Sacramento State Hornets vs Northern Colorado Bears predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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Sacramento State Hornets

Northern Colorado Bears

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Sacramento State Hornets will face off against the Northern Colorado Bears on January 17, 2026.

Both teams have had a mixed run of form recently, with Sacramento State winning just 1 of their last 5 matches and Northern Colorado also securing only 1 victory in their last 5 outings. However, despite their similar recent records, bookmakers have favored the away team, giving the Northern Colorado Bears odds of 1.37 compared to the 2.74 odds for a Sacramento State Hornets victory.

Looking at the statistical model predictions, Northern Colorado holds a slight edge with a 61.6% chance of securing the win, while Sacramento State has a 38.4% probability of coming out on top.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on their defensive efforts to contain the opposition’s offensive threats and capitalize on scoring opportunities. With the odds and model predictions favoring Northern Colorado, this matchup promises to be an exciting and closely contested game with both teams looking to secure a much-needed victory.

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Sacramento State
32.8%
Northern Colorado
67.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 67:73

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 2.75 1.4
WilliamHill 2.85 1.4
Pinnacle 2.74 1.37
Best for US Customers 3.1 1.38

Latest Results

15.01.26 Sacramento State Hornets basketball – Northern Arizona Lumberjacks basketball – 83:69
10.01.26 Portland State Vikings basketball – Sacramento State Hornets basketball – 96:69
03.01.26 Weber State Wildcats basketball – Sacramento State Hornets basketball – 95:82
01.01.26 Idaho State Bengals basketball – Sacramento State Hornets basketball – 97:84
22.12.25 Cal State Northridge Matadors basketball – Sacramento State Hornets basketball – 100:88
15.01.26 Portland State Vikings basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 76:73
10.01.26 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Weber State Wildcats basketball – 71:76
08.01.26 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Idaho State Bengals basketball – 85:72
03.01.26 Montana Grizzlies basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 88:79
01.01.26 Montana State Bobcats basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 89:75

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sacramento State won 0.
  • Both teams are currently in poor form.
  • Sacramento State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Sacramento State has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Northern Colorado is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sacramento State won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 1355:1450. (average 67.8:72.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Sacramento State won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 606:643. (average 67.3:71.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.02.25 Sacramento State Hornets basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 61:77
    18.01.25 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Sacramento State Hornets basketball – 68:64
    17.02.24 Sacramento State Hornets basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 75:80
    18.01.24 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Sacramento State Hornets basketball – 77:75
    11.02.23 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Sacramento State Hornets basketball – 70:54

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.5 (15.91%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.02%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10 (7.16%)

    4. Purdue Boilermakers: 11 (6.51%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (5.51%)

    7. Houston Cougars: 15 (4.77%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)

    9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 23 (3.11%)

    10. Florida Gators: 26 (2.75%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)

    12. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

    13. Michigan State: 36 (1.99%)

    14. Kansas Jayhawks: 36 (1.99%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.75%)

    16. Texas Tech: 51 (1.4%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 51 (1.4%)

    18. Louisville: 51 (1.4%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.4%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.4%)

    21. North Carolina: 67 (1.07%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.88%)

    23. Kentucky Wildcats: 101 (0.71%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    26. Baylor Bears: 151 (0.47%)

    27. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)

    28. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)

    29. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

    30. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Auburn Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. TCU: 251 (0.29%)

    35. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

    36. Seton Hall Pirates: 251 (0.29%)

    37. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    39. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    40. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.2%)

    42. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.2%)

    43. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.2%)

    44. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

    45. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

    46. Syracuse Orange: 501 (0.14%)

    47. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

    52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

    53. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.14%)

    54. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Wake Forest: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    59. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    60. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    61. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    62. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Boise State: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Memphis Tigers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    81. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

    82. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    83. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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