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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Channel: NBC
- City: South Bend, Indiana
- Venue: Notre Dame Stadium
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | -2.5 (-113) | O 62.5 (-114) | -138 |
| USC | +2.5 (-107) | U 62.5 (-111) | +113 |
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The No. 21 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-2) bring the third-ranked passing defense in the country into a contest versus the No. 10 USC Trojans (6-0), featuring the No. 3 passing attack, on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The Fighting Irish are just 2.5-point favorites. The total for this one is set at 62.5 points.
In their last outing, the Fighting Irish fell to the Louisville Cardinals 33-20. Last time out, the Trojans won 43-41 over the Arizona Wildcats.
We’ve got all the details you need for this game below—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Notre Dame vs. USC Key Stats
- Notre Dame has averaged 7.1 more points scored this season (34.1) than USC has allowed (27.0).
- Notre Dame is 4-0 overall and 0-0 against the spread when it scores more than 27.0 points.
- When USC limits opposing offenses to fewer than 34.1 points, it is 4-0 overall and 2-1 against the spread.
- USC averages 51.8 points per game, 35.9 more than Notre Dame allows (15.9).
- USC is 2-3 against the spread and 6-0 overall when the team scores more than 15.9 points.
- Notre Dame has a 2-1 record against the spread and a 5-2 record overall when it surrenders less than 51.8 points.
Below are some more important numbers from this season:
| Notre Dame | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 437.9 (4) | 523.3 (2) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 279.4 (50) | 421.3 (115) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 171.0 (54) | 168.2 (55) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 266.9 (41) | 355.2 (3) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 7 (49) | 4 (10) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 8 (58) | 8 (58) |
Notre Dame vs. USC Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Notre Dame averages 34.1 points per game against USC’s 51.8, totaling 23.4 points over the game’s over/under of 62.5.
- This game’s point total is 19.6 fewer points than the 42.9 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2023.
- Notre Dame has a record of 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- USC has won two games against the spread this year.
- Notre Dame has been favored by 2.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s snag a glance at how both teams have matched up against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 2-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-1 | 0-1 |
| USC | 2-3-0 | 4-1-0 | 5-0 | 0-0 |
Notre Dame Statistical Leaders
- Sam Hartman has thrown for 1,712 yards while connecting on 64.5% of his passes (118-for-183), with 16 touchdowns and three interceptions (244.6 yards per game).
- Audric Estime has racked up a team-best 692 rushing yards (98.9 per game) and seven scores.
- Jeremiyah Love has run for 257 yards (36.7 YPG), with one touchdown on the ground.
- Mitchell Evans has racked up 22 catches for 343 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He has been targeted 30 times, and averages 49.0 receiving yards per game.
- Chris Tyree has also added 293 yards, on 14 catches plus two touchdowns. He puts up 41.9 receiving yards per game.
- Jayden Thomas has caught 15 passes on 22 targets for 228 yards and one touchdown.
- Jordan Botelho has 2.0 sacks to lead the team, and has also racked up 2.0 TFL and 18 tackles.
- Over the current campaign, Howard Cross III has racked up 40 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack and leads the team in tackles.
- Xavier Watts has a team-high two interceptions and has tacked on 28 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended in seven games this season.
USC Statistical Leaders
- Caleb Williams has 1,822 passing yards (303.7 per game) and a 71.3% completion percentage, throwing 22 touchdown passes and one interception. He also has 124 rushing yards on 38 carries (with six touchdowns), averaging 20.7 yards per game.
- MarShawn Lloyd has churned out a team-best 519 rushing yards (86.5 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Austin Jones has rushed for 163 yards on 25 carries (27.2 yards per game), with four touchdowns on the ground.
- Tahj Washington has hauled in 21 catches for 456 yards, best on his team, and five touchdowns. He averages 76.0 receiving yards per game.
- Brenden Rice has also tacked on 434 yards on 21 catches and seven touchdowns. He has been targeted 28 times and averages 72.3 receiving yards.
- Mario Williams has caught 17 passes on 26 targets for 206 yards and one touchdown.
- Jamil Muhammad has 6.0 sacks to lead the team, and has also racked up 7.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
- Jaylin Smith has totaled 35 tackles and 4.0 TFL, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
- Jacobe Covington has a team-high one interception and has tacked on six tackles and one pass defended in six games this season.
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