Ohio State Buckeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Jan 20, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Tuesday,

Ohio State Buckeyes

Minnesota

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In an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on January 20, 2026. The Buckeyes have shown consistency in their recent form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, while the Golden Gophers have won 2 out of their last 5 games.

Ohio State will have the homecourt advantage in this game, with bookmakers favoring them to win at odds of 1.23. Their strong performance at home could prove to be a key factor in this matchup. On the other hand, Minnesota will be looking to capitalize on any weaknesses in Ohio State’s defense to secure a victory on the road.

Both teams have displayed tactical strengths in different areas of the game, making this matchup highly unpredictable. Ohio State’s offense will be a formidable force to reckon with, while Minnesota’s defense will be looking to shut down their opponents and create scoring opportunities.

Overall, this game promises to be a closely contested battle between two skilled teams, and the outcome will likely come down to execution on the day.

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Ohio State
75.9%		 Minnesota
24.1%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.21 4.27
WilliamHill 1.25 4
Pinnacle 1.27 3.25
Best for US Customers 1.22 4

Latest Results

17.01.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 86:74
11.01.26 Washington Huskies basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 81:74
08.01.26 Oregon Ducks basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 62:72
05.01.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 69:72
02.01.26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 73:80		 17.01.26 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 77:67
13.01.26 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Wisconsin Badgers basketball – 75:78
09.01.26 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 69:70 OT
06.01.26 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Iowa Hawkeyes basketball – 70:67
03.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 78:84

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ohio State won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Ohio State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Ohio State is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ohio State won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1362:1319. (average 68.1:66).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ohio State won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 744:638. (average 67.6:58).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.01.25 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 88:89 OT
    22.02.24 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – 88:79
    03.12.23 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 84:74
    12.01.23 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 67:70
    15.02.22 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 70:45

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.6 (12.35%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.9 (9.63%)

    3. Houston Cougars: 11.2 (5.07%)

    4. Duke Blue Devils: 11.4 (4.98%)

    5. Purdue Boilermakers: 11.6 (4.9%)

    6. Connecticut Huskies: 12.4 (4.58%)

    7. Florida Gators: 14.2 (4%)

    8. Iowa State: 15 (3.79%)

    9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.87%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20 (2.84%)

    11. Vanderbilt Commodores: 22 (2.58%)

    12. Brigham Young: 24.6 (2.31%)

    13. Kansas Jayhawks: 27 (2.1%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 31 (1.83%)

    15. Michigan State: 32.25 (1.76%)

    16. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (1.58%)

    17. Virginia Cavaliers: 39 (1.46%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 39 (1.46%)

    19. Arkansas Razorbacks: 45 (1.26%)

    20. Texas Tech: 56.2 (1.01%)

    21. Louisville: 58.2 (0.98%)

    22. Kentucky Wildcats: 68.2 (0.83%)

    23. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.76%)

    24. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.75%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 87.75 (0.65%)

    26. Tennessee Volunteers: 92.2 (0.62%)

    27. VCU Rams: 100 (0.57%)

    28. UC Irvine: 100 (0.57%)

    29. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.57%)

    30. High Point: 100 (0.57%)

    31. UC San Diego: 100 (0.57%)

    32. George Mason: 100 (0.57%)

    33. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.57%)

    34. McNeese State: 100 (0.57%)

    35. Utah State: 100 (0.57%)

    36. Yale: 100 (0.57%)

    37. Saint Marys: 100 (0.57%)

    38. California Maritime: 100 (0.57%)

    39. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.57%)

    40. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.57%)

    41. Iowa Hawkeyes: 102.2 (0.56%)

    42. Clemson: 105.2 (0.54%)

    43. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.52%)

    44. UCLA: 110.2 (0.52%)

    45. Villanova Wildcats: 112.2 (0.51%)

    46. Georgia Bulldogs: 115.2 (0.49%)

    47. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.47%)

    48. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.47%)

    49. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.47%)

    50. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.47%)

    51. NC State: 120.2 (0.47%)

    52. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.44%)

    53. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.44%)

    54. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.44%)

    55. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.41%)

    56. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.38%)

    57. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.38%)

    58. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.38%)

    59. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.38%)

    60. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.38%)

    61. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.32%)

    62. TCU: 180.2 (0.32%)

    63. Creighton: 180.2 (0.32%)

    64. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.32%)

    65. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.32%)

    66. LSU: 230.2 (0.25%)

    67. Ole Miss Rebels: 230.2 (0.25%)

    68. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.25%)

    69. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.25%)

    70. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.25%)

    71. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.25%)

    72. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.25%)

    73. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.25%)

    74. Boise State: 280.2 (0.2%)

    75. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.2%)

    76. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.2%)

    77. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.2%)

    78. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.2%)

    79. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.17%)

    80. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.11%)

    81. St. Louis Billikens: 501 (0.11%)

    82. New Mexico: 751 (0.08%)

    83. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.06%)

    84. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.06%)

    85. Marquette: 1001 (0.06%)

    86. Colorado State: 1001 (0.06%)

    87. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.06%)

    88. Colorado: 1001 (0.06%)

    89. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.06%)

    90. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.06%)

    91. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.06%)

    92. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.06%)

    93. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.06%)

    94. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.06%)

    95. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.06%)

    96. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.06%)

    97. Arizona State: 1001 (0.06%)

    98. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.06%)

    99. Florida State: 1001 (0.06%)

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