Ohio State vs Notre Dame CFP National Championship Picks

**SBR Andy** · 01-13-25, 11:54 AM

Early Ohio State vs Notre Dame betting insights from BetMGM:

"Betting on the spread is coming in very balanced, which we expect to continue throughout the week. We anticipate the book to need an outright Buckeyes win, which is also favorable from a futures perspective." - Seamus Magee, Trading Manager, BetMGM

**SBR Andy** · 01-15-25, 02:29 PM

CFP National Championship MVP Odds, via DraftKings:

Offensive MVP

Will Howard, QB, Ohio State: +100
Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State: +350
Riley Leonard, QB, Notre Dame: +400
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State: +1200
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State: +1600
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame: +1600
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State: +1800
Jordan Faison, WR, Notre Dame: +4000
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame: +4000
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State: +5000
Gee Scott Jr., TE, Ohio State: +7500
Mitchell Evans, TE, Notre Dame: +8000
Jaden Greathouse, WR, Notre Dame: +8000
Beaux Collins, WR, Notre Dame: +10000
Aneyas Williams, RB, Notre Dame: +10000
Steve Angeli, QB, Notre Dame: +15000
Julian Sayin, QB, Ohio State: +15000

Defensive MVP

Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State: +300
JT Tuimoloau, DE, Ohio State: +750
Cody Simon, LB, Ohio State: +900
Xavier Watts, S, Notre Dame: +900
Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame: +1200
Sonny Styles, S, Ohio State: +2000
Ty Hamilton, DT, Ohio State: +3000
Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State: +3000
Jermaine Mathews Jr., CB, Ohio State: +3000
Lathan Ransom, S, Ohio State: +3000
Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State: +3000
Adon Shuler, S, Notre Dame: +3500
Christian Gray, CB, Notre Dame: +4500
Drayk Bowen, LB, Notre Dame: +5000
RJ Oben, DL, Notre Dame: +5000
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, LB, Notre Dame: +5000
Bryce Young, DL, Notre Dame: +5000
Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame: +7500
Howard Cross III, DL, Notre Dame: +10000
Gabriel Rubio, DL, Notre Dame: +10000

**SBR Andy** · 01-16-25, 04:02 PM

Offensive MVP Pick, from SBR's Rob Paul:

Jeremiah Smith (+400 FanDuel)

"The two best players taking the field in the national championship aren't even going to be a part of the 2025 NFL Draft odds race, but that doesn't mean they both couldn't take home MVP honors.

While Gabe is backing sophomore superstar Caleb Downs to win defensive MVP, I'm taking freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith to win the award on offense. Sure, Texas essentially shut him down in the Cotton Bowl, but the last time he failed to make a major impact in a game (35 yards against Michigan), Chip Kelly got him touches in the following contest.

After the loss to the Wolverines, Smith combined to have 14 touches for 295 yards and four TDs against Oregon and Tennessee. Those defenses rank in the top five in EPA per dropback, so Notre Dame ranking first by that metric shouldn't scare you off.

Smith is the Buckeyes' best playmaker and is one of just four players in the country with double-digit contested catches (12) and three-plus yards per route run (3.13), per PFF. That's why he's the best value among Buckeyes to win offensive MVP, with a $10 winning bet paying a $40 profit."

Defensive MVP Pick, from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Caleb Downs (+300 DraftKings)

"Caleb Downs might be the best player on the field - which says a lot, given the abundance of NFL talent on each sideline. He's a game changer, as evidenced by his stats, which we highlight in our Ohio State football preview. Downs has a knack for the flashy fundamentals required to stand out on the biggest stages.

Defensive backs have won six of the 10 defensive MVP awards since the national championship accolades were introduced a decade ago. Seeing as the Buckeyes are a significant favorite by the spread, the award winner will more than likely come from their defense.

