We like Notre Dame to take a big step forward this season as the Irish return a very experienced group of players. Notre Dame has opened the year 4-1 with their only defeat coming on the road against North Carolina. The Irish haven't been flashy, but this group has consistently taken care of business thus far at home against mid-major competition to open the year. Toledo is a formidable mid-major opponent, but we soured on this group a bit with their opening road loss against Valparaiso. Behind their home court advantage we like Notre Dame to take care of business again today as the Irish go on to cover the spread.