Prediction, picks, odds for CFP Semifinal

Penn State and Notre Dame are set for an Orange Bowl matchup with a spot in the College Football Playoff national championship awaiting the victor on Thursday night. This is just the second postseason meeting all-time between the two programs and history suggests we should have a close game on our hands.

The betting lines seem to agree as Notre Dame opened as a slight favorite over the Nittany Lions after its victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. The line has barely moved in the past week, which means Penn State is an underdog for just the third time this season. Penn State is 0-2 straight-up as the underdog this season with losses to Ohio State and Oregon, but the Nittany Lions are looking to prove something to whatever doubters may be left observing.

Here is a look at the latest game day odds for the Orange Bowl matchup between the Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish with a spot in the national championship game on the line.

Penn State vs. Notre Dame game odds:

All College Football Odds via BetMGM:

• Point spread: Notre Dame -1.5
• Penn State money line: -110
• Notre Dame money line: -110
• Over-under: 44.5

Penn State vs. Notre Dame injury updates:

• Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is expected to play in the Orange Bowl following a knee injury in the Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia
• Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, the Big Ten leader in sacks this season, will be a game-time decision after leaving the Fiesta Bowl victory over Boise State with an apparent arm injury.

Penn State vs. Notre Dame prediction, pick

Our staff had some mixed opinions on how this game will play out. Check out our staff predictions for the game and be sure to see what our friends at Figthing Irish Wire had to say about the game in our recent Q&A.

Penn State vs. Notre Dame channel, start time, streaming:

The Orange Bowl starts at 7:30 p.m. ET  and can be seen on ESPN. Here is more information on how to watch the game and all of the viewing options available.

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