Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame Prediction, Odds & Picks: College Football Week 3 Best Bets
The Fighting Irish look for their first win, as I make my best Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame prediction for Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock) game at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Ind. The Aggies are 2-0 and averaging over 40 points per game, but the Fighting Irish are a 6.5-point betting favorite.
I dive into why the Under is one of the best college football picks and why I expect a huge game from Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love. For more on this game, visit the best college football predictions for Week 3.
🏈 Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame prediction
College football expert picks for Friday; odds subject to change.
- Moneyline pick: Notre Dame (-235 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Against the spread pick: Texas A&M +6.5 (-105 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Under 50.5 (-108 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Best bet: Jeremiyah Love Over 75.5 rushing yards (-115 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
📝 Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame best bet
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⬇️ Under 50.5 (-108) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This game’s total opened at 48.5, but it has jumped to 50.5 at the best sports betting sites. The Aggies have scored at least 42 points in each of their games, while giving up at least 22 to offenses far worse than Notre Dame’s. Yet, I expect the Fighting Irish to dictate the pace of this game.
Last season, Notre Dame averaged 201.0 rushing yards per game. The Aggies are already giving up over 140 yards per game this season, so I expect Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love to run all over this defense and limit Marcel Reed’s possessions. And when Reed does have the ball, I expect him to struggle against a Notre Dame defense that held Miami to just 205 passing yards.
FanDuel’s price of -108 suggests a 51.92 % chance this Under hits. A $10 bet would pay $9.26.
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⬆️ Jeremiyah Love Over 75.5 rushing yards (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love wasn’t effective in his first game of the season, rushing just 10 times for 33 yards. But this is a player who averaged 6.9 yards per carry last season, as he racked up 1,125 yards and seven 90-yard games. This includes a 14-carry, 91-yard performance in a 23-13 win over the Aggies.
Despite blowout wins, the Aggies have been gashed on the ground this season. In Week 1, Robert Henry Jr. ran for 177 yards on just 16 carries, and though less impressive, Miles Davis ran for 50 yards and averaged 5.0 yards per carry last week.
Love will need to compete with his teammate Jadarian Price, after Price had a solid six-carry 45-yard game against Miami. That’s the only reason this isn’t a five-star play. BetMGM’s price of -115 suggests a 53.49% chance Love hits this Over. A $10 bet would pay $8.70.
📊 Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame odds: Week 3
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📈 Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame opening odds
- Moneyline: Texas A&M +180 | Notre Dame -220
- Spread: Texas A&M +7 (-110) | Notre Dame -7 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 48.5 (-110) | Under 48.5 (-110)
🔍 Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame odds analysis
The total opened at 48.5 and has risen to 50.5, despite bettors being evenly split about how they think this game will play out. I don’t expect the number to get much higher than it is now, since the public support doesn’t justify oddsmakers moving it much.
As for the spread, the Fighting Irish opened as a 7-point betting favorite, but are now favored by just 6.5 at the best sports betting apps. With a slight majority of bettors backing the Aggies, this spread may never get back to the key number.
🔢 Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame stats
Season stats courtesy of Sports Reference.
| Texas A&M (2-0) | Statistic (per game) | Notre Dame (0-1) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.0 | Points | 24.0 |
| 23.0 | Points allowed | 27.0 |
| 0.0 | Turnover margin | -2.0 |
| 305.0 | Passing yards | 221.0 |
| 171.5 | Rushing yards | 93.0 |
| 171.0 | Passing yards allowed | 205.0 |
| 140.5 | Rushing yards allowed | 134.0 |
| +2.2 | Net yards per play | +0.4 |
📺 Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame game info
- When: Saturday, Sept. 13
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Notre Dame Stadium (Notre Dame, Ind.)
- How to watch: NBC/Peacock
❓ Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame FAQs
Who is favored to win Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame?
The Fighting Irish are favored to win with a moneyline price of -235 or better.
What is the spread for Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame?
The Fighting Irish opened as a 7-point favorite, but are now favored by 6.5.
What is the Over/Under for Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame?
The Over/Under for this game opened at 48.5, but has risen to 50.5.
What are the best bets for Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame?
The best bets for Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame are Under 50.5 (-108) and Jeremiyah Love Over 75.5 rushing yards (-115).
When is the Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame game?
The Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame game will be played on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Notre Dame Stadium. The contest will air live on NBC and stream live on Peacock.
How do college football odds work?
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