Miami (OH) RedHawks vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
Notre Dame is the heavy favorite in their week four non-conference matchup against Miami (OH), with the point spread set at -28.5. The game is scheduled for 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st, at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame comes in with a 2-1 record, while Miami (OH) is looking for their first win of the season. The over/under line is currently at 44.5 points.
MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS VS NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH BETTING PICK
The Pick: Miami (OH) RedHawks +28.5
This game will be played at Notre Dame Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE MIAMI (OH) REDHAWKS:
- We have the Notre Dame Fighting Irish winning this one by a score of 24 to 21
- Even though we like the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win, our ATS pick is to take the Miami (OH) RedHawks at +28.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points
Will The Miami (OH) RedHawks Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Miami (OH) is looking to get their first win of the season after a 27-16 loss to Cincinnati. The RedHawks, who were +3 point underdogs, not only lost the game outright but also failed to cover the spread. The over/under line was set at 47.5 points, but the game ended with just 43 combined points.
Trailing 3-0 after the first quarter, Miami (OH) managed to tie the game at 7-7 in the second quarter. However, Cincinnati added another touchdown before halftime, and the RedHawks’ late push in the fourth quarter only resulted in a field goal, leading to their 0-2 start to the season.
In their 27-16 loss to Cincinnati, Miami (OH) finished with 382 yards of total offense. The RedHawks’ ground game was limited to 26 yards, but they found more success through the air, with Brett Gabbert throwing for 356 yards and two touchdowns. Gabbert completed 65.7% of his passes and ended the game with a passer rating of 104.35. His top target, Cade McDonald, caught eight passes for 135 yards.
Miami (OH) converted 15 first downs in the game, with their passing attack accounting for 356 yards and two touchdowns, while the rushing game was limited to 26 yards on 20 attempts.
Miami (OH) will be looking for a better defensive performance after giving up 401 total yards to Cincinnati in their last game. The RedHawks were particularly vulnerable against the run, allowing 215 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Cincinnati also found success through the air, throwing for 186 yards and one score on 21 completions.
Are The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Notre Dame is now 2-1 after a dominant 66-7 road win over Purdue. The Irish, who were -7 point favorites, easily covered the spread, and the combined score surpassed the over/under line of 47 points, ending at 73.
Notre Dame took control early, leading 14-0 after the first quarter. By halftime, the score was 42-0, and the Irish added 10 more points in the third quarter. Purdue managed to score in the third quarter, but Notre Dame outscored them 14-0 in the fourth quarter.
Notre Dame’s offense was unstoppable in their 66-7 win over Purdue, racking up 580 total yards. The ground game was particularly dominant, with 364 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Jeremiyah Love averaged 10.9 yards per carry, leading the team with 109 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Irish picked up 27 first downs, and their passing game added 216 yards and two touchdowns.
Riley Leonard, who completed 68.8% of his passes, threw for 112 yards without an interception, earning a passer rating of 88.54. Jayden Harrison led the receiving corps with two catches for 47 yards.
Notre Dame’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Purdue to just 7 points and 162 total yards. The Fighting Irish secondary picked off two passes, but they did allow one touchdown through the air. Overall, Notre Dame’s defense limited Purdue to 38 rushing yards on 25 attempts and 124 passing yards on 11 completions.