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Central Michigan Chippewas vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM ET

Venue: Notre Dame Stadium — Notre Dame, IN

Article updated Sep 11, 6:36 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Tomorrow's game at Notre Dame Stadium will feature the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) against the undefeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0). The Fighting Irish are the

Game outlook

Tomorrow's game at Notre Dame Stadium will feature the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) against the undefeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0). The Fighting Irish are the favorite, with the opening bet at -34 and current line at -34.5. The Chippewas are coming off a 45-42 home win over New Hampshire, while the Irish are coming off a 45-24 road win over NC State.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/16/2023 @ 2:30pm EST

Where: Notre Dame Stadium Stadium Chippewas vs Fighting Irish Betting Odds Moneyline: Chippewas +2,000 | Fighting Irish -6,500

Spread: Chippewas +34.5 (-110) | Fighting Irish -34.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 51.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Notre Dame will win straight-up is 98%.

Central Michigan Chippewas

• Central Michigan faced FCS New Hampshire in their last game and won by a score of 45-42 despite being 7-point favorites to win. • Central Michigan prepares to face 11th-ranked Notre Dame in the next game, having a cause for concern due to the Chippewas’ last-in-the-nation pass defense. • Central Michigan currently has a power ranking of 106, is ranked 123 in offense (averaging 7.00 points per game) and #95 in defense (allowing an average of 31.00 points to be scored against them per game). • Central Michigan has a 1-1 record (0-2 ATS).

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Analysis

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• Notre Dame has strong QB play from Sam Hartman; racking up 731 yards with 10 TD passes and no INTs • Ground game is also strong – Audric Estime has rushed for 345 yards and four TDs so far • Notre Dame defense ranks 10th in nation against pass, giving up 123.3 yards per game on average • Notre Dame power ranking 11; #16 for offense, #11 for defense and 3-0 (3-0 ATS) overall • Central Michigan 0-0 (0-0 ATS) in last 3 matchups against Notre Dame

Notre Dame Focused on Bowl Game Despite Troublesome Loss Last Year to Ohio State

Notre Dame is focused on their upcoming game against Ohio State. Last year, the Irish suffered two losses as favorites which impacted their playoff chances. Sam Hartman is continuing to build chemistry with his receiving corps, while facing the nation's worst passing defense, allowing for a productive offensive game. Central Michigan's passing game is rank twelfth worst in the nation. Notre Dame is likely to win this game by at least 38 points, ensuring their complete attention.

Written by Tgodfrey Published on 09/14/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

About the Author: Over 15 years of sports handicapping experience- I do my homework and rely on keen instincts and years of experience to spot the loose lines with the highest value every week.

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SportsJaw Chippewas vs Fighting Irish archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Chippewas vs Fighting Irish matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Central Michigan Chippewas+3,500 → +2,000Moved
  • Moneyline · Notre Dame Fighting Irish-20,000 → -8,250Moved
  • Spread · Central Michigan Chippewas+34 (-110) → +35 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish-34 (-110) → -35 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over55 (-110) → 51 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under55 (-110) → 51 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Central Michigan Chippewas
0-1 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
1-0 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-11T22:36:17.856Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 41-17

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated Central Michigan Chippewas 41-17 on September 16, 2023, a 24-point decision in the series. Notre Dame Fighting Irish's strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 10-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Central Michigan Chippewas +35 (-110) spread, Central Michigan Chippewas covered, while the 58 combined points finished over the recorded total of 51.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversSpread · Notre Dame Fighting Irish -34.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +34.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 51.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Central Michigan Chippewas +34.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 51.5 (-110)Win