Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Western Michigan Broncos prediction
Chance to win · 19% and 63% in regulation
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 62%Full game
- 1X2WonW. Michigan1.45Confidence 60%
- Best tip of the game: Over/UnderLostO5.51.67Confidence 56%
- HandicapWonW. Michigan -1.51.75Confidence 53%
- Winner (incl. OT)WonW. Michigan1.26Confidence 65%
- Double chanceWonW. Michigan or draw1.15Confidence 70%
- Draw no betWonW. Michigan1.20Confidence 68%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)LostYesConfidence 85%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2WonW. Michigan1.98Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonO1.51.78Confidence 54%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: form from only 3 games; no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.
Notre Dame 2–5
W. Michigan Score details
- Correct scoreLost2–5After 60 min0–46%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost0–21st period0–311%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost3rd periodMost goals1st · 3 goals31%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 2-5
- By period 0-2, 1-1, 1-2
- Likeliest 2-5 (6%), 2-4 (4%), 1-5 (4%)
Season so far
This seasonNotre Dame Fighting Irish
Western Michigan Broncos
Head-to-head
Notre Dame 0–3
W. Michigan - Oct 16, 2026: Western Michigan Broncos 6, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 1.
- Jan 3, 2026: Western Michigan Broncos 4, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0.
- Jan 2, 2026: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0, Western Michigan Broncos 4.
Last five games
Notre Dame
3-2-0 - Loss, 1–6 at Western Michigan Broncos, Oct 16. Odds: W. Michigan 1.40, Notre Dame 4.60.
- Win, 4–0 against Niagara Purple Eagles, Oct 9.
- Win, 3–1 against Niagara Purple Eagles, Oct 8.
- Loss, 1–6 at Michigan Wolverines, Mar 11.
- Win, 4–3 at Ohio State Buckeyes, after overtime, Mar 6.
W. Michigan
4-1-0 - Win, 6–1 against Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Oct 16. Odds: W. Michigan 1.40, Notre Dame 4.60.
- Win, 5–1 at Ferris State Bulldogs, Oct 9. Odds: Ferris State 11.00, W. Michigan 1.17.
- Win, 6–0 against Ferris State Bulldogs, Oct 8.
- Loss, 2–6 against Denver Pioneers, Mar 29.
- Win, 3–1 against Minnesota State Mavericks, Mar 27.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Key insights
- Second game in two days for both teams — Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Western Michigan Broncos played yesterday.
- 3-game winning streak for Western Michigan Broncos coming into this game.
- 3-0 in the last 3 meetings for Western Michigan Broncos.
- 5.0 goals per meeting across the last 3 head-to-head games; the total is 5.5.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (NDF) | 4.45 | 4.45 | No change |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.20 | 4.20 | No change |
| 1X2: 2 (WMB) | 1.42 | 1.42 | No change |
| Over/Under line | 5.5 | 5.5 | No change |
| Handicap NDF | +1.5 | +1.5 | No change |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
NCAA standings
NCAA · Big Ten
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Minnesota Golden Gophers |
30 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 122 | 2.033 | 0 |
| 2 |  Michigan Wolverines |
30 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 123 | 2.050 | 0 |
| 3 |  Penn State Nittany Lions |
30 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 105 | 1.750 | 0 |
| 4 |  Ohio State Buckeyes |
29 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 1.603 | 0 |
| 5 |  Michigan State Spartans |
32 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 92 | 1.438 | 0 |
| 6 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish |
30 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 1.133 | 0 |
| 7 |  Wisconsin Badgers |
30 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 1.233 | 0 |
NCAA · NCHC
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Denver Pioneers |
30 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 112 | 1.867 | 0 |
| 2 |  St. Cloud State Huskies |
28 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 1.714 | 0 |
| 3 | Western Michigan Broncos |
29 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 121 | 2.086 | 0 |
| 4 |  Omaha Mavericks |
28 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 86 | 1.536 | 0 |
| 5 |  North Dakota Fighting Hawks |
29 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 104 | 1.793 | 0 |
| 6 |  Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs |
29 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 72 | 1.241 | 0 |
| 7 |  Colorado College Tigers |
28 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 1.214 | 0 |
| 8 |  Miami Redhawks |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
Pts points, on the league’s own system. The table follows the league’s own order. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · +/− difference.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish host Western Michigan Broncos in the NCAA on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.