- Notre Dame is a -34.5 point favorite vs. Central Michigan
- Total (Over/Under): 52.5 points
- Watch the game on Peacock
The Central Michigan Chippewas visit Notre Dame Stadium to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sep. 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30pm EDT in South Bend.
Notre Dame is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -34.5 (-110).
The Central Michigan vs. Notre Dame Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Central Michigan vs. Notre Dame Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 3
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Central Michigan | +34.5 -110 | 51.5 -105 | +2000 |
| Notre Dame | -34.5 -110 | 51.5 -115 | -10000 |
Central Michigan vs Notre Dame Prediction for Week 3
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Notre Dame will win this game with 95.0% confidence.
Central Michigan vs Notre Dame Spread Prediction for Week 3
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Central Michigan will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Central Michigan and Notre Dame, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Central Michigan Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Central Michigan has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+5.00 Units / 72% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.75 Units / 35% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- Central Michigan has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 1 of their last 4 games (+0.25 Units / 4% ROI)
Notre Dame Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Notre Dame has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.75 Units / 44% ROI)
- Notre Dame has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games (+4.05 Units / 5% ROI)
- Notre Dame have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- Notre Dame have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
- Notre Dame has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.85 Units / 38% ROI)
Best Notre Dame Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Notre Dame players for Week 3, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Audric Estime has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 5 of his last 8 games (+1.40 Units / 15% ROI)
Central Michigan Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Central Michigan is 0-2 against the spread this college football season (-2.25 Units / -100% ROI).
- Central Michigan is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Central Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Central Michigan is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Notre Dame Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Notre Dame is 3-0 against the spread this college football season (+3 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Notre Dame is 2-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 13.16% ROI
- Notre Dame is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.95 Units / 29.23% ROI
- Notre Dame is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -35.82% ROI
Central Michigan: Keys to the Game vs. Notre Dame
Central Michigan is 1-6 (.143) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2022 season– tied for 13th-worst in FBS; Average: .457
Central Michigan is 9-1 (.900) when forcing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 5th-best in FBS; Average: .569
Notre Dame: Keys to the Game vs. Central Michigan
#13 Notre Dame is 19-5 (.760) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2021 season– tied for 5th-best in FBS; Average: .493
#13 Notre Dame is undefeated (5-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2022 season– tied for best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .630
#13 Notre Dame is 15-2 (.833) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2021 season– 10th-best in FBS; Average: .547
#13 Notre Dame is 11-1 (.611) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2021 season– 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .437
Matchup Notes for Central Michigan vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 21.8% of 78 attempts this season — fourth-best among FBS offenses. Central Michigan’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 15.5% of attempts this season — tied for ninth-best among FBS defenses.
Notre Dame has gained 875 yards on 59 receptions (14.8 YPR) this season — tied for 17th-best among FBS skill players. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed 15.4 Yards Per Reception this season — seventh-worst among FBS defenses.
Notre Dame’s QBs has thrown for 918 passing yards in 3 games (306.0 YPG) this season — 26th-best among FBS teams. Central Michigan’s defense has allowed 397.5 passing yards per game this season — second-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 300 passing yards in 2 games (just 150.0 YPG) this season — 12th-worst among FBS offenses. Notre Dame’s defense has allowed just 133.7 passing yards per game this season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 340 passing yards in 2 games (just 170.0 YPG) this season — 18th-worst among FBS teams. Notre Dame’s defense has allowed just 133.7 passing yards per game this season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 2,787 passing yards in 14 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2022 season — 26th-worst among FBS offenses. Notre Dame’s defense has allowed just 201.7 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends
Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 300 passing yards in 2 games (just 150.0 YPG) this season — 12th-worst among FBS offenses. Notre Dame’s defense has allowed just 133.7 passing yards per game this season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan’s QBs has thrown for 340 passing yards in 2 games (just 170.0 YPG) this season — 18th-worst among FBS teams. Notre Dame’s defense has allowed just 133.7 passing yards per game this season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan’s offense has thrown for 2,787 passing yards in 14 games (just 199.1 YPG) since the 2022 season — 26th-worst among FBS offenses. Notre Dame’s defense has allowed just 201.7 passing yards per game since the 2022 season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan’s WRs have just 122.9 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — 18th-worst among FBS WRs. Notre Dame’s defense has allowed just 184.1 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — 14th-best among FBS defenses.
Central Michigan have just 150.0 receiving yards per game this season — 12th-worst among FBS skill players. Notre Dame’s defense has allowed just 123.3 receiving yards per game this season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.
Notre Dame Offensive Stats & Trends
#9 Notre Dame TEs have caught 7 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since last season– most among Power 5 Teams
#13 Notre Dame TEs caught 4 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season– tied for most among Power 5 Teams
#13 Notre Dame QBs have 6 completions for 20 or more yards on 1st down this season– tied for 3rd-most among FBS Teams
#9 Notre Dame TEs have caught 8 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season– tied for most among FBS Teams
#9 Notre Dame TEs have picked up first downs on 12 receptions in the Red Zone since last season– most among Power 5 Teams
Central Michigan Chippewas Defensive Stats & Trends
Central Michigan has allowed 4.9 touchdowns per interception (49 TDs allowed, and 10 INT) since the 2021 season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 1.9
Central Michigan has intercepted 10 of 894 attempts (89.4 pass attempts per int.) since the 2021 season– 3rd worst in FBS; Average: 37.7
Central Michigan intercepted 4 of 348 attempts (87.0 pass attempts per int.) in the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 37.4
Central Michigan has allowed 5.4 touchdowns per interception (27 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) since last season– 2nd worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 1.9
Central Michigan has intercepted 5 of 471 attempts (94.2 pass attempts per int.) since last season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 37.6
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Defensive Stats & Trends
#13 Notre Dame allowed passes of 40+ yards on just 1 of 312 attempts (0%) in the 2022 season– tied for 2nd best in FBS; Average: 2%
#9 Notre Dame’s opponents has attempted two-point conversions on 11% of PATs since the 2021 season– 5th highest in FBS; Average: 5%
#13 Notre Dame has allowed a Completion Pct of just 38% (11 completions/29 attempts) this season– 7th-best in FBS; Average: 60%
#13 Notre Dame has allowed opponents to catch just 11 of 29 passes (38% Reception Pct) this season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 61%
#13 Notre Dame has allowed 67.0 Passing Yards per game (134/2) this season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: 223.5
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