Louisville vs Stanford Prediction 1/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Louisville vs Stanford Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 2nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Stanford Cardinal Preview

Stanford Cardinal have an 11-3 record this season and are sitting in a tie for 15th place of the ACC. They have a 7-3 home record and are coming off a 40-47 home loss against Notre Dame. Their previous three games were an 88-80 home win against Cal State Northridge, a 77-68 home win against Colorado and a 76-60 home win against Utah.

Offensively, Stanford averages 78.9 points per game, while allowing 70.5 points per game defensively. The Cardinal shoot with 43% from the field and grab 36.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.7 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 8.6 steals per game defensively.

Ebuka Okorie leads Stanford in scoring, with an average of 21.5 points per game, while shooting with 42.7% from the field and 80.8% from the free throw line. AJ Rohosy is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.7 per game, while Ebuka Okorie also leads the team with 2.8 assists per game.

Louisville Cardinals Preview

Louisville Cardinals have an 11-2 record this season and are sitting in a tie for 3rd place of the ACC. They have a 1-2 away record and are coming off a 90-70 away win against California. Their previous three games were a 94-54 home win against Montana, a 62-83 away loss against Tennessee and a 99-73 home win against Memphis.

Offensively, Louisville averages 91.5 points per game, while allowing 68.3 points per game defensively. The Cardinals shoot with 47% from the field and grab 42.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 19.1 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.

Ryan Conwell leads Louisville in scoring, with an average of 19.7 points per game, while shooting with 42.2% from the field and 84.5% from the free throw line. Sananda Fru is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.8 per game, while Mikel Brown Jr. adds a team-high 5.1 assists per game.

Louisville Cardinals @ Stanford Cardinal Betting Trends: January 2, 2026

Why the Stanford Cardinal will win

• Stanford has won each of its last 11 Friday day games.
• Stanford has won the first half in 13 of its last 16 day games at Maples Pavilion.

Why the Louisville Cardinals will win

• Louisville has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Stanford has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Louisville has won the first half in 24 of its last 25 games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Stanford’s last 11 games against Conference opponents at Maples Pavilion have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Seven of Louisville’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

Louisville vs Stanford Prediction

In this Louisville vs Stanford Prediction, Louisville is coming as -8.5 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and 11 wins each so far, but Stanford has been very strong at home, while Louisville has been below average on the road. Both teams have been in good form lately, as they are 7-2 and 4-1 in their last 9 and 6 games respectively, but Louisville has been better against the spread, with a 7-2 record in its last 9 games, compared to Stanford’s 2-4 in its last 6. Louisville has been better both offensively and defensively, and I expect them to get the job done on the road in this one. Take Louisville and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Louisville -8.5