Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, Odds and Picks for Saturday, 11/01/25

Piggy-backing off the point spread play, the question here is simple — is there a realistic pathway for this total to go over? For that to happen, Notre Dame would either need to completely blank Boston College and still push near 50 points themselves, or this game would have to turn into an unlikely shootout. Neither scenario seems particularly plausible.

As mentioned in the point spread play, Notre Dame’s ambitions are greater than this contest. This looks more like a tune-up than a statement game. The Irish aren’t likely to push tempo or risk injury just to pad the scoreboard. On the flip side, Boston College will bring their best but how much of that turns into scoring when the Irish depth chart gets emptied? Sure, the Eagles may get a couple of junk-time scores but if they stay within range of covering, we are likely going Under while doing so.

And even if Notre Dame dominates the stat sheet, it’s hard to see this turning into a high-scoring affair. The Irish defense is strong enough to limit Boston College’s output, while their own offense figures to downshift once the outcome is no longer in doubt.

The numbers don’t add up to a shootout here. The spot situationally speaking sets up to where the Under cashes comfortably.

Notre Dame vs. Boston College prediction: Under 56.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to Under 56.

Two questions come to mind here: does Notre Dame care enough to run this up, or is this simply a dress rehearsal for bigger things ahead? And if the Irish do jump out to a big lead early, how long before the second and third stringers start seeing the field — giving Boston College a chance or two to sneak in some late scores? For Notre Dame to cover nearly four touchdowns, they’d need to approach 50 points or play close to a flawless defensive game. Are either on the checklist? Probably not.

With a potentially undefeated and ranked Navy on deck, this doesn’t feel like a “statement” spot for the Irish. Motivation will be limited, and it’s unlikely Marcus Freeman wants to risk injury or show too much before the stretch run.

Boston College, on the other hand, is sitting at 1–7 and will treat this as their bowl game. Expect maximum effort and a willingness to empty the playbook. Notre Dame may dominate early, but sustaining that intensity for 60 minutes against a desperate opponent is another matter entirely.

The number is simply too big given the circumstances. The Irish win comfortably, but not emphatically. Grab the points and ride with the Eagles.

Notre Dame vs. Boston College prediction: Boston College +29 (-110) available at  time of publishing. Playable at number posted.