The Irish guards have to go north-and-south against Duke. Look for Notre Dame coach Mike Brey to install “the burn” offense to limit possessions on the road. The points are the difference.

Notre Dame ranks 33rd in offensive efficiency and 104th in defensive efficiency and allows 71.8 points per game on the road. The Irish were on a six-game Over streak until the last two games at Clemson and at Virginia, but you can throw those two games out. Meanwhile the Over is 7-2 in Duke's last nine games and 4-1 in its last five home games, where the Blue Devils average 83.4 points. With Duke being a 12.5-point favorite, it should put up a big number close to 90. Take the Over.