Notre Dame vs. Navy Prediction
After a week to heal up, will No. 3 Notre Dame continue its strong run in the 2018 season when the Irish hit the road to face Navy on Saturday at 8PM ET in San Diego.
Game Snapshot & Odds
Saturday, October 27, 2018
8PM ET – SDCCU Stadium
TV: CBS
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Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers at BetNow.eu, Notre Dame is the clear favorite in this game, as the Fighting Irish are getting odds of -23.5 points against Navy. The over/under total for the contest is listed at 54.5 points. The public betting for this game currently has 62 percent going on Navy in this game. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our College Football Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.
Notre Dame takes week off
The Fighting Irish are coming off a 19-14 win over Pitt two weeks ago in their worst showing of the season. Still, ND is 7-0 on the year, 4-3 against the spread and 4-3 with the under. The game with Pitt snapped a 3-game cover streak.
Notre Dame is playing very well on both sides of the ball this year. The Irish defense is giving up just 18.7 points and 340.9 yards per game. Offensively, Notre Dame is putting up 32.6 points and 427.7 yards per contest. Ian Book has played well at quarterback, throwing for 1,151 yards and 11 touchdowns with just three interceptions. Miles Boykin has caught 32 passes for 512 yards and four touchdowns while Dexter Williams is the leading rusher with 370 yards and four scores.
Navy on a losing streak
The Midshipmen have dropped four straight following a 49-36 loss to Houston this past weekend. Navy is now 2-5 overall, 1-6 against the spread and 4-3 with the over. Navy has failed to cover in five straight games.
Navy is struggling on defense this year, allowing 34.3 points and 419.7 yards per contest. Offensively, the Fighting Irish are putting up 29.1 points and 388.4 yards per game. They have one of the top rushing attacks in the nation behind their triple-option. Navy averages 310.1 yards per game on the ground. Malcolm Perry has rushed for 729 yards and seven touchdowns to lead the team while seven others have rushed for over 100 yards.
College Football Betting Trends
Notre Dame
The Fighting Irish are just 2-5 against the spread in their last seven against AAC opponents and 2-6 ATS in their last eight against a losing team.
Navy
Nay is 2-5 ATS in its last seven following a loss, but 5-2 ATS in their last seven following a double-digit loss at home.
Prediction:
Navy has been up to the challenge in this series, covering the spread in four of the last five meetings. However, the Midshipmen haven’t looked good this season and really struggling to stop opposing teams. Notre Dame should be rested and ready to return to its high offensive production against a poor defense and the Irish will be able to stuff the option more than most, as they are quite familiar with playing Navy.
College Football Prediction: Notre Dame -23.5