The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and BYU Cougars meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Here’s a BYU vs. Notre Dame Prediction. This article will include a BYU vs. Notre Dame Pick.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat North Carolina and Stanford, and play Navy next. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have won 16 straight games. CJ Carr is completing 70.8 percent of his passes for 1,378 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jordan Faison and Micah Gilbert have combined for 765 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jaden Greathouse has 11 receptions.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish ground game is averaging 194.8 yards per contest, and Jonaz Walton leads the way with 409 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Notre Dame is allowing 11 points and 214 yards per game. Drayk Bowen leads the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with 30 tackles, Boubacar Traore has 3.5 sacks, and Luke Talich has 2 interceptions.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars beat Iowa State and TCU, and they play UCF next. BYU looks to start 6-0 for a third straight season. Bear Bachmeier is completing 66.4 percent of his passes for 1,033 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Legend Glasker and Kyler Kasper have combined for 556 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Walker Lyons has 13 receptions.
The BYU Cougars’ ground game averages 223.8 yards per contest, and LJ Martin leads with 344 yards and 3 touchdowns. On defense, BYU allows 13.4 points and 254.4 yards per game. Cade Uluave leads the BYU Cougars with 26 tackles, Tausili Akana has 3.5 sacks, and Evan Johnson has 1 interception.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last 16 games against non-conference opponents.
- Notre Dame has lost each of its last three October games as a top-10 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
- BYU has covered the spread in each of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents.
- Notre Dame has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 October games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
- BYU has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-conference opponents at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
- BYU has won the first quarter in each of its last six games against non-conference opponents at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Notre Dame has won each of its last 16 games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of BYU’s last 11 games.
- BYU has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against opponents from the FBS Independents.
- Notre Dame has won the first quarter in each of its last 11 games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
- Notre Dame has won the first half in each of its last 16 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of BYU’s last seven games against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Notre Dame’s last three games have gone OVER the total points line.
BYU Cougars Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, LJ Martin ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (7.8) this season.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, CJ Carr ranks 1st in the league for TD: INT ratio (16.00) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- BYU ranks T6th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (76).
- BYU ranks 7th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (254.4).
- Notre Dame has recorded the most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Notre Dame ranks 1st among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (214.0).
BYU vs Notre Dame Prediction
Notre Dame is the more talented team, balanced, and hasn’t given a reason to bet against it up to this point. BYU is down its top offensive player and key running back. However, BYU is strong defensively and a bully in the trenches, giving itself a fighting chance for an upset. BYU is used to winning games and is also 5-0 ATS this season. Even without Martin, BYU is not a pushover by any means. I want the points with the Cougars.