Notre Dame vs. Navy Prediction: Week 9 Odds, Picks & Best Bet (Oct. 31)
Coming off their first loss of the season, with an extra week to rest and practice, the nation's top-ranked independent program takes on one of our country's top military institutions in my Notre Dame vs. Navy prediction.
No. 5 Notre Dame is a massive -30.5-point betting favorite against Navy in this neutral-site matchup. Hosted at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday's opening kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET (ABC).
Notre Dame vs. Navy picks & predictions
See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 9 based on the latest college football odds.
| Pick | Odds | Bet size |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame -30.5 | (-108 via BetMGM) | 2.16 units to profit 2.00 units |
| Over 56.5 | (-107 via bet365) | 1.07 units to profit 1.00 unit |
Picks submitted: Oct. 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Odds subject to change.
Total wagered: 3.23 units | Profit if all picks win: 3.00 units
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Notre Dame vs. Navy prediction & best bet
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Notre Dame -30.5 (-108 via BetMGM)
Laying -30.5 points with any team shows confidence on both sides of the line of scrimmage. The Fighting Irish rank 6th in scoring offense (41.1 points/game) and 4th in defense (13.4 points/game) in 2026.
Led by QB CJ Carr, Notre Dame was held to a season-low 24 points during their only loss of the year in Provo back in Week 7. Now, with head coach Marcus Freeman motivating his guys, expect the Fighting Irish to get back into the win column with an emphatic statement on the East Coast.
Navy has allowed over 29 points per game, sitting outside 100 out of 138 FBS teams in scoring defense. Combine that with Notre Dame's top-10 defense and offense, plus a rest disadvantage, and it starts feeling like -30.5 isn't nearly enough.
Go to BetMGM to bet Notre Dame -30.5 at -108 odds.
📡 SBR Edge: Notre Dame Neutral
Notre Dame has covered the spread in each of its previous 7 games played as a favorite at neutral-site venues.
Notre Dame Routs Navy With Complimentary Football
Carr has been a dynamic passer in 2026. Notre Dame's QB1 has thrown 16 touchdowns to only 1 interception, and now he'll face a Midshipmen defense that has allowed 300+ passing yards and 3 touchdowns in 2 straight outings.
Defensively, Notre Dame may give up a few points in garbage time once this game is out of hand. Navy's offense is its strength but it relies on its rushing attack, which will struggle against a Fighting Irish defense holding opponents to 2.4 YPC and 3 total rushing touchdowns.
Play to: Notre Dame -33.5
Score prediction: Notre Dame 55, Navy 20
Live Notre Dame vs. Navy odds
See the latest odds movement and more on our Notre Dame vs. Navy matchup page.
Notre Dame vs. Navy opening odds
- Moneyline: Notre Dame -6500 | Navy+1800
- Spread: Notre Dame -28.5 (-115) | Navy +28.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: Over 53.5 (-112) | Under 53.5 (-108)
Notre Dame vs. Navy weather
Gillette Stadium's forecast for Saturday's 12 p.m. ET kickoff is set for 50 degrees °F with 9 mph winds and a 0% probability of precipitation. Mild conditions that are unlikely to affect any component of this matchup.
Latest Notre Dame vs. Navy injuries
Notre Dame:
- None
Navy:
- None
How to watch Notre Dame vs. Navy: Week 9
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 31
- Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.)
- TV/Streaming: ABC
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