As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish return to South Bend to face off against Miami (OH) in Week 4, fans are reminded of the unsettling memory of the last time they hosted a MAC opponent.
Notre Dame was stunned by Northern Illinois, losing outright as a four-touchdown favorite.
This time, however, both PRO Projections and the weather suggest a different outcome in terms of total points, bringing much-needed optimism to South Bend.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Odds
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Notre Dame enters its Week 4 matchup as a commanding 27.5-point favorite against Miami (OH).
While the spread indicates dominance, a closer look at the Notre Dame football odds reveals an intriguing scenario for total points. The over/under is set at 43.5, but proprietary data from PRO Projections suggests a different result — and the weather may help.
Pick Saturday Week 4
One cannot ignore the role of weather in college football betting, and this game is no exception.
For Miami (OH) vs. Notre Dame, temperatures are expected to be around 86 degrees with wind speeds of just 3 mph. The “Weather Overs” PRO System indicates a strong edge for taking the over when certain game conditions are met: non-conference totals set at 58 or lower, temperatures at 85 degrees or better and wind speeds less than 11 mph.
The Weather Overs PRO system shows a 58% success rate since tracking started. These conditions align perfectly for Saturday’s game, providing further credence to PRO Projections’ projection of a higher total.
For Notre Dame fans looking to bet smartly, it’s essential to consider not just the point spread, but also the total. Given the favorable weather and insights from the “Weather Overs” PRO System, it makes sense to lean toward the over.
This matchup against Miami (OH) presents an excellent opportunity for Notre Dame to not only secure a win, but to also showcase offensive prowess, especially considering what happened last time the Irish hosted a MAC team.
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