Free Week 9 Prediction: Fighting Irish vs Wolverines Odds
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College Football Handicapping: Week 9
(5-1) Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Michigan Wolverines (5-2)
Date: Saturday, October 26 2019
Time: 7:30 pm EST
Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
NCAA Football Spread: Notre Dame +2.5
NCAA Betting Total: 49.5
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will be on the road in Ann Arbor this Saturday taking the field against the Michigan Wolverines. The Irish will be looking for their fourth win in a row after beating USC 30-27 their last time on the field, 10/12.
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The Michigan Wolverines will be looking to bounce back from their second loss of the season, this one 28-21 against the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Wolverines will be playing a tough defense for the second week in a row.
They will need a strong day running the ball to get the win at home.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Fighting Irish have had an extra week to prepare for the big showdown in Ann Arbor against the Wolverines. Notre Dame has been able to find the endzone for an average of 39.2 points per game this season and will need an impressive win here if they hope to have any shot at still making the playoffs this season.
On the offensive side of the ball, Notre Dame has been good for an average of 39.2 points per game. They are gaining 450.5 yards of total offense per week, 262 through the air and 188.5 on the ground.
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Defensively, the Irish have been holding opponents to an average of just 16.8 points per game. They are giving up an average of 346.2 yards per contest, 195.3 against the pass and 151 against the run.
Notre Dame has gone 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS their previous three games against the Wolverines. They have had some issues running the ball against Michigan during the span picking up an average of just 94 rushing yards per game.
If the Irish can be successful running the ball this Saturday, it will be a huge step in Notre Dame improving to 6-1 on the year.
Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines are coming off a tough 21-28 loss at Penn State last week. I think it’s safe to say if the Wolverines don’t get a win this week, Jim Harbaugh might as well start clearing out his office. At 5-2, Michigan hasn’t had the season fans were expecting and there’s still a date against Ohio State this season on November 30th.
The Wolverines have been able to score an average of 29 points per game this year. They have been able to gain an average of 391.6 total yards per contest, 237.6 through the air and 154.0 on the ground. Keeping the ball on the ground against Notre Dame may be the best bet for the Wolverines in this one.
On the defensive side of the ball, Michigan is holding opponents to just 19.0 points per game. They are giving up 283.3 combined yards per week, 163.6 against the pass and 119.7 against the run. Michigan will need to limit Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book’s mobility early if they want to keep the Irish offense in check
In their previous three games against Notre Dame, Michigan has been able to run the ball for an average of 108 yards per game. The Irish defense has plenty of ability when it comes to getting after the quarterback and Shea Patterson has had issues dealing with pressure this year.
If the Wolverines want to win this Saturday, they have to be a serious threat running the ball.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- Notre Dame is 5-1-1 ATS last seven after gaining more than 200 rushing yards previous game.
- Notre Dame is 4-1 ATS previous five overall.
- Michigan is 0-4 ATS previous four non conference games.
- Michigan is 2-7 ATS previous nine games on fieldturf.
Free Week 9 NCAA Football Pick
I’m liking Notre Dame and the points in this one. Not only do the Fighting Irish have a balanced attack on offense, but they have also had a week to get ready for the game.
4* Free NCAA Betting Pick: Notre Dame +2.5
While they only have two losses so far, Michigan has dealt with the pressure of not living up to the hype all season long. I think the wheels finish coming off this week for the Wolverines.
Week 9 Free Score Prediction: Notre Dame 31 – Michigan 21
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