This week, our NCAA Football feature betting game is the 19th-ranked Army Black Knights versus the 6th-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish. We are 3-2 Against the Spread with our feature game picks after Arkansas covered versus Texas in week 12. Army (9-0, 7-0) comes into this big-time showdown undefeated and looking to keep their chances alive for a spot in the College Football playoff.
The Black Knights narrowly defeated North Texas last week 14-3, in what surely was a look-ahead game. Notre Dame is 9-1 and sitting sixth in the country after last week’s 35-14 victory over Virginia. The Irish have been on a role since they were upset by Northern Illinois in September. Since that loss, Notre Dame has won eight straight and beaten opponents by an average score of 43-11. This game will be played on neutral ground at Yankee Stadium.
Army vs. Notre Dame Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Army Black Knights | +14.5 (-110) | o44.5 (-115) | +500 |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | -14.5 (-110) | u44.5 (-105) | -700 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Army Black Knights vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Details
- Fixture: Army Black Knights vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Date and Time: November 23, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY
Key Stats
Army Black Knights
Army is ranked 65th in the nation in total offense and is powered by their top-ranked rushing offense. Quarterback Bryson Daily leads the rushing attack with 6.1 yards per carry and 21 touchdowns. Army does not pass very often but Daily does have a 7-1 touchdown to interception ratio. The Black Knights enter week 13 averaging 35.22 points per game and surrendering just 10.33 per game.
The key for Army will be to control the clock with their running game, their 34:52 time of possession ranks number two in the country. For example, Army had a marathon 21 play, 13:54 scoring drive versus North Texas, which is the blueprint for them to secure a victory over the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Irish are ranked 70th in total offense and are more balanced than Army, averaging 199 yards rushing and 216 yards passing. They are led by quarterback Riley Leonard, who comes in with a 12-4 touchdown to interception ratio. Running back Jeremiyah Love paces the Irish rushing attack with 12 touchdowns and 6.3 yards per carry. Notre Dame averages 38 points per game and yields just 11.4 per game.
The key for the Irish is simple, they have to contain Army quarterback Byrson Daily to keep them away from their ball-control offense. The issue is no team has been able to stop Daily or the Black Knight’s offense. With that being said, Notre Dame will not be looking past Army by any stretch as they know a loss would potentially knock them out of the College Football playoff.
Prediction
These two teams have faced each other just twice since 2010, with Notre Dame winning both times by a combined score of 71-9. We like Army to play well in this game, as we spotted a burner line here. Army is seeing 89% of the money and 67% of the tickets, dropping the line 1.5 points down to 14. The total has also climbed a point up to 44.5.
The over is 5-4-1 in Army’s last 10 games overall and the Irish are 6-4 to the over in their last away and as a favorite. Both teams feature offenses scoring over 30 points per game and we are a bit leery of using Army ATS. Therefore, will use our betting edge active underdog system play, and wager on the over 44.
Final Pick: Army/Notre Dame over 44
*Odds Via FanDuel Sportsbook and Subject to Change*
