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Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State prediction: Northern Colorado favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Northern Colorado vs Sacramento State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Sacramento State and Northern Colorado will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Hornet Pavilion on Saturday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Northern Colorado as the most likely winner of the Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Northern Colorado and Sacramento State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Northern Colorado a 70% chance of defeating Sacramento State. Our predicted final score has Northern Colorado winning 80-74.
According to our model, Sacramento State (+7.5) has a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 163.5 points has a 57% chance of staying under.
Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northern Colorado | Sacramento State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-104) | +7.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | -298 | +250 |
| Total | o163.5 (-110) | u163.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Sacramento State +7.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Sacramento State | +250 |
| Total | Under 163.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sacramento State +7.5 at the spread.
Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Sacramento State and Northern Colorado at Hornet Pavilion is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Northern Colorado vs. Sacramento State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Hornet Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict Northern Colorado, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat Sacramento State on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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