Notre Dames Fighting Irish begin the Big Ten portion of their schedule when they host one of their Hoosier State rivals, the Purdue Boilermakers, Saturday. The Golden Domers, back in the States after trouncing Navy in Dublin 50-10 to open this season, were favored by 14 points over the Boilers, who just beat Eastern Kentucky 48-6.



View Purdue vs Notre Dame Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: Oddsmakers opened the Fighting Irish as 14.5-point favorites in the game at Sportsbook, while the betting total was sitting around 52.



In their last action, Purdue was a 48-6 Sportsbook at home against Eastern Kentucky. The game had no spread or over-under wagering, as it involved a non-board school. Purdue cruised to victory in its last outing, as they ran up a 48-6 score against Eastern Kentucky at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Last time out for Notre Dame, they were a 50-10 Sportsbook as they battled Navy on the road. Notre Dame covered in the match as a 14.5-point favorite, while 60 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Navy was unable to contain Theo Riddick in its last action Saturday and the result was a 50-10 Week 1 loss against the Fighting Irish.


Purdue Boilermakers Trends:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Trends:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few Boilermakers at Fighting Irish trends to consider:
Purdue is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Purdue's last 6 games when playing Notre Dame
Purdue is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame
Purdue is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Notre Dame is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Purdue
Notre Dame is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Purdue
Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Notre Dame's last 13 games at home


Next up:
Purdue home to Eastern Michigan, Saturday, September 15
Notre Dame at Michigan State, Saturday, September 15