IPFW Mastodons vs Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers predictions, Jan 18, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA college basketball showdown, the IPFW Mastodons will face off against the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers at home on January 18, 2026.

The Mastodons have been in decent form recently, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches, showcasing their ability to compete against tough opponents. On the other hand, the Panthers have struggled, with only 1 win in their last 5 games, indicating potential vulnerabilities that the Mastodons may look to exploit.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the Mastodons are slight favorites with odds of 1.56 for a home win, compared to the Panthers’ odds of 2.22 for an away victory. Our model prediction also slightly leans towards the Mastodons, giving them a 52.3% chance of securing the win.

Tactically, the Mastodons will likely rely on their recent momentum and home-court advantage to push for a victory. However, the Panthers will be keen to bounce back and showcase their strengths on the court. With both teams having their own strengths and weaknesses, this matchup promises to be an intriguing battle with an uncertain outcome.

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IPFW
59.5%

Wisconsin-Milwaukee
40.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 76:72

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.59		2.24
	1.56		2.22
	1.58		2.45

Latest Results

11.01.26 Robert Morris Colonials basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 74:79
07.01.26 Youngstown State Penguins basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 69:71
04.01.26 IPFW Mastodons basketball – Cleveland State Vikings basketball – 74:71
01.01.26 IPFW Mastodons basketball – Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix basketball – 54:72
29.12.25 Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 77:55

15.01.26 Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – Oakland Golden Grizzlies basketball – 60:73
11.01.26 Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – IUPUI Jaguars basketball – 95:83
09.01.26 Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – Northern Kentucky Norse basketball – 67:85
05.01.26 Wisconsin-Green Bay Phoenix basketball – Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – 79:76
01.01.26 Wright State Raiders basketball – Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – 76:70

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, IPFW won 2.

In recent matches, IPFW has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Wisconsin-Milwaukee is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

IPFW may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

IPFW is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

We predict that IPFW will win today’s game, with odds of 1.59.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, IPFW won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 844:840. (average 76.7:76.4).

Including home matches between the teams, IPFW won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 283:275. (average 70.8:68.8).

Latest Head To Head

29.12.25 Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 77:55
02.02.25 Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 79:81
08.01.25 IPFW Mastodons basketball – Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – 78:73
25.02.24 Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 96:88
01.02.24 IPFW Mastodons basketball – Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball – 65:68

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.77%)

2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.42%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.85%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.58%)

5. Iowa State: 12 (4.12%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.8%)

8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.69%)

9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.15%)

13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.83%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.45%)

15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.43%)

16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

22. Louisville: 50.2 (0.99%)

23. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.98%)

24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.49%)

30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.49%)

31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.49%)

32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.49%)

33. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.49%)

35. George Mason: 100 (0.49%)

36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.49%)

37. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

38. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

39. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

40. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

41. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

42. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

43. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

46. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.49%)

48. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.49%)

52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

72. Syracuse Orange: 180.2 (0.27%)

73. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.27%)

74. Creighton: 180.2 (0.27%)

75. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

76. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

77. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

78. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.27%)

79. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

80. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

81. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.21%)

82. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

83. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.21%)

84. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

85. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

86. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

87. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

88. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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