Point/Counterpoint: Notre Dame vs Louisville – Free NCAAF Betting Picks

Notre Dame (9) vs Louisville
Monday, September 2 nd, 8:00 PM at Cardinal Stadium
Swinging Johnson: This week Doug Upstone and that I will deviate from our regularly scheduled plan of NFL discussion to dip our feet into uncharted waters and also leave our school football picks on the Monday night game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals.
It will most likely be the very first and only time this season we do so, as the last week of display NFL football is somewhat lackluster compared to some regular-season sport of NCAA soccer featuring one of the very best teams in the country, plus a mythical soccer program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets begin the discussion after my friend Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a bet about the Steelers while the Titans were supported by me. Weve been swapping wins forth and back so it appears like its my turn to get the wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will accompany all the squares laying the lumber that is heavy onto a road favorite.
After reviewing the school football odds nearly six days prior to this Monday night affair, I see that the line has spiked a half-point on the preferred, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is currently offered at a solid -20 round the board whatsoever of the very best online sportsbooks.
I like the Irish but youre leaning in this season-opening clash onto the Cardinals. Apart from the venue, why do you think Louisville will hang with the boys in South Bend?
Doug Upstone: Yup , Swinger, IMO and at least a convincing win, it said a great deal about the Steelers and Titans direction. Lets proceed to soccer, will our recordings with this one and where the matches count.
Remember those Thursday night games Louisville used to perform against competitions that are big-name? They held their own and engineered several upsets. These were enjoyable games and also the Cardinals were a thrilling golf club.
But like the former Papa Johns Stadium and its fake (in real life) proprietor, Louisville football last year was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked miracles and are out win matches and to change the civilization. This wont happen immediately as the ability level is down from theVille. Yet , this is a moment for Louisville, a team that has the chance.
I have read where the Cards coaches have sped up the slow mechanisms of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and that I enjoy Hassan Hall because the lead running back. The protection that makes me more worried than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season wins. Please do tell you have up your Irish.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing flying into this match as the Notre Dame defense will keep them cozy in their nest. Scott Satterfield is in the big leagues and he has a group coming from a dismal 2-10 record last year in which they went winless in ACC action. This rebuild is comparable to attempting to turn it in an F-22 Raptor and taking a hot air balloon.
While that may eventually occur, the problem is that Louisville is facing a team which made it into the CFP this past year and possessed only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points over the normal season and moving a perfect 12-0 until they fulfilled Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense was clicking on all cylinders as well, averaging over 33 points per match.
My issue is, how is a quarterback like Pass whos slow to discharge, designed to get some traction against a shield that is Irish? Especially when hes working with an entirely new offensive strategy and a trainer?
Please, Doug, save me I am lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville is going to be able to keep pace with the Golden Domers and I am desperate to the brand new wisdom and handicapping expertise that is prodigious!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im glad to read in your last sentence youre coming around to the bright side of sports betting, or youre simply being the exact same shrewd a** you usually are. I will allow the SBR readers who are making college football picks decide on that. I am the first to understand Louisville wasnt only 2-10, but 1-11 ATS and fully pumped last year.
However, that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino, just like he gave up on the Atlanta Falcons. A new coach brings a fresh attitude and this being a national game, Satterfield will market his team. Louisville does need to hope not and the Irish will take them for granted have a lot of fight.
Lets also consider, Brian Kelly with all the gold and blue is simply 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and if dishing out 20 or more digits, a ATS. That defense you mentioned may improve as the year progresses but substituting five starters, if you dont/cant recruit like Bama or even Clemson, it is going to take time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was becoming a bit facetious because although youve got an impressive handicapping restart, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this case, you happen to be shooting, since Louisville could be better but Id submit that they are coached with a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their document rendered by an equally inept trainer such as Petrino.
I understand that laying nearly 3 touchdowns on the street would be square biz for sure along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy road chalk, but at times the people is correct, and also in this situation they definitely are. Until next week once we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, lets see what happens on Monday when the Irish come prepared to rumble in Louisville.
Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson — Notre Dame -20 (-110)
Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone — Louisville +20 (-110)