The College Football Playoff first round will see the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (11-1) hosting the No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers (11-1) at 8 p.m. ET at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame is favored in the matchup, by 7 points. The over/under in this outing is 52.5 points.
Notre Dame vs. Indiana Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Fighting Irish (-7)
Moneyline: Fighting Irish (-250), Hoosiers (+205)
Total: 52.5 points
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How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Indiana
When: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
Location: Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana
TV: ABC/ESPN
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Notre Dame 2024 Stats & Rankings
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
196.4 (2357) |
101 |
| Rush yards |
224.8 (2698) |
10 |
| Points scored |
39.8 (478) |
7 |
| Pass yards against |
157.9 (1895) |
3 |
| Rush yards against |
138.8 (1666) |
51 |
| Points allowed |
13.6 (163) |
3 |
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Notre Dame 2024 Betting Info
The Fighting Irish have compiled a 9-2-1 ATS record so far this year.
When it has played as at least 7-point favorites this season, Notre Dame is 7-2-1 against the spread.
In the Fighting Irish’s 12 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total seven times.
The average total the Fighting Irish have had set in matchups this season is 4.9 less points than this outing’s point total.
The Fighting Irish have covered the spread twice in their last three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
The final combined score of the past three Indiana games went over the set total one time.
The last three Hoosiers games averaged 52.5 total points, the same as this matchup’s over/under.
Notre Dame Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Point Total AVG |
47.6 |
46.1 |
49.8 |
| Implied Total AVG |
31.8 |
33.4 |
29.6 |
| ATS Record |
9-2-1 |
4-2-1 |
5-0-0 |
| Over/Under Record |
7-5-0 |
4-3-0 |
3-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record |
10-1 |
6-1 |
4-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-0 |
0-0 |
1-0 |
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Notre Dame’s Offense vs. Indiana’s Defense (2024)
The Fighting Irish’s 196.4 passing yards per game ranks 101st in the FBS. The Hoosiers’ defense allows 174 through the air (ninth in college football).
Notre Dame has a 38% third-down conversion rate, 87th in the FBS. Indiana allows third-down conversions on 31% of its opponents’ attempts (ninth).
The Hoosiers’ defense gives up 5.7 yards per pass attempt (third in the FBS). The Fighting Irish’s offense averages 7.2 yards per pass (71st in college football).
Notre Dame averages 421.3 yards per game to rank 39th in the FBS. They take on a Indiana defense ranked second, giving up 244.8 yards per game.
Indiana 2024 Stats & Rankings
| Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
| Pass yards |
265.2 (3182) |
27 |
| Rush yards |
173.6 (2083) |
52 |
| Points scored |
43.3 (520) |
2 |
| Pass yards against |
174 (2088) |
9 |
| Rush yards against |
80.5 (850) |
1 |
| Points allowed |
14.7 (176) |
6 |
Indiana 2024 Betting Info
The Hoosiers are 9-3-0 against the spread this season.
Notre Dame has a 7-2-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 7 points or more this season.
This season, eight of the Hoosiers’ 12 games have gone over the point total.
The Fighting Irish’s average point total in matchups this year is 47.6, 4.9 points below the total in this game.
The Fighting Irish are 2-0-1 against the spread in their past three games, and have a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
One time in those three games, the final combined score exceeded the set total.
The last three Hoosiers games averaged 52.5 total points, the same as this matchup’s point total.
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Indiana Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Point Total AVG |
47.8 |
47.7 |
47.9 |
| Implied Total AVG |
31.4 |
30 |
33 |
| ATS Record |
6-5-0 |
3-3-0 |
3-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record |
7-4-0 |
2-4-0 |
5-0-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-1 |
1-1 |
0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-8 |
1-3 |
0-5 |
Indiana’s Offense vs. Notre Dame’s Defense (2024)
The Hoosiers have the No. 1 offense in the FBS in terms of points per play (0.7), but will be up against the stingiest defense in college football in that category, owned by the Fighting Irish (0.2).
Indiana averages 4.5 yards per carry (55th in college football) compared to the 3.7 per attempt Notre Dame gives up (29th in the FBS).
The Hoosiers average 265.2 passing yards per game (27th in the FBS). They play the Fighting Irish’s defense which ranks third, allowing 157.9 yards per game through the air.
Indiana averages 438.8 yards per game to rank 25th in the FBS. They take on a Notre Dame defense ranked ninth, allowing 296.8 yards per game.
Notre Dame vs. Indiana Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Notre Dame vs. Indiana sees the Fighting Irish (-250 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we recommend betting on the over at 52.5 points.
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