Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers predictions, Jan 24, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an intriguing NCAA college basketball clash set for January 24, 2026, the Minnesota Golden Gophers will host the Nebraska Cornhuskers at their home court. The recent form of both teams could not be more contrasting, with the Golden Gophers managing to secure just one win in their last five matches, while the Cornhuskers remain unbeaten, winning all their previous five encounters.

Despite the home advantage, the bookmakers have placed the odds in favor of the away side, with the Cornhuskers having a 55% probability of claiming victory, compared to the Golden Gophers’ 45%. This indicates the confidence in Nebraska’s ability to continue their winning streak.

Tactically, the Cornhuskers have shown strong defensive capabilities, coupled with efficient offensive play, while the Golden Gophers will need to work on their consistency to stand a chance against their in-form opponents.

With the match shaping up to be a battle of contrasting recent form, it remains to be seen how both teams will perform on the day. The outcome is far from certain, making this an exciting matchup to watch.

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Minnesota
32%

Nebraska
68%

Prediction (the most likely score): 65:71

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.9		1.37
	2.99		1.37
	3.05		1.36
	2.61		1.41
	3.1		1.38

Latest Results

20.01.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 82:74 OT
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

21.01.26 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Washington Huskies basketball – 76:66
17.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 58:77
13.01.26 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Oregon Ducks basketball – 90:55
10.01.26 Indiana Hoosiers basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 77:83
05.01.26 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 69:72

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Minnesota won 3.

Minnesota is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Nebraska is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).

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

In this match, Nebraska is seen as the favorite.

We predict that Nebraska will win today’s game, with odds of 1.38.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Minnesota won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 1473:1461. (average 73.7:73.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Minnesota won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 752:656. (average 83.6:72.9).

Latest Head To Head

01.03.25 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 65:67
25.02.24 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 73:55
06.12.23 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – 76:65
08.03.23 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 75:78
25.02.23 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 78:67

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5 (9.78%)

2. Michigan Tech: 5 (9.78%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.76%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 11.6 (4.21%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (4.07%)

6. Duke Blue Devils: 12.8 (3.82%)

7. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.76%)

8. Iowa State: 16.6 (2.94%)

9. Florida Gators: 17.4 (2.81%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.47%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20 (2.44%)

12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.81%)

13. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (1.58%)

14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 33.4 (1.46%)

15. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.44%)

16. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.42%)

17. Texas Tech: 37 (1.32%)

18. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 40 (1.22%)

19. Arkansas State: 41 (1.19%)

20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.14%)

21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 46 (1.06%)

22. Virginia Cavaliers: 47 (1.04%)

23. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (0.98%)

24. Louisville: 58.2 (0.84%)

25. St. Johns Red Storm: 60.25 (0.81%)

26. North Carolina: 64.2 (0.76%)

27. Kentucky Wildcats: 68.2 (0.72%)

28. Tennessee Volunteers: 80.2 (0.61%)

29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.49%)

30. Boise State: 100 (0.49%)

31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.49%)

32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.49%)

33. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

34. Wake Forest: 100 (0.49%)

35. UC San Diego: 100 (0.49%)

36. George Mason: 100 (0.49%)

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

38. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

39. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

40. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

41. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

42. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

43. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

44. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

45. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

46. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

47. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

48. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.49%)

49. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

50. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

51. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

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

53. Clemson: 105.2 (0.46%)

54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.46%)

55. Georgia Bulldogs: 115.2 (0.42%)

56. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.41%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. UCLA: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

61. St. Louis Billikens: 125.25 (0.39%)

62. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

63. Baylor Bears: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. Auburn Tigers: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

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

67. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.35%)

68. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

69. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

72. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

73. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

74. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

75. TCU: 180.2 (0.27%)

76. Creighton: 180.2 (0.27%)

77. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

78. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

79. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

80. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

82. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

83. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

84. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

85. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.21%)

86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.17%)

88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.17%)

89. Marquette: 280.2 (0.17%)

90. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.17%)

91. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.17%)

92. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.17%)

93. Washington Huskies: 280.2 (0.17%)

94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.17%)

98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.17%)

99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.17%)

101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.17%)

103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.17%)

105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.17%)

106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.17%)

107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.17%)

108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.17%)

109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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