-to-three possession game late could easily dissolve into a 3-point difference by the final buzzer.

There isn’t a ton of profit leverage here, but what there is can best be found on the money line.

Against the spread

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over is 4-0 in Notre Dame’s last four games following a straight-up loss.

Both teams get to the stripe, and both have had their offensive numbers depressed a bit by some low-possession games.

BACK THE OVER 141.5 (-115).

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Notre Dame at Stanford odds, picks and prediction

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

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (10-1) hit the West Coast for their annual game with the Stanford Cardinal (3-8) Saturday. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (on FOX) at Stanford Stadium. Below, we look at the Notre Dame vs. Stanford odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Irish are No. 5 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, and No. 6 in the College Football Playoff Rankings. Not only do they need to win this regular-season finale, but they’ll also need some help, hoping to jump two teams in the CFP Rankings to get a shot at playing for the national title.

Notre Dame, which crushed Georgia Tech 55-0 last week, is on a six-game winning streak since losing to No. 4 Cincinnati 24-13 at home Oct. 2.

Stanford enters on a six-game losing streak, recently suffering a 44-11 home loss to rival California last Saturday. It’s hard to believe that the Cardinal upset then-No. 3 Oregon 31-24 in overtime at home Oct. 2, which happens to be their last win.

Notre Dame at Stanford odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Notre Dame -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100) | Stanford +700 (bet $100 to win $700)
Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame -20.5 (-112) | Stanford +20.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Notre Dame at Stanford odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 56, Stanford 13

Money line

PASS. The Irish will roll, but backing a -1200 money line is amateur hour. You can include it in a parlay, but there’s really no benefit there either.

Against the spread

NOTRE DAME -20.5 (-112) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager.

ATS records: Notre Dame 8-3 | Stanford 3-8

The Irish need to earn as many style points as possible if they want to jump over two teams and land in the top 4 of the CFP Rankings.

The defense has been nasty of late, not allowing a touchdown in the last three games. Before the 55-0 spanking of Georgia Tech, Notre Dame won at Virginia 28-3 Nov. 13 and defeated a visiting Navy squad 34-6 Nov. 6.

For the season, the Irish have allowed just 18.6 points per game to rank 12th in the country and only 12 rushing touchdowns, tied for 27th.

That doesn’t bode well for the Cardinal, who average 308.9 offensive yards per game (121st), including 89.8 rushing yards per game (126th). While they pass for 219.1 yards per game (78th), they average just 21.0 points per game (111th).

Over/Under

OVER 53.5 (-112) is the way to go here.

O/U records: Notre Dame 5-6 | Stanford 5-6

With this being the Irish’s final regular-season game, they should be looking to score at least 50 points as they need the already-mentioned “as many style points as possible.”

Notre Dame put up 45 points in its last visit to Stanford Stadium in a 21-point win two seasons ago.

As for Stanford, it has been outscored 128-32 in its last three games.

This could get real ugly for the home side.

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Georgia Tech at Notre Dame odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Notre Dame Fighting Irish odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-7, 2-6 ACC) visit the No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-1, Independent) Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Yellow Jackets waved good-bye to bowl eligibility with a 41-30 loss to Boston College at home last week, a fourth consecutive loss after a 3-3 start. The Ramblin’ Wreck is also just 1-5 ATS across the past six outings.

The Fighting Irish are still very much alive for a spot in the College Football Playoffs and need to keep winning. Wowing the voters with an impressive win wouldn’t hurt, either, so look for style points here, too.

Rankings courtesy of the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Georgia Tech +570 (bet $100 to win $570) | Notre Dame -900 (bet $900 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia Tech +17.5 (-107) | Notre Dame -17.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 57.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Georgia Tech at Notre Dame odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 43, Georgia Tech 25

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