Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
5:2
10/01/2026 at 18:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (3 - 1)
  • 2nd Period (0 - 1)
  • 3rd Period (2 - 0)

Chances of winning


Penn State Nittany Lions
52.3%
Draw
21.9%
Minnesota Golden Gophers
25.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
51.6% 22.1% 26.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

48.2% 23.7% 28.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Penn State Nittany Lions has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.7%)
  • Minnesota Golden Gophers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Penn State Nittany Lions than the current prediction. (-4.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Minnesota Golden Gophers than the current prediction. (+2.4%)
  • Penn State Nittany Lions - Minnesota Golden Gophers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.74
    (1.76)
    4.15
    (4.11)
    3.52
    (3.46)
    10.1%
    (10.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 5.75
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Penn State won 3.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Penn State may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Minnesota has had a series of away games.
    • Penn State could have a small edge in this match.
    • We predict that Penn State will win today's game, with odds of 1.75.
    • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Penn State won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 34:52. (average 2:3.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Penn State won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 21:25. (average 3:3.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Penn State Nittany Lions - Minnesota Golden Gophers were as follows:
    09.01.2026 Penn State Nittany Lions - Minnesota Golden Gophers 3:0
    22.11.2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers - Penn State Nittany Lions 1:2
    21.11.2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers - Penn State Nittany Lions 3:2
    01.03.2025 Penn State Nittany Lions - Minnesota Golden Gophers 3:5
    28.02.2025 Penn State Nittany Lions - Minnesota Golden Gophers 4:3
    Draw
    2024/25

    1/8-finals
    1Boston College EaglesBentley Falcons3 : 1
    2Providence FriarsDenver Pioneers1 : 5
    3Western Michigan BroncosMinnesota State Mavericks2 : 1
    4Minnesota Golden GophersMassachusetts Minutemen4 : 5
    5Maine Black BearsPenn State Nittany Lions1 : 5
    6Connecticut HuskiesQuinnipiac Bobcats4 : 1
    7Michigan State SpartansCornell Big Red3 : 4
    8Boston University TerriersOhio State Buckeyes8 : 3

    Quarter-finals
    1Boston College EaglesDenver Pioneers1 : 3
    2Western Michigan BroncosMassachusetts Minutemen2 : 1
    3Penn State Nittany LionsConnecticut Huskies3 : 2
    4Cornell Big RedBoston University Terriers2 : 3

    Semi-finals
    1Denver PioneersWestern Michigan Broncos2 : 3
    2Penn State Nittany LionsBoston University Terriers1 : 3

    Final
    1Western Michigan BroncosBoston University Terriers6 : 2