Notre Dame had a powerful offense a year ago, but they must replace some key pieces this season to have similar success. The pressure is on quarterback Brandon Wimbush, but he certainly delivered when needed the most as the Irish offense converted on 76% of their red-zone opportunities. The Irish have depth and experience in the front seven and should be a defensive force in 2018. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh still remains somewhat of a mystery at Michigan. He has brought in exceptional talent, but is just 28-11 recently and 18-8 in conference play. His team seems to get the hype, but under-achieves. Last year's 8-5 mark has many wondering. It has actually gotten tougher to remain on the Harbaugh bandwagon as his talent seems to not live up to its billing, while Kelly seems to have gotten more out of his. Make the play on Notre Dame. Also take the UNDER. Michigan closed out last season with horrid offense, posting just 16.3 points per gaem over their last three gaems. The good news was their defense was stout, allowing 18.8 per game overall. Under Brian Kelly, the Irish are 58-44 to the UNDER including 12-4 UNDER as a home favorite of 7 points or fewer and 14-5 UNDER at home during September. Take the Irish and the UNDER.
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Who was the public on? 60% of the public bets were on Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the +1 ATS. And, 62% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Notre Dame would win by a score of 26.0 to 25.9, Notre Dame winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 55% of the public bets were on Michigan Wolverines on the -3 ATS. 60% of the public money was on Michigan Wolverines to win on the moneyline. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Notre Dame would win by a score of 28.6 to 22.6 with Notre Dame winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Michigan at Notre Dame
7:30 PM Eastern
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 62% of the public bets were on Michigan Wolverines on the +4 ATS. 61% of the public money was on Michigan Wolverines to win on the moneyline. And, 69% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Notre Dame would win by a score of 32.0 to 24.1 with Notre Dame winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 53% of the public bets were on Michigan Wolverines on the -4.5 ATS. 55% of the public money was on Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win on the moneyline. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Notre Dame would win by a score of 25.9 to 25.6, Notre Dame winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Notre Dame at Michigan
8:00 PM Eastern
Michigan had an easy tune up last week, beating in-state rival Central Michigan in blowout fashion 59-9. Notre Dame did everything right a year ago, until they met Alabama and the dream season ended in ugly fashion. Gone are the catalysts on both sides of the ball for the Irish as QB Golson and LB Manti Te'o have moved on. Tommy Rees has experience, but there is a reason he wasn't at QB last season: his career 24 interceptions. Denard Robinson was good, but somehow didn't seem to make this Wolverines team tick. Devin Gardner seems to be a better fit in the pro set. He has experience and some weapons on offense, and I think Michigan doesn't slip on offense. Freshman RB Derrick Green is poised for a big year. The defense should be every bit as good as it was a year ago, and I just think they are a better team that will make less mistakes. They should also be able to take advantage of their home field in this one. The Fighting Irish have only come away with the money in one of their last five trips here. Brady Hoke has found ways to get his teams focused early as his teams are 19-8 ATS at home in the first half of the season including 13-4 in the first month of the season. Lay the points on Michigan here.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 50% of the public bets were on Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the -6 ATS. 68% of the public money was on Michigan Wolverines to win on the moneyline. And, 63% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Notre Dame would win by a score of 28.7 to 22.7 with Notre Dame winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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