Notre Dame (4-1) vs Stanford (2-3)
Game Info: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Notre Dame Stadium)
Betting Odds: Notre Dame -23.5 / Stanford +23.5 --- Over/Under: 45.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Stanford Cardinal and Notre Dame Fighting Irish meet Saturday in week 7 college football action at Notre Dame Stadium. Here’s a Stanford vs Notre Dame Prediction. This article will include a Stanford vs Notre Dame Pick.
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal lost to Clemson and Virginia Tech, and they play SMU next. Stanford has won 4 of its last 7 road games. Ashton Daniels is completing 59.1 percent of his passes for 633 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Elic Ayomanor and Ismael Cisse have combined for 503 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Sam Roush has 12 receptions.
The Stanford Cardinal ground game is averaging 155.6 yards per contest, and Daniels leads the way with 250 yards on 50 carries. Defensively, Stanford is allowing 27.2 points and 357.2 yards per game. Tristan Sinclair leads the Stanford Cardinal with 36 tackles, David Bailey has 2 sacks and Collin Wright has 2 interceptions.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Preview
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Miami (OH) and Louisville, and play Georgia Tech next. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have won 7 of their last 8 home games. Riley Leonard is completing 65.1 percent of his passes for 750 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Beaux Collins and Jaden Greathouse have combined for 321 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Jayden Harrison has 8 receptions.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish ground game is averaging 214 yards per contest, and Leonard leads the way with 376 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Notre Dame is allowing 12.6 points and 284 yards per game. Jack Kiser leads the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with 25 tackles, Boubacar Traore has 3 sacks and Xavier Watts has 2 interceptions.
Why the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will win
- Notre Dame has won 20 of its last 21 games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference at Notre Dame Stadium.
- Stanford has lost each of its last eight road games against AP-ranked teams.
- Notre Dame has covered the spread in each of its last seven games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference at Notre Dame Stadium.
- Stanford has failed to cover the spread in 13 of its last 14 games against AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Notre Dame's last five home games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference has gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Stanford's last seven October road games against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Notre Dame ranks 9th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (5.4).
- Notre Dame ranks T12th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (3.2).
- Stanford ranks T112th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (8.8).
- Stanford ranks 109th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (15.6).
Stanford vs Notre Dame Prediction
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are the better, more talented team and should be favored, but this line feels a bit rich. The Stanford Cardinal are a physical team that has shown they can be sneaky good. Stanford is awful offensively, but it's physical in the trenches and can stop the run. We saw Stanford go into Syracuse and win as a big underdog. This is also a rivalry game where you can often throw out the stats and trends. The underdog has covered 6 of the last 10 games between Stanford and Notre Dame. I want Stanford and the free touchdowns.
Randy’s Pick Stanford +23.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
