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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs USC Trojans predictions, Jan 09, 2026

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In an exciting matchup on January 9, 2026, the Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball team will host the USC Trojans at their home court. The Golden Gophers have been in excellent form recently, winning all of their last five matches, showcasing their strength and consistency on the court. On the other hand, the USC Trojans have won three out of their last five games, showing that they are also a force to be reckoned with.

As the bookmakers’ odds suggest, the Golden Gophers have a slight advantage as the home team, with odds of 1.7 compared to USC’s 2.13. However, our model predicts a close match, giving the Golden Gophers a 53.9% chance of winning, while the Trojans have a 46.1% chance.

Both teams have shown tactical strengths and solid performances, making this matchup difficult to predict. Fans can expect an intense and competitive game between these two skilled teams. In conclusion, while the odds slightly favor the Golden Gophers, the outcome of this game is far from certain, and anything can happen on the basketball court.

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Minnesota
55%		 USC
45%

Prediction (the most likely score): 74:72

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.72 2
1.7 2.15
1.7 1.97
1.66 2.16

Latest Results

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03.01.26 Northwestern Wildcats basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 78:84
29.12.25 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Fairleigh Dickinson Knights basketball – 60:43
21.12.25 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Campbell Fighting Camels basketball – 78:50
14.12.25 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – Texas Southern Tigers basketball – 89:53		 05.01.26 Michigan State Spartans basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 80:51
02.01.26 Michigan Wolverines basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 96:66
17.12.25 USC Trojans basketball – UT-San Antonio Roadrunners basketball – 97:70
14.12.25 USC Trojans basketball – Washington State Cougars basketball – 68:61
09.12.25 San Diego Toreros basketball – USC Trojans basketball – 81:94

Facts

  • Minnesota has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • In recent matches, USC has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • USC may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Minnesota has had a series of home games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Minnesota won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 140:123. (average 70:61.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.02.25 USC Trojans basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 66:69
    08.12.12 USC Trojans basketball – Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball – 57:71

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.3 (11.11%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 4.4 (10.86%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 8.6 (5.56%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.6 (4.51%)

    5. Iowa State: 11.2 (4.27%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.68%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13.6 (3.51%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 15.2 (3.14%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16.8 (2.84%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.84%)

    11. Michigan State: 27 (1.77%)

    12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.77%)

    13. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.65%)

    14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 29.4 (1.63%)

    15. Alabama Crimson Tide: 30.4 (1.57%)

    16. Florida Gators: 33.4 (1.43%)

    17. Louisville: 34 (1.41%)

    18. Arkansas State: 34 (1.41%)

    19. Kansas Jayhawks: 35.4 (1.35%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 38.25 (1.25%)

    21. Texas Tech: 39 (1.23%)

    22. Tennessee Volunteers: 43 (1.11%)

    23. North Carolina: 43 (1.11%)

    24. Kentucky Wildcats: 50 (0.96%)

    25. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 50.2 (0.95%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.64%)

    27. Virginia Cavaliers: 80.2 (0.6%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 87.75 (0.54%)

    29. Iowa Hawkeyes: 90.2 (0.53%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.48%)

    31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.48%)

    32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.48%)

    33. High Point: 100 (0.48%)

    34. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.48%)

    35. UC San Diego: 100 (0.48%)

    36. George Mason: 100 (0.48%)

    37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.48%)

    38. McNeese State: 100 (0.48%)

    39. Utah State: 100 (0.48%)

    40. Penn State: 100 (0.48%)

    41. Yale: 100 (0.48%)

    42. St. Louis Billikens: 100 (0.48%)

    43. Georgetown: 100 (0.48%)

    44. Troy: 100 (0.48%)

    45. Akron Zips: 100 (0.48%)

    46. Saint Marys: 100 (0.48%)

    47. Boston College: 100 (0.48%)

    48. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.48%)

    49. California Maritime: 100 (0.48%)

    50. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.48%)

    51. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.48%)

    52. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.48%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 100.2 (0.48%)

    54. Clemson: 105.2 (0.45%)

    55. Missouri Tigers: 105.2 (0.45%)

    56. TCU: 110.2 (0.43%)

    57. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.43%)

    58. UCLA: 110.2 (0.43%)

    59. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.4%)

    60. Indiana Hoosiers: 120.2 (0.4%)

    61. Creighton: 120.2 (0.4%)

    62. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.4%)

    63. NC State: 120.2 (0.4%)

    64. Virginia Tech: 130.2 (0.37%)

    65. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.37%)

    66. Wisconsin Badgers: 130.2 (0.37%)

    67. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.37%)

    68. Ohio State Buckeyes: 130.2 (0.37%)

    69. Oklahoma State: 130.2 (0.37%)

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

    71. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.32%)

    72. Wake Forest: 180.2 (0.27%)

    73. Butler Bulldogs: 180.2 (0.27%)

    74. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    75. Texas Longhorns: 180.2 (0.27%)

    76. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    77. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    78. Texas A&M: 180.2 (0.27%)

    79. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.27%)

    80. Boise State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    81. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

    82. Memphis Tigers: 230.2 (0.21%)

    83. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    84. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    86. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    87. Cincinnati Bearcats: 230.2 (0.21%)

    88. Arizona State: 230.2 (0.21%)

    89. California Golden Bears: 262.75 (0.18%)

    90. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.18%)

    91. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.17%)

    92. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.17%)

    93. Marquette: 280.2 (0.17%)

    94. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.17%)

    95. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    96. Colorado: 280.2 (0.17%)

    97. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.17%)

    98. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.17%)

    99. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.17%)

    100. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.17%)

    101. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    102. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.17%)

    103. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.17%)

    104. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.17%)

    105. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.17%)

    106. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.17%)

    107. Florida State: 280.2 (0.17%)

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