I'm taking Notre Dame -27 because SC State's ball security gives the Irish a way to turn their shooting into a big margin.
Through three games, Notre Dame is making 11.7 threes per game at 43.8%, the nation's 22nd-best rate. SC State is shooting 34.7% from three over its opening three games.
SC State committed 16 turnovers at Chicago State on Monday. Notre Dame forced 23 against Eastern Illinois that night and scored 28 points off them. I'm backing that pressure to help create the extra possessions a margin beyond 27 needs.
SC State also committed 28 fouls Monday and allowed 36 free-throw attempts. Logan Duncomb just scored 20 points on 9-for-9 shooting against Eastern Illinois, giving Notre Dame an inside scorer to test that defense.