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Sure, it’s only the first game of the year, but when you’re getting #2 hosting #5 it’s a big deal, and the winner will be making a big statement in the rankings. This matchup is only part of the excitement around this game. Caesars is offering a special sign-up bonus for new accounts.

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Use the bonus code VIMAXSPORTFULL when you open your new Caesars account and you’re getting the “Up to $1,250 On Caesars” deal that includes 1000 Tier Credits and 1000 Reward Credits too. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish, coming off an 11-1 (9-3 ATS) season that saw their coach leave them for LSU heads to the horseshoe and a game one matchup with the Ohio State Buckeyes who were 10-2 (6-5-1 ATS) last year. Irish backers are getting 16 points and an upset will get them +500. The Buckeyes are -700 without the points and the total is 59.

Why Should You Care?

The name Caesars is one of the classiest brands in the gambling sector, but this new account deal they’re offering would be reason enough to open an account with them to start football season. Plus, you’re getting a game on the first Saturday of college football that has the same numbers in front of the team’s names that you would see if this were one of the games in the CFP semi-finals.

This is only the first Saturday of the season and you’re getting a Bowl Game matchup right out of the box. These two both finished in the Top 10 at the end of last year and their combined final records of 22-4 give just a hint of what we can expect early Saturday evening in Columbus.

How Will This New Regime At Notre Dame Make Out In This Test?

Notre Dame finished the regular season on a 9-1 run against the spread. They scored 28 or more in their last seven games. How will the program fare now that Chip Kelly is walking the sidelines in Baton Rouge? They won ten games or more in the last five seasons and most experts feel this latest recruiting class is their best ever.

Last season the Irish started their campaign with a 41-38 win over Florida State giving seven. The year before that it was another victory as they beat Duke 27-13 as 22-point favorites. In 2019 they beat Louisville 35-17 giving 19. Notre Dame was favored in all three of those contests and ended up going 0-3 ATS.

Are The Buckeyes As Strong As The Polls Are Giving Them Credit For?

When you lose by double digits to TTUN even winning a Rose Bowl, no matter how exciting a game it was, that pain is going to linger. Especially after watching that same unnamed team get whacked by Georgia in the Orange Bowl. Have to think it’s been a long summer for the Buckeyes football program.

Over the course of the 2021-22 season, Ohio State was favored in every game. Even the one in Ann Arbor. They gave an average of 19.7 points a game in the spread. That’s 236 ½ points over the regular season and one of the reasons they were 6-5-1 if you bet them against the spread.

In 2019 they opened with a 45-21 win over Florida Atlantic giving 28. Then, in 2020 they opened with Nebraska, also giving 28, and won 52-17. Last season it was a 45-31 victory over Minnesota and a Push as 14-point favorites. This is a club that is used to being the choice of bettors no matter whom they’re facing.

This Looks Like A Great Game And It Is A Great Deal From Caesars!

These are two great programs with incredible talent and high expectations. When you open your new Caesars account with the promo code VIMAXSPORTFULL you’re getting an amazing special of “Up to $1,250 on Caesars and great extras of 1000 Tier Credits and 1000 Reward Credits. Use that deal to hop on the home team here. The Notre Dame defense is sound, but the Ohio State offense is better. Also, take some action on the Buckeyes team total over just in case those 16 open up some options for a back door cover.

Written by Chas Filardi, our US sports betting industry expert! Check him out on The Sports Betting Channel!