Stanford Meets Notre Dame in Epic NCAA Football Betting Match

Stanford Cardinal vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Following their impressive week one win over Michigan, Notre Dame was sluggish in the two games that followed.  But they were so good last week that Wake Forest fired their defensive coordinator after the game.  Indeed, Notre Dame scored a 56-27-week four NCAA Football betting payout over the Demon Deacons.  In the same way Stanford is coming off a huge week four win as well.  To be exact Stanford rallied from a 24-7 deficit to score a 38-31 overtime win at Oregon.  More emphatically they trailed by ten points with just 4:39 to play to tie the game.

Stanford Cardinal vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Date and Time:  Saturday, September 29, 2018, 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, Indiana

NCAA Football Betting Odds at SBG:

TeamSpreadTotal
Stanford+4½ (-110)54 (-110)
Notre Dame-4½ (-110)54 (-110)
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Stanford vs. Notre Dame TV Coverage:  NBC

Stanford Cardinal

Fashion Stanford’s NCAA Football betting comeback at Oregon on national prime time TV.  Certainly, it was one of the greatest college football comebacks in recent memory.  Stanford is now 4-0 straight up and 3-1 against the spread with three of their games going under the total.  Balanced against that are some disturbing metrics.  For example, the Cardinal ranks 101st national for total offense.  And the defense has been average at best with a national rank of 56th.   Counter to that are impressive wins over San Diego State, USC and of course at Oregon.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

A clear difference was shown by Notre Dame last week compared to its two previous matchups.  In fact, the Irish outgained Wake Forest 566-398.  As a consequence of a quarterback change did Notre Dame come to life.  Ian Brook was the Online wagering difference with 325 yards passing and two touchdowns.  Also, running back Jake Armstrong ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns.  After the struggles of Brandon Wimbush, the performance of Book has ignited new excitement.  Brian Kelly must be given credit as coach for rolling the dice to jumpstart his team.

Stats to Consider

Such as the Irish scored the big win last week they also have mediocre metrics.  To illustrate Notre Dame ranks 66th in the country for total offense.  In a similar way the Fighting Irish rank 65th in the country for total defense.  Stanford has been an effective road dog betting value lately.  Consider the Cardinal having six payouts in their last nine games in that role.  Four of Stanford’s last six as road dogs also went over the total.  Balanced against that has been Notre Dame’s struggles as a home chalk.  To illuminate the Irish have lost nine of their last 14 vs. the line laying points at Touchdown Jesus.  Four of their last five in that situation have also gone under the total.

Team vs. Team

Encompassing this head to head series is Stanford’s two payouts in a row.  Additionally, two of the last three between these teams went over the total.  Further, Stanford has paid in three of their last four at Notre Dame.  All four games also went under the total.

Matchup to Watch

Stanford has the superior NCAA Football Betting trends in this matchup.  Consequently, they are also one of the toughest teams mentally in the game.

Stanford vs. Notre Dame NCAA Football Betting

To begin with Stanford controls the cashier’s cage at Notre Dame.  So too has Notre Dame been a home overlay.

Stanford vs. Notre Dame NCAA Football Betting Pick:  Stanford Cardinal

Stanford vs. Notre Dame NCAA Football Betting Score Prediction: Stanford 20, Notre Dame 17

Catch highlights of Stanford’s thrilling win at Oregon last week!

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