The Sugar Bowl will be underway Thursday, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are now 1-point favorites vs the Georgia Bulldogs, per BetMGM's data. Georgia opened as a favorite, but betting action has since pushed Notre Dame into chalk territory.
The odds change suggests some big bettors have money on the Irish, as the ticket and handles percentages remain equally split.
Below, I'll highlight where the betting action is for this very important CFP game and what we can learn from the Notre Dame vs Georgia handle:
Notre Dame vs Georgia Betting Handle
Notre Dame vs Georgia, Jan. 2, 4 pm ET
| Team | Spread | % Bets | % Handle | Total | % Bets | % Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | -1.0 | 46% | 49% | O45.5 | 48% | 54% |
| Georgia | +1.0 | 54% | 51% | U45.5 | 52% | 46% |
Betting Handle per BetMGM
Understanding the Notre Dame-Georgia Odds Movement
Georgia opened as a 1.5-point favorite at BetMGM. Since then, Notre Dame has stolen the chalk status, now sitting as a 1-point favorite heading into Thursday. As you can tell from our betting action chart, the handle and ticket percentages are split equally. So have the odds changed? My theory is that there are some serious customers with big wagers on Notre Dame to cover. BetMGM's sharps could have forced a big influence on the odds, though a small shift isn't unfathomable since these two squads opened at pick'em ML odds.
If you're more interested in where the prop action is for this one, BetMGM has also provided us with the most bet on Notre Dame vs Georgia player props and touchdown picks:
Five Most Bet Notre Dame vs Georgia Player Props
- Riley Leonard over 40.5 rushing yards (-130)
- Arian Smith over 38.5 receiving yards (-115)
- Trevor Etienne over 84.5 rushing yards (-115)
- Dominic Lovett under 31.5 receiving yards (-115)
- Jeremiyah Love over 67.5 rushing yards (-115)
I'm a fan of Love on all fronts, so I'm glad to see the public supporting that sentiment. Love has cashed this OVER in four straight contests, so things look good for five in a row. Also, I'm a bit surprised to see so many folks on Leonard's OVER rushing yards. He can use his legs well, but the Notre Dame QB has exceeded that total once in his last four contests.
Five most Bet Notre Dame vs Georgia Players for Anytime TD
- Jeremiyah Love -150
- Riley Leonard +125
- Trevor Etienne -175
- Gunner Stockton +225
- Dominic Lovett +280
As NCAAF expert Josie Costigan lays out in her Notre Dame vs Georgia preview, Love has been unstoppable this season, scoring a touchdown in every game and extending his streak to 13 straight. His explosive 98-yard touchdown early in the first quarter against the Hoosiers showcased his knack for delivering in clutch moments and striking quickly to put his team on the board.
As Marcus Freeman's go-to player, Love has proven his reliability, racking up seven touchdowns in five matchups against ranked opponents this year.
