Notre Dame vs. Navy Betting Preview: Take the Points?

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Navy’s Possession-Limiting Style Makes the Points Tempting Against Notre Dame

Navy is appealing as a sizable underdog because its run-heavy service academy approach can limit possessions. However, its defense has been horrific, allowing more than 300 passing yards in consecutive games.

Notre Dame enters the matchup off a bye and a loss, so the Irish could be motivated to put up a big number. Still, laying 30 or 30.5 points is difficult, especially with a much more important game coming next week. Whether Notre Dame wins this game by one point or 30 does not change those aspirations.

The concern for anyone taking Navy is a late touchdown that pushes the margin beyond the spread. The game could reach 37-10 in the fourth quarter, leaving Navy backers hoping a fourth-string Notre Dame running back does not break free for a touchdown.

The points would be the preferred side, but Navy’s defensive struggles make this a game to avoid betting.