Whos favored in the Notre Dame game today?

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-2) and the North Carolina Tar Heels (3-0) meet Saturday at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Notre Dame at North Carolina school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Fighting Irish picked up their first win of the season, defeating California 24-17 last weekend after losses to Ohio State and Marshall in the first two weekends. The Irish are still 1-2 ATS, and the Under has cashed in all 3 games.

The Tar Heels picked up a 2nd consecutive road win inside the dangerous Sun Belt Conference, winning 35-28 at Georgia State. UNC is 3-0 despite allowing 24 or more points in each outing.

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  • Money line (ML): Notre Dame +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | North Carolina -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Notre Dame +2.5 (-108) | North Carolina -2.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Notre Dame at North Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

North Carolina 31, Notre Dame 27

Money line

NORTH CAROLINA (-135) is a strong play at home against a stumbling Notre Dame team, which has struggled offensively.

The Fighting Irish started QB Tyler Buchner in the first 2 games, but he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury against Marshall. QB Drew Pyne took over as the starter in the win over Cal, but it was a choppy performance, and the Irish will have to be on point to keep up with the high-octane UNC offense.

Against the spread

NORTH CAROLINA -2.5 (-112) is worth a look on its home field.

The Tar Heels have struggled defensively, allowing 468.3 total yards per game to rank 123rd in the nation, while coughing up 37.7 points per game. That’s the concern here, although their problems on D should be masked a bit with the Irish starting a backup QB still cutting his teeth.

Over/Under

BET OVER 55.5 (-112).

Yes, Notre Dame has cashed the Under in all 3 of its games, struggling to score points, while playing strong defense.

But I’m not playing Under and UNC ever, as this team struggles so much on defense, and can score tons of points on the other side of the ball.

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Who is favored in Notre Dame game?

The Fighting Irish are 26-point favorites in the latest Notre Dame vs. UNLV odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 47.

Is Notre Dame favored over North Carolina?

North Carolina vs. Notre Dame spread: North Carolina -2.5.

Who is favored in the Purdue football game?

Wisconsin vs Purdue According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Wisconsin is favored by 2.5 points at home.

What's the spread on the Notre Dame California game?

The Fighting Irish are 12-point favorites in the latest Notre Dame vs. California odds, with over/under for total points set at 41.