Virginia Cavaliers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Notre Dame has overcome an early-season setback to Northern Illinois and is now sitting at 8-1, with big wins over Navy and Florida State. The Irish are looking towards a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff as they prepare to host the Virginia Cavaliers. Virginia comes in at 5-4, with a recent upset victory over Pitt but struggles against stronger teams like Clemson and Louisville. The Cavs face a tough end to the season, with games against Notre Dame, No. 14 SMU, and VA Tech. Notre Dame is the betting favorite at -22.5 for their upcoming game against Virginia, with the line holding steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cavaliers +1,050 | Fighting Irish -2,200

Spread: Cavaliers +22.5 (-110) | Fighting Irish -22.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 50.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Notre Dame will win straight-up is 96%.

Virginia Cavaliers

Coach Tony Elliott's challenge to the Cavaliers during their bye week proved successful as Virginia ended their three-game losing streak with a 24-19 victory over No. 18 Pittsburgh. Running back Xavier Brown played a crucial role in the win, scoring both a rushing and a receiving touchdown. The offense, led by quarterback Anthony Colandrea, ran for 170 yards against a strong Pitt defense, controlling the pace of the game and keeping Pitt's offense on the sidelines. Defensively, Virginia put in a disciplined effort, limiting Pitt to 292 total yards and forcing key turnovers. The game took a controversial turn in the fourth quarter with a rare officiating decision that ultimately favored Virginia. This victory brings the Cavaliers within one game of bowl eligibility and sets them up for tough upcoming matchups. With a power ranking of 90, Virginia ranks 72 in offense, 79 in defense, and holds a 4-4 record for the season.