Two squads with very different seasons a year ago, the Louisville Cardinals are getting 20 points as they prepare to host the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Cardinal Stadium. The matchup is scheduled to get underway at 8:00 p.m. ET and fans can catch the action by tuning in to ESPN.
Betting Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Louisville Cardinals
In this early-week game, Notre Dame is labeled as the big favorite and is currently giving up 20 points. In order to take the favorite, moneyline gamblers would currently have to spend $1,800 to win $100 back on the Fighting Irish (-1800). The Cardinals are getting +900 moneyline odds. If one program can find paydirt early it will generate a decent live betting opportunity. Vegas has placed the over/under (O/U) at 57 points.
The game’s total has moved down after opening at 58. The original line (20) has yet to change.
Overall, the Fighting Irish went 12-1 straight-up (SU) last season while the Cards only managed a 2-10 SU record in 2018. Against conference opponents, the Cardinals were 0-8 SU and 2-2 SU against teams out of conference.
Fueled by 265.6 passing yards per game and 190.5 rushing yards per game, the 2018 version of this Fighting Irish team was able to produce an average of 33.8 points per contest. The defense limited opponents to 17.3 points per game.
In matchups against non-conference competition, the Cards passed for 145.8 yards per game and ran for 161.3 per game on their way to 18.8 points per outing. When playing just ACC opponents, the offensive unit recorded 20.3 points per game by averaging 243.8 passing yards and 131.6 rushing yards. The Cardinals defense allowed 32.8 PPG to non-conference foes and 49.8 to teams in conference in 2018.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Louisville Cardinals NCAA Tip
SU Winner: Notre Dame, ATS Winner: Louisville, O/U: Over
Team Betting Trends
- The Fighting Irish offense gave up 25 sacks last season. Their defense created 34 sacks.
- The Cardinals O-line gave up 43 sacks last year. Their defense recorded 11 sacks.
