Notre Dame vs BYU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Notre Dame vs BYU Predictions
There are odds of -110 about Over 46.5 points and this looks generous when BYU face Notre Dame. The bar might have been set too low in terms of total.
Get our expert Notre Dame vs BYU predictions, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Read on for the full analysis and reasoning behind the plays.
Notre Dame vs BYU Preview
Notre Dame battle BYU at Lavell Edwards Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, October 17.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish made it six consecutive wins after a 58-7 home success over Stanford Cardinal at Notre Dame Stadium.
BYU Cougars won their last game 24-10, making it five victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Lavell Edwards Stadium against Iowa State Cyclones.
H2H: Notre Dame 28-20 Victors When Teams Met Last
Notre Dame triumphed 28-20 when they last played BYU. This head-to-head was played at Lavell Edwards Stadium.
Quarterbacks
CJ Carr
Bear Bachmeier
Best Bet
The two teams are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 46.5 as a value wager at -110 for this college football matchup.
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Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert CFB predictions. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate picks possible.
Over 46.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
You can back CJ Carr (Notre Dame) at -114 to exceed 231.5 passing yards. The line for him on the Overs is highly appealing, with QB Passing Yards bettors able to get plenty of juice.
Micah Gilbert (BYU) is priced at -114 to rack up over 35.5 receiving yards. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous Player Receiving Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 46.5, along with Notre Dame -10.5 on the spread and CJ Carr (Notre Dame) to go Over 231.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
34
-
21
BYU
There are some huge returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Irish to enjoy a 34-21 winning scoreline.
Notre Dame vs BYU Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Notre Dame are strong -435 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 81% chance of claiming victory. BYU Cougars are the underdogs at +330 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread is currently 10.5, with the total points line at 46.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 46.5 at -110.
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BYU Racking Up the Home Wins
BYU have ten wins and zero loss in the last 10 home games, averaging 38.80 points scored and 13.40 points allowed.
Notre Dame have strung together six consecutive road wins. They have nine wins and one loss in the last 10 games on the road, scoring 37.60 points per contest and conceding 19.00.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O46.5 | U46.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BYU Home Stats |
10-0 | 52.20 | 38.80 | 13.40 | 6 | 4 | |
 Notre Dame Away Stats |
9-1 | 56.60 | 37.60 | 19.00 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O46.5 = Games Over 46.5 Points
- U46.5 = Games Under 46.5 Points
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stats
BYU Stats
- 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
- -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- -10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 58.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 56.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 46.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 46.90 pts and allowed 11.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 37.60 pts and allowed 19.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 48.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 46.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 46.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.60 pts and allowed 17.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 38.30 pts and allowed 13.70 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BYU
|
5 | 0 | 173 | 67 | 106 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Texas Tech
|
5 | 0 | 174 | 81 | 93 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Utah
|
5 | 0 | 214 | 65 | 149 | 4-0 | 1-0 | 5W |
Baylor
|
4 | 1 | 174 | 71 | 103 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
Oklahoma State
|
4 | 1 | 191 | 107 | 84 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
Arizona
|
5 | 1 | 214 | 114 | 100 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 4W |
Houston
|
5 | 1 | 240 | 115 | 125 | 3-0 | 2-1 | 3W |
Cincinnati
|
4 | 1 | 169 | 116 | 53 | 4-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Arizona State
|
3 | 2 | 163 | 139 | 24 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
3 | 3 | 178 | 130 | 48 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
UCF
|
3 | 3 | 190 | 130 | 60 | 3-0 | 0-3 | 2L |
Kansas State
|
3 | 2 | 178 | 96 | 82 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
West Virginia
|
3 | 3 | 218 | 196 | 22 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 3L |
Colorado
|
2 | 3 | 93 | 127 | -34 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 3L |
Kansas
|
2 | 3 | 168 | 109 | 59 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 1L |
TCU
|
2 | 3 | 127 | 67 | 60 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 2L |
| Independents I-A | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Notre Dame
|
6 | 0 | 264 | 66 | 198 | 4-0 | 2-0 | 6W |
UConn
|
3 | 3 | 214 | 151 | 63 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 1W |
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