Western Michigan Broncos vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish prediction
Chance to win · 68% and 16% in regulation
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 63%Full game
- 1X2WonW. Michiganodds up 1.42Confidence 60%
- Best tip of the game: Over/UnderWonO4.5odds down 1.37Confidence 69%
- HandicapWonW. Michigan -1.51.75Confidence 58%
- Winner (incl. OT)WonW. Michiganodds up 1.22Confidence 62%
- Double chanceWonW. Michigan or draw1.14Confidence 66%
- Draw no betWonW. Michigan1.19Confidence 64%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYes1.12Confidence 82%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2WonW. Michigan1.95Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonO1.51.82Confidence 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 2 games.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.
W. Michigan 4–1
Notre Dame Score details
- Correct scoreLost4–1After 60 min6–17%chance
- 1st period correct scoreWon2–01st period2–011%chance
- Highest scoring periodWon3rd periodMost goals3rd · 3 goals31%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 4-1
- By period 2-0, 0-0, 2-1
- Likeliest 4-1 (7%), 5-2 (6%), 4-2 (4%)
Season so far
This seasonWestern Michigan Broncos
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Head-to-head
W. Michigan 3–0
Notre Dame - Oct 17, 2026: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 0, Western Michigan Broncos 4.
- 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
W. Michigan
3-1-1 - 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.
- Overtime loss, 1–2 at Denver Pioneers, after overtime, Mar 14.
Notre Dame
4-1-0 - 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.
- Win, 5–4 at Ohio State Buckeyes, after overtime, Mar 5.
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
- 3-0 in the last 3 meetings for Western Michigan Broncos.
- 4-1-0 in the last five for Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
- 4.0 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 (WMB) | 1.40 | 1.40 | No change |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.15 | 4.15 | No change |
| 1X2: 2 (NDF) | 4.60 | 4.60 | No change |
| Over/Under line | 5.5 | 5.5 | No change |
| Handicap WMB | −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 · 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 |
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 |
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.
Western Michigan Broncos host Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the NCAA on Friday, October 16, 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.