Looking for #2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. #8 BYU Cougars 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. BYU Best Picks Today
- BYU +10.5 (-110): BYU draws 49% of Point Spread bets but a slightly larger 52% of the handle, and the Cougars allow just 13.4 points per game in a matchup of unbeaten teams.
- Under 46.5 (-108): The Under draws 41% of the money on 37% of the bets, and these defenses allow a combined 24.4 points per game.
- Legend Glasker Receiving Yards 40+ (+103): Glasker leads BYU with 378 receiving yards in five games, an average of 75.6 yards per game.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET |
| Venue | LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT |
| TV | ABC |
Notre Dame vs. BYU Odds
| Market | Cougars (Home) | Fighting Irish (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | +10.5 (-110) | -10.5 (-110) |
| Total | Over 46.5 (-112) | Under 46.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +310 | -395 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | BYU +10.5 | 49% | 52% |
| Point Spread | Notre Dame -10.5 | 51% | 48% |
| Total | Over 46.5 | 63% | 59% |
| Total | Under 46.5 | 37% | 41% |
| Moneyline | BYU | 19% | 26% |
| Moneyline | Notre Dame | 81% | 74% |
The biggest gap is on the Moneyline, where BYU +310 draws 26% of the handle on 19% of the bets. The Point Spread is close to even in both bets and handle, with a slight lean in the money toward BYU.
QB Matchup
| Stat | Bear Bachmeier (BYU) | CJ Carr (ND) |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-0 | 6-0 |
| Comp% | 66.4% | 70.8% |
| Pass YPG | 206.6 | 229.7 |
| TD/INT | 8/1 | 16/1 |
| Passer Rating | 162.2 | 186.5 |
Team Comparison
| Stat | BYU | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 34.6 | 44.0 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 13.4 | 11.0 |
| Yards/Game | 433.4 | 456.7 |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 254.4 | 214.0 |
| 3rd Down % | 54.4% | 44.6% |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Money on the home underdog: BYU’s Moneyline draws 26% of the handle on 19% of the bets, the largest ticket-versus-money gap in this game.
- Two elite defenses: Notre Dame allows 11.0 points and 214.0 yards per game, while BYU allows 13.4 points and 254.4 yards.
- BYU’s ground game and third downs: The Cougars rush for 223.8 yards per game and convert 54.4% of their third downs, the formula for keeping Notre Dame’s offense on the sideline.
- Notre Dame protects the ball: The Fighting Irish have one turnover in six games, and CJ Carr has thrown 16 touchdown passes against one interception.
DraftKings Player Props
- Legend Glasker (BYU) Receiving Yards 40+ (+103): plus money well below his 75.6 receiving yards per game
- Jordan Faison (ND) Receiving Yards 60+ (+107): Notre Dame’s leading receiver has 387 yards and four touchdowns on 28 catches
- CJ Carr (ND) Passing Yards 230+ (-107): set right at his 229.7 passing yards per game
- Bear Bachmeier (BYU) Passing Yards 190+ (+117): plus money below his 206.6 passing yards per game
- Jonaz Walton (ND) Rushing Yards 70+ (+119): Notre Dame’s leading rusher has 409 yards on 52 carries, 7.9 yards per carry
FAQs
What are the Notre Dame vs. BYU odds this week?
Notre Dame is a 10.5-point road favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Notre Dame -10.5 (-110). The Total is set at 46.5, and Notre Dame is -395 on the Moneyline, while BYU is +310.
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.