Over the last five seasons Notre Dame is 14-1 straight-up and 9-6 against the spread when taking on non-Power 5 opponents. Over that same span Ball State is 1-4 SU but 4-1 ATS against Power 5 foes. Where does the smart money reside for Saturday afternoon's Cardinals vs. Fighting Irish in-state battle in South Bend?
College football point spread: The Fighting Irish opened as 35.5-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)
College football betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 31.9-1.3 Fighting Irish (College football picks on every game)
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