Navy Midshipmen vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Prediction, Odds and Picks for Saturday, 11/08/25

Notre Dame certainly has the firepower to put points on the board, and while Navy prefers a slower, methodical approach offensively, this is a rivalry game — and rivalry games tend to produce surprises. Yes, the Irish are a heavy favorite and the market is already leaning toward Navy at +26.5, but before we go further, let’s ask the question: is it inconceivable for Notre Dame to win this by four touchdowns or more? Absolutely not. Will Navy score? Odds are yes. That starts to point us toward the Over automatically.

Let’s also not ignore the numbers. Navy averages 35 points per game. Even if Notre Dame’s defense — improved as the season has progressed — holds them to, say, 21 points, if the Irish cover the spread, they’ll likely need to push close to 50. We trust that they will and that gets us well past this total.

Navy has given up 31 or more points in four straight games. North Texas hung 31 last week. That’s not exactly vintage Navy defense. Meanwhile, Notre Dame puts up 38 points per game and boasts one of the more punishing rushing attacks in the country. Against this Navy defense, there is every expectation they’ll move the ball consistently and finish drives.

Even if the Irish run away with it, Navy will play with pride and should find the end zone a couple of times. If it’s competitive, we score. If Notre Dame rolls, we score bigger. Either way, there are multiple paths to this number clearing.

Navy vs. Notre Dame prediction: Over 56.5 (-110) available at number posted. Playable to Over 57.