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Notre Dame Favored to Win Against Purdue in Non-Conference Matchup at Ross-Ade Stadium

The #5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face off against the Purdue Boilermakers in a non-conference matchup at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Notre Dame will look to bounce back from a recent loss to Northern Illinois, while Purdue is coming off a dominant win over Southeastern Louisiana. Notre Dame previously defeated Purdue in the 2021 season. The Fighting Irish are favored to win with a current point spread of Notre Dame -10. Kickoff is set for 3:30 P.M. Eastern Time.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Fighting Irish -375 | Boilermakers +300
• Spread: Fighting Irish -10 (-110) | Boilermakers +10 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 45.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Notre Dame will win straight-up is 79%.

Notre Dame vs Purdue Stats

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Fighting Irish suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of the Northern Illinois Huskies, falling 16-14 after allowing a late field goal. Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard struggled, throwing two interceptions including one that set up the Huskies' winning drive. Coach Marcus Freeman expressed the need to take ownership and make improvements following the loss. Key injuries include Joshua Burnham and Tosh Baker, while Riley Leonard plans to play despite a shoulder injury. Notre Dame currently holds a power ranking of 8, ranking 98th in offense and 52nd in defense, with a 1-1 record for the season.

Purdue Boilermakers Analysis

The Purdue Boilermakers had a dominant season opener, defeating the Indiana State Sycamores 49-0 in front of their home crowd. Quarterback Hudson Card had an impressive performance, completing 96% of his passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. Wideout Max Klare led all receivers with five receptions for 71 yards. The Boilermakers also had success on the ground, averaging eight yards per carry led by Devin Mockobee with 89 yards. The defense was strong, holding Indiana State scoreless and sacking the quarterback three times. Head coach Ryan Walters was pleased with the team's performance, stating that they expected the outcome. Key players CJ Smith and Nyland Green are questionable for the next game due to injuries. The Boilermakers have a power ranking of 88 and are ranked #27 for offense and #10 for defense. Notre Dame has struggled in their last three matchups against Purdue.

Notre Dame's Road Success Against the Spread Continues Against Struggling Purdue

Notre Dame has demonstrated impressive road performance against the spread, claiming victory in three consecutive games, notably defeating Texas A&M 23-13 in the season opener. Their success extends to covering the spread in four consecutive games and in six out of the past seven dating back to the previous season. Conversely, the Boilermakers struggled with a 4-8 record overall against the spread last season and a disappointing home record of five losses in seven games. Notably, Purdue's recent trend includes losing their last four home games ATS in the 2022-23 season. In their prior matchup, Notre Dame emerged triumphant, both outright and ATS, played at their home ground several seasons ago. This trend suggests a strong likelihood of success for Notre Dame on the road this Saturday, as supported by statistics and recent performances. It is advisable to place bets on the Fighting Irish covering the spread.

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