Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:3 OT
17/01/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Key Moments

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

Chances of winning


Minnesota Golden Gophers
23%
Draw
20%
Michigan Wolverines
57%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
26.4% 20.7% 52.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

28.6% 22.4% 48.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Minnesota Golden Gophers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.4%)
  • Michigan Wolverines has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Minnesota Golden Gophers than the current prediction. (+5.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Minnesota Golden Gophers, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Michigan Wolverines than the current prediction. (-8.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Michigan Wolverines, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Minnesota Golden Gophers - Michigan Wolverines Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    4.03
    (3.42)
    4.63
    (4.36)
    1.62
    (1.71)
    8%
    (10.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.50
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Minnesota won 2.
    • Minnesota is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Michigan is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Recently, Minnesota has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, Michigan is seen as the favorite.
    • We predict that Michigan will win today's game, with odds of 1.71.
    • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Minnesota won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 53:44. (average 3.5:2.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Minnesota won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 32:27. (average 3.6:3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Minnesota Golden Gophers - Michigan Wolverines were as follows:
    16.01.2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers - Michigan Wolverines 1:5
    15.02.2025 Michigan Wolverines - Minnesota Golden Gophers 3:2
    14.02.2025 Michigan Wolverines - Minnesota Golden Gophers 3:2
    07.12.2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers - Michigan Wolverines 2:0
    06.12.2024 Minnesota Golden Gophers - Michigan Wolverines 6:0
    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