Notre Dame is set to face Navy on Saturday, August 26. Kickoff from Dublin, Ireland is scheduled for 2:30 pm ET while airing on NBC. Notre Dame enters this game as 20.5-point favorites with the total set at 50.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Notre Dame vs. Navy predictions below.
Notre Dame vs. Navy Odds
- Spread: Notre Dame -20.5
- Total: 50.5
Odds as of Tuesday, Aug. 22 via DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, August 26
- Time: 2:30 pm ET
- Location: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
- TV: NBC
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Notre Dame Betting Trends
- Notre Dame is 4-2 ATS in its last six games.
- Total has gone over in 7 straight for Notre Dame.
- Total has gone over in 9 of last 12 Notre Dame vs. Navy games.
Navy Betting Trends
- Total has gone over in 6 of last 8 games for Navy.
- Navy is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games.
Notre Dame vs. Navy Predictions
With the experienced Sam Hartman at quarterback and head coach Marcus Freeman having a year to implement his system (plus adding Gerad Parker at OC), Notre Dame is poised for a strong start to the 2023 season.
The Fighting Irish offense, particularly Hartman paired with this young but talented receiving core, is well-equipped to exploit Navy’s defensive weaknesses, especially in the secondary.
Freeman on Sam Hartman: 6 years of experience, this is his 4th time being a captain. There is no substitution for experience. None.
Nothing will be able to make him be too high or too low.
That's the #1 thing he brings, but also makes the other guys better.
— Irish Sports Daily (@ISDUpdate) August 21, 2023
On the flip side, Notre Dame’s defense is arguably better than last season — at least on paper. The game’s location in Dublin, Ireland, adds an extra layer of support for Notre Dame, further tipping the scales in their favor.
Given these factors, a lopsided victory for Notre Dame seems likely, making the -20.5 spread a strong bet.
The Pick: Notre Dame -20.5 | -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook