College Football Odds: BYU vs. Notre Dame prediction, odds, pick

BYU and Notre Dame are playing a neutral-site game in Las Vegas. Both teams are unsure about themselves and their season. The betting line for the game is conservative. Notre Notre lost to Ohio State to start the season, but then beat Cal and North Carolina. They have two weeks off before the match. It is hard to know what to think of these two teams. BYU defeated Baylor earlier this year. Baylor has not looked good since that game. This game gives Notre Irish a chance to reset their seasons and reestablish themselves as a force in college football.

Notre Dame has struggled to move the ball except against North Carolina. The Baylor team BYU defeated had a very limited passing game. BYU can smother the Irish offense and win a low-scoring game against them.

BYU was beaten 41-20 by Oregon a few weeks ago. The team did well against Wyoming and Utah State but did not look impressive. Notre Dame has a defense on par with Oregon's.

Picking a winner here is hard. Picking against the total is the better play. Notre Dame's offense is not very good. BYU can be handled by a fast, athletic defense.

The final prediction and pick is under 50.5.