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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 0
(0-0) Navy Midshipmen vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 26th
Time: 2:30 ET
Venue: Aviva Stadium
NCAA Week 0 ATS Betting Lines: Navy +20.5 | Notre Dame -20.5
Week 0 CFB Moneyline Odds: Navy +787 | Notre Dame -1430
College Football Betting Total: O/U 51.5
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Notre Dame will look to carry over the momentum from last year’s 35-32 win over Navy. On the defensive end, Notre Dame put the clamps down on Navy as they threw for 108 yards. Offensively, Notre Dame finished with 335 yards of total offense with 269 in the passing game and 66 on the ground.
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Navy Midshipmen
Navy will be looking to put together a better season this year, as last year’s team did not qualify for a bowl game at 4-8. In non-conference play, the Midshipmen were 1-6 while in American Athletic action, the Midshipmen were 3-2. Overall they finished 6th in the American Athletic.
Navy Midshipmen Stats
Quarterback Tai Lavatai returns to the team after throwing for 787 yards and throwing five touchdowns. Last year he completed 46.2% of his passes.
The Navy Midshipmen are looking for Daba Fofana to build on last year’s production in the running game. Last year, he finished with 769 yards on the ground. Jayden Umbarger is the team’s top returning receiver after catching 16 for 265 last season.
Last year’s Navy defense gave up an average of 250.2 passing yards per game. This figure put them 132nd in the country compared to a rush defense that was 7th in the NCAA. Overall, they gave up an average of 24.3 (79th).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Last season, Notre Dame finished with an overall record of 9-4, which included going 0-0 in FBS Independents action. In the FBS Independents they finished in 5th place and finished the season with 45-38 win over South Carolina Gamecocks in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Against non-conference opponents, the Fighting Irish went 9-4.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stats
At the quarterback position, the Fighting Irish will need to replace the production of last year’s leading passer (Drew Pyne). For the season, he completed 64.6% of his passes for 2021 yards and 22 touchdowns.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are looking for Audric Estime to build on last year’s production in the running game. Last year, he finished with 920 yards on the ground. Jayden Thomas is the team’s top returning receiver after catching 25 for 362 last season.
On the defensive side of the ball, Notre Dame finished the season ranked 84th in points allowed. For the season, opponents averaged 23 game. Overall, they were 22nd in quarterbakc hurries and 9th in sacks. Opponents ran for 131 yards per game and threw for 198 against them.
Navy Midshipmen vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Midshipmen are 4-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Fighting Irish are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Midshipmen are 8-2 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Fighting Irish have gone 8-2 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Midshipmen’s last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Fighting Irish’s have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
Navy vs. Notre Dame Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midshipmen | +750 | +788 | +21 | +20.5 |
| Fighting Irish | -1430 | -1434 | -21 | -20.5 |
4* Free Week 0 NCAA Betting Prediction: Notre Dame -20.5
On the spread, the bet that I’ll be getting down for this Notre Dame vs. Navy matchup is to take Notre Dame at -20.5. Last year, they were an above .500 team vs. the spread and should kick off the season with both a straight-up and ATS win.
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Navy Midshipmen vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Betting Tweet Of The Day
Making our mark on Dame Street ☘️#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/0N0wLIYYj1
— The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) August 25, 2023
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