Pittsburgh Panthers vs Louisville Cardinals predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Pittsburgh Panthers host the Louisville Cardinals on January 17, 2026. Both teams have shown mixed results in their recent form, with Pittsburgh winning 2 of their last 5 matches and Louisville also winning 2 out of their last 5.

The Pittsburgh Panthers will look to capitalize on their home court advantage and improve upon their recent performances. With odds of 3.52 in their favor, the Panthers will rely on their tactical strengths to secure a victory against the Louisville Cardinals. On the other hand, the Louisville Cardinals will aim to continue their winning streak and outperform the Panthers with odds of 1.28 in their favor.

It promises to be an exciting and closely contested match as both teams are evenly matched and have the potential to come out on top. Fans can expect a thrilling display of skill and determination from both sides, making this game a must-watch for basketball enthusiasts.

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Pittsburgh
27.6%

Louisville
72.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 73:80

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Louisville: 0.85%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.65		1.25
	3.72		1.26
	3.55		1.3
	2.88		1.34
	3.25		1.33

Latest Results

14.01.26 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets basketball – Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – 66:89
10.01.26 Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – Syracuse Orange basketball – 72:83
03.01.26 Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – Clemson Tigers basketball – 68:73
30.12.25 Miami FL Hurricanes basketball – Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – 76:69
21.12.25 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – 46:80

13.01.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Virginia Cavaliers basketball – 70:79
10.01.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Boston College Eagles basketball – 75:62
06.01.26 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Duke Blue Devils basketball – 73:84
02.01.26 Stanford Cardinal basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 80:76
30.12.25 California Golden Bears basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 70:90

Facts

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

Both teams have been playing unpredictably.

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

In this match, Louisville is a strong favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 1325:1439. (average 66.3:72).

Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 702:741. (average 70.2:74.1).

Latest Head To Head

01.03.25 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – 79:68
11.01.25 Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 78:82
17.02.24 Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 86:59
06.01.24 Louisville Cardinals basketball – Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – 70:83
07.02.23 Pittsburgh Panthers basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 91:57

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.79%)

2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.44%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.87%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.59%)

5. Iowa State: 12 (4.13%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.81%)

8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.7%)

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 (2.16%)

13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.84%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.46%)

15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

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. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

23. Louisville: 58.2 (0.85%)

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 (0.5%)

30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

33. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

35. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

37. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

38. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

39. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

40. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

41. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

42. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

43. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

46. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

48. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

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 (0.28%)

72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

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

79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Syracuse Orange: 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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