Navy snapped a three-game losing streak by topping Tulsa last week and now it will face one of the best programs in college football this weekend. No. 10 Notre Dame will host the Midshipmen (2-6) on Saturday. The Fighting Irish (7-1) could extend their winning streak to four games with another victory.
Kickoff from Notre Dame Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The Fighting Irish are favored by 21 points in the latest Notre Dame vs. Navy odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points is set at 47.5. Before making any Navy vs. Notre Dame picks, be sure to see the college football predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Notre Dame vs. Navy and locked in its college football picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see all of the model’s CFB picks. Here are several college football odds and trends for Navy vs. Notre Dame:
- Notre Dame vs. Navy spread: Notre Dame -21
- Notre Dame vs. Navy over-under: 47.5
- Notre Dame vs. Navy money line: Navy +900, Notre Dame -1700
- NAVY: The Midshipmen are 5-1 ATS in their last six games
- ND: The Fighting Irish are 5-0 straight in their previous five home games against the Midshipmen
Featured Game | Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Navy Midshipmen
Why Navy can cover
Navy’s straight-up record isn’t ideal, but the underdog has been phenomenal against the spread despite facing tough competition. In their last six games, the Midshipmen have faced three ranked teams and didn’t lose to any of them by double-digits. Navy’s sturdy rushing attack has helped the Midshipmen stay competitive against more talented competition.
Navy lacks consistency through the air and has tallied less than 70 passing yards in six games this season. The Midshipmen boast a top-20 rushing offense, though. They average more than 222 rushing yards per game. If Navy can move the chains on the ground and keep the ball away from Notre Dame, the underdogs could cover again.
Why Notre Dame can cover
Notre Dame has beaten Navy in three straight meetings, and its latest two victories have been blowouts. The Fighting Irish won by 32 last year and 22 the year before that. They’re dominating the all-time series with a 78-13-1 record, and the average difference in score is 16.2 points.
Notre Dame’s offense has been productive since underwhelming against No. 2 Cincinnati. The Fighting Irish scored at least 31 points at home in each of their last two games and put up a season-high 44 points against North Carolina last week. Navy doesn’t have nearly as much firepower on offense and averages 19 points per game on the road. Their subpar passing attack could cause three and outs to pile up, which bodes well for a Fighting Irish team that’s bounced back since tasting defeat.
How to make Navy vs. Notre Dame picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 51 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits 60 percent of the time. You can only see that pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Notre Dame vs. Navy? And which side of the spread hits 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the computer model that has crushed its college football picks, and find out.
