Oddsmakers have stepped forward to offer their early insights into the highly anticipated showdown between Notre Dame and Indiana in this historic first-round College Football Playoff game. Notre Dame, having won 10 consecutive games since a home loss to Northern Illinois, has earned the No. 7 seed and the privilege of hosting this inaugural playoff game. Indiana, on the other hand, showcases one of college football's most potent offenses, achieving an 11 - 1 record in Curt Cignetti's first year as head coach.

Latest Odds and Spreads

According to the updated game lines posted to FanDuel Sportsbook for the matchup, Notre Dame is a 7.5 - point favorite against Indiana. FanDuel has set the total at 51.5 points for the game and also established the moneyline odds for Notre Dame at -285 and for Indiana at +230 to win outright. The point spread and total odds are as follows: Notre Dame: -7.5 (-110), Indiana: +7.5 (-110), Over 51.5 points: -105, Under 51.5 points: -115.

Team ATS Records

Notre Dame has an impressive 3 - 2 - 1 ATS record as a home favorite. Indiana, on the contrary, has been quite consistent, with a 9 - 2 record against the spread in its last 11 games. Notre Dame also boasts an 8 - 0 ATS record in its last 8 games. Indiana has a 3 - 1 record against the spread on the road and a 6 - 1 record against the spread in its last 7 road games. Additionally, Notre Dame is 5 - 2 ATS at home and 5 - 0 - 1 against the spread in its last 6 games against a Big Ten opponent. The total has gone over in Indiana's last 5 road games, and Notre Dame is 5 - 1 ATS in its last 6 games on a Friday. Indiana is 0 - 1 against the spread as a road underdog, while Notre Dame is 3 - 0 - 1 ATS against ranked opponents and Indiana is 0 - 1 ATS against ranked teams. The total went over in 4 of Notre Dame's last 5 home games, and ND is 5 - 0 ATS in its last 5 games. The total also went over in 9 of Indiana's last 11 games.

Bettor Sentiment

A majority of bettors expect the Hoosiers to give the Fighting Irish a tough challenge, as indicated by the latest spread consensus picks for the game. Indiana is receiving 58 percent of bets, either to win outright in an upset or to keep the final margin to a touchdown or less in a defeat. The remaining 42 percent of wagers project Notre Dame to win and cover the spread. The game's implied score suggests a narrow win for the Fighting Irish against the Hoosiers. When considering the point spread and total, it is implied that Notre Dame will defeat Indiana by a projected score of 30 to 22.

Our Early Pick

Our early pick is Notre Dame - 7.5. We have witnessed how this Hoosiers team performed against a quality Power Four opponent when they were thoroughly defeated by Ohio State. The Irish have the ability to apply the same pressure upfront and test Indiana's secondary with a diverse range of proven skill targets.

Game Details

When: Fri., Dec. 20Where: South Bend, Ind.Time: 8 p.m. EasternTV: ABC, ESPN networksGame odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, please call 1 - 800 - GAMBLER.More college football from SI: Top 25 Rankings | Schedule | TeamsFollow College Football HQ: Bookmark | Rankings | Picks