The No. 5 Penn State Nittany Lions (13-2) and No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-1) will battle on January 9, 2025, in the Orange Bowl for a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
The Fighting Irish are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), against the Nittany Lions (with an over/under of 45.5 points).
Keep reading for our betting primer for this this game between the Nittany Lions and the Fighting Irish, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!
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Penn State -1.5 vs. Notre Dame
Penn State vs. Notre Dame betting lines
- Spread favorite: Nittany Lions (-1.5)
- Moneyline: Nittany Lions (-112), Fighting Irish (-108)
- Total: 45.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Penn State vs. Notre Dame betting info and stats
- Penn State has eight wins against the spread this season (8-7-0). Penn State has covered the spread eight times when the favorite by at least 1.5 points (an 8-5 ATS record). In 13 games as a moneyline favorite, Penn State is undefeated (13-0). Notre Dame has an against-the-spread record of 11-2-1 this season. When Notre Dame is an underdog by 1.5 points or more, it is 1-0 ATS. Notre Dame has been an underdog on the moneyline in one game so far this season, and won that game.
Penn State vs. Notre Dame recent stats and trends
Penn State Nittany Lions
- Penn State has covered the spread in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
- Penn State and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
- The last three Penn State games averaged 52.2 total points, 6.7 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Notre Dame has covered the spread in each of its past three matchups, while going 2-1 overall.
- Notre Dame and its opponents have hit the over in one of those games.
- Notre Dame’s past three games have ended with an average of 49.2 points scored. That’s 3.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.
Penn State vs. Notre Dame key players
Penn State Nittany Lions
- Drew Allar has thrown for 3,192 yards (212.8 ypg) to lead Penn State, completing 67.4% of his passes and recording 24 touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 285 rushing yards on 90 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Kaytron Allen, has carried the ball 201 times for 1,026 yards (68.4 per game), scoring eight times.
- Nicholas Singleton has collected 1,015 yards on 157 attempts, scoring nine times. He’s grabbed 39 passes for 342 yards (24.4 per game) and five touchdowns, as well.
- Tyler Warren’s 1,158 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 131 times and has collected 98 receptions and eight touchdowns.
- Harrison Wallace III has caught 46 passes for 723 yards (51.6 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Omari Evans has a total of 415 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 21 throws and scoring five touchdowns.
- Abdul Carter has 11.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 16.0 TFL and 50 tackles.
- Jaylen Reed, Penn State’s leading tackler, has 67 tackles, 2.0 TFL, three sacks, and three interceptions this year.
- Tony Rojas has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has 47 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and three passes defended to his name.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Riley Leonard has thrown for 2,383 yards on 232-of-349 passing with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 831 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns.
- Jeremiyah Love has rushed 148 times for 1,076 yards, with 16 touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 25 catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
- Beaux Collins has registered 37 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 458 (32.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 62 times and has three touchdowns.
- Jaden Greathouse has racked up 359 receiving yards (25.6 yards per game) and one touchdown on 29 receptions.
- Jordan Faison’s 27 grabs (on 37 targets) have netted him 325 yards (27.1 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Rylie Mills has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and 32 tackles.
- Jack Kiser is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 61 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- Xavier Watts leads the team with six interceptions, while also collecting 54 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and six passes defended.
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