Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) in action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The Boise State Broncos (3-1) and the No. 21 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-2) meet Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (NBC / Peacock). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Boise State vs. Notre Dame odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Broncos picked up a 47-14 win over Appalachian State last time out on Saturday, covering as a 17-point favorite. QB Maddux Madsen completed 25-of-37 passes for 321 yards, 4 TDs and 0 INTs in the win over the Mountaineers. After a loss to USF in the opener, Boise State has won and covered 3 in a row, scoring at least 47 points in each of the victories, while averaging 49.0 points per game (PPG). The Over has cashed in all 3 of the games, too.

The Fighting Irish punished the Arkansas Razorbacks 56-13 in their first-ever trip to the state, as QB CJ Carr threw for 354 yards and 4 TDs, while RB Jeremiyah Love ran for 57 yards and 2 TDs. RB Jadarian Price added a team-best 86 yards and a score. The Irish opened the season with back-to-back losses at the Miami Hurricanes and home to the Texas A&M Aggies. However, they have 56 points in each of the past 2 outings in wins over Arkansas and the Purdue Boilermakers. The Over has cashed in all 4 games for the Irish.

This is the first-ever meeting between these 2 schools on the gridiron.

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Boise State at Notre Dame odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Boise State +875 (bet $100 to win $875) | Notre Dame -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Boise State +21 (-110) | Notre Dame -21 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Boise State at Notre Dame picks and predictions

Prediction

Notre Dame 45, Boise State 30

Moneyline

Notre Dame (-1600) will cost you 16 times your potential return, and that's way too much risk for not enough reward, either on a single bet, or even as part of a multi-leg parlay.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

BOISE STATE +21 (-110) is a strong play catching 3 touchdowns. That's way too many points. Yes, Boise State lost in the opener at USF, and it hasn't really been tested in the past 3 wins and covers against the Eastern Washington Eagles, the Air Force Falcons and App State. Still, the offense is cooking, and the Broncos are building confidence back.

Notre Dame has also piled up big points lately, going for 40 or more points in 3 in a row. Each of these teams have strong offenses, and it could be a very entertaining affair.

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Over/Under

OVER 62.5 (-125) might be the best play on the board.

Notre Dame has lit up the scoreboard for 40 or more points in 3 in a row, while allowing 27 or more points in 3 of 4 outings. The Over has cashed in 4 straight games to open the season.

Boise State has averaged 49.0 PPG in the past 3 games, while allowing 34 or more points in 2 of 4 outings. The Over has cashed in 3 straight, too.

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