Our best sportsbooks list Downs at +300 to win the award, giving him a 25% implied probability. A $10 winning wager on the safety to be named MVP returns $30 in profits."

**dollarbill** · 01-16-25, 10:03 PM

Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame: +1600

This tells me Buckeyes will win no way can ND QB beat them alone. Of course there are Turnovers and over confidence that could hurt Ohio St

**SBR Andy** · 01-20-25, 09:41 AM

Ohio State vs Notre Dame prediction and best bet from SBR's Rob Paul:

ATS Pick: Notre Dame +9.5 (-112 BetRivers)

Best Bet: Jeremiah Smith Over 78.5 receiving yards (-115 bet365)

**SBR Andy** · 01-20-25, 09:49 AM

Updated OSU/ND betting insights from BetMGM:

"If you include the futures market, we'll be fine with either team taking home the trophy but Notre Dame moneyline betting will surely become an overall negative result by kickoff." - Michael Ranftle, Sportsbook Sr. Trader, BetMGM

Most bet player props (tickets)
1. Jeremiyah Love under 42.5 rushing yards (-115)
2. Emeka Egbuka over 59.5 receiving yards (-115)
3. Aneyas Williams over 24.5 receiving yards (-115)
4. Will Howard over 245.5 passing yards (-115)
5. Jordan Faison under 35.5 receiving yards (-115)

Most bet players to score anytime touchdown (tickets)
1. Jeremiyah Love +140
2. Jeremiah Smith -140
3. Treveyon Henderson -105
4. Riley Leonard +125
5. Emeka Egbuka+145

**SBR Andy** · 01-20-25, 11:48 AM

Ohio State vs Notre Dame touchdown scorer picks from SBR's Gabe Henderson:

Jeremiyah Love anytime TD (+140 BetMGM)

TreVeyon Henderson anytime TD (+105 FanDuel)

Jeremiah Smith anytime TD (-135 FanDuel)

**SBR Andy** · 01-20-25, 02:49 PM

Ohio State vs Notre Dame Same Game Parlay from SBR's Rob Paul:

1) Under 45.5 (-110)
2) Over 1.5 field goals made (-225)
3) Jeremiah Smith Over 80.5 receiving yards (-115)
4) Riley Leonard Under 177.5 passing yards (-115)
5) TreVeyon Henderson anytime TD (-105)
= +3000 at bet365 (+4500 with the 50% SGP super boost)

**Steelers05** · 01-20-25, 03:17 PM

I like Love 44.5 and Price 24.5 overs, think Irish will be able to run the ball effectively.

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 01-20-25, 03:44 PM

My father is a ND alum and headed over there to watch the game in a bit...hoping it won't be a carbon copy of the Final vs Alabama around 10 years ago.

Hoping to see him get the win tonight but it is going to be a tall order...

**KnuckleHeadz** · 01-20-25, 06:04 PM

As a lifelong ND fan we have an issue with covering a rb out of the backfield this year.

Henderson 29+ Rec yards @+120 for 2.5X and 49+ @+221 for 1x

**navyblue81** · 01-20-25, 06:39 PM

I like the Mitchell Evans over +32.5 yards. Seems too easy. He’s their #1 option and ND will probably have to throw in that game.

Late $$$ pouring in on ND. Spread has dropped a point in last hour as has ML.

**Steelers05** · 01-20-25, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by navyblue81

I like the Mitchell Evans over +32.5 yards. Seems too easy. He’s their #1 option and ND will probably have to throw in that game.

Late $$$ pouring in on ND. Spread has dropped a point in last hour as has ML.

Rolling with you on this one, got it at 31.5. Have both overs on ND backs on ground, and a sprinkle on the ML just to root against Day.

**ttwarrior1** · 01-20-25, 07:41 PM

notre dame cant play old school today. They need to score first

**Mac4Lyfe** · 01-20-25, 07:57 PM

Ryan Day getting outcoached early. ND punching OSU in the mouth like Michigan.