My data says Temple should cover nearly two-thirds of the time in its Saturday matchup against Notre Dame. We’re getting three extra points of value from the opening number of +15.5, which could make all the difference. Even though Temple is starting over with a new coaching staff, the Owls have enough leftover talent to compete with the Irish.

Temple is in rebuilding mode coming off a 10-win season. The program's recent success earned Matt Rhule a big-conference job at Baylor. He was replaced by Geoff Collins, and most of the key playmakers, including QB Phillip Walker, also are gone. Notre Dame lost quarterback DeShone Kizer to the NFL draft, but sophomore Brandon Wimbush is considered a strong prospect. The Irish return almost all of their offensive line and numerous top players from last season. This might be the easiest game on an otherwise brutal schedule. Lay the points with the Irish.