Looking for #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Purdue Boilermakers betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Saturday.
Notre Dame vs. Purdue Best Picks Today
- Purdue Moneyline (+1700): Purdue draws just 3% of bets but a staggering 65% of handle, a 62-point gap that is one of the most dramatic sharp signals of the week. Professional money is taking a shot on the home underdog at massive odds.
- Nolan James (ND) Rushing Yards 80+ (-109): The Notre Dame rusher is priced near even odds on his main rushing milestone in a game where the Irish are expected to control tempo and lean on the ground game.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, September 26 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN |
| TV | Peacock |
Notre Dame vs. Purdue Odds
| Market | Boilermakers (Home) | Fighting Irish (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | +27.5 (-102) | -27.5 (-118) |
| Total | Over 58.5 (-105) | Under 58.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +1700 | -4500 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Notre Dame -27.5 | 80% | 86% |
| Point Spread | Purdue +27.5 | 20% | 14% |
| Total | Over 58.5 | 92% | 98% |
| Total | Under 58.5 | 8% | 2% |
| Moneyline | Notre Dame | 97% | 35% |
| Moneyline | Purdue | 3% | 65% |
The Moneyline market presents the most striking disparity: Purdue draws just 3% of tickets but 65% of handle, a 62-point discrepancy driven by large wagers on the Boilermakers at +1700. While the Point Spread shows public and sharp money largely aligned on Notre Dame -27.5, the Moneyline gap suggests at least some professional bettors see value in Purdue’s massive payout.
Key Matchup Numbers
- Extreme Moneyline sharp signal on Purdue: The 62-point gap between handle (65%) and bets (3%) is the largest discrepancy on any market this week. A small number of large wagers at +1700 are driving nearly two-thirds of the money to the home underdog.
- Near-unanimous Over conviction: The Total draws 92% of bets and 98% of handle on Over 58.5, reflecting broad agreement that the pace and scoring environment favors a high-scoring game despite the lopsided spread.
- Public and sharps aligned on the spread: Unlike the Moneyline, the Point Spread shows minimal divergence. Notre Dame -27.5 pulls 80% of bets and 86% of handle, a modest 6-point gap that suggests both recreational and professional bettors expect the Irish to cover nearly four touchdowns.
DraftKings Player Props
- CJ Carr (ND) Passing Yards 244+ (-116): the Notre Dame quarterback’s main passing line reflects a full workload even in a game the Irish are expected to control early
- Nolan James (ND) Rushing Yards 80+ (-109): near-even odds on the Notre Dame rusher’s main milestone in a game script that should favor a heavy ground attack
- Ryan Browne (PUR) Passing Yards 220+ (-101): the Purdue quarterback is priced at near pick’em on his passing line, suggesting volume in a game where the Boilermakers may need to throw to keep up
- Jordan Faison (ND) Receiving Yards 63+ (-117): the Notre Dame pass catcher’s top milestone reflects a meaningful target share in the Irish passing game
- Aneyas Williams (ND) Rushing Yards 52+ (-115): another Notre Dame rusher expected to benefit from a favorable game script and clock management
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FAQs
What are the Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds this week?
Purdue is a 27.5-point underdog at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Notre Dame -27.5 (-118). The Total is set at 58.5, and Notre Dame, ranked No. 3, is -4500 on the Moneyline.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.