Syracuse Crunch vs Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins predictions, Jan 03, 2026

Jan 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Syracuse

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In an upcoming AHL matchup, the Syracuse Crunch will face off against the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins on January 3, 2026, at the Syracuse Crunch’s home arena. Both teams have had a relatively equal performance in their recent form, with each winning 2 out of their last 5 matches.

Bookmakers seem to slightly favor the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, giving them odds of 2.31 compared to the Syracuse Crunch’s odds of 2.51. However, our model predicts a close match, with a 36.5% chance of a home win, a 22.5% chance of a draw, and a 40.8% chance of an away win. The predicted final score based on the odds is 2:3 in favor of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.

Both teams will need to showcase their tactical strengths in order to secure a victory in this matchup. It is likely to be a closely contested game with both teams having an equal chance of coming out on top. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive hockey game between these two evenly-matched teams.

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Syracuse
36.9%		 Draw
23.1%		 Wilkes-Barre
40.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.48 3.94 2.27
Pinnacle 2.51 4.07 2.31
Best for US Customers 2.4 3.8 2.22

Latest Results

01.01.26 Toronto Marlies – Syracuse Crunch – 2:1 OT
28.12.25 Laval Rocket – Syracuse Crunch – 4:2
27.12.25 Laval Rocket – Syracuse Crunch – 4:3 penalties
20.12.25 Providence Bruins – Syracuse Crunch – 3:1
19.12.25 Hartford Wolf Pack – Syracuse Crunch – 3:5		 30.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Charlotte Checkers – 2:6
28.12.25 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 4:3 penalties
27.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 5:2
21.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 3:1
20.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Utica Comets – 2:3 penalties

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Syracuse won 3.
  • Recent form of Syracuse has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Wilkes-Barre has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Syracuse may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Syracuse has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Wilkes-Barre has had a series of home games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Syracuse won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 62:40. (average 3.1:2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Syracuse won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 26:15. (average 2.6:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.03.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Syracuse Crunch – 1:5
    28.02.25 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 0:2
    26.10.24 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2
    25.10.24 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:0
    22.03.24 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 5:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 33 19 3 3 8 109:81 47
    2 Providence Bruins 28 16 5 1 6 93:59 43
    3 Charlotte Checkers 29 15 3 2 9 88:77 38
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 31 9 7 4 11 86:88 36
    5 Hershey Bears 29 11 3 1 14 77:83 29
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 29 10 1 6 12 78:99 28
    7 Bridgeport Islanders 29 9 3 3 14 89:98 27
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 29 9 1 5 14 76:96 25

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 29 22 4 2 1 114:51 54
    2 Chicago Wolves 28 12 2 7 7 83:78 35
    3 Manitoba Moose 29 14 1 2 12 76:84 32
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 29 9 5 2 13 84:82 30
    5 Rockford IceHogs 32 9 4 3 16 90:103 29
    6 Texas Stars 30 7 4 4 15 77:99 26
    7 Iowa Wild 32 7 3 2 20 66:101 22

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 28 15 5 2 6 92:63 42
    2 San Jose Barracuda 30 13 5 2 10 98:97 38
    3 Ontario Reign 30 13 5 2 10 100:85 38
    4 Calgary Wranglers 34 9 6 8 11 97:113 38
    5 San Diego Gulls 29 11 3 7 8 90:73 35
    6 Coachella Valley Firebirds 29 8 7 4 10 101:102 34
    7 Bakersfield Condors 29 11 3 5 10 105:106 33
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 28 12 2 4 10 92:82 32
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 29 7 5 5 12 92:98 29
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 31 5 4 6 16 65:110 24

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 31 17 3 1 10 102:79 41
    2 Syracuse Crunch 31 16 1 3 11 103:84 37
    3 Rochester Americans 30 12 4 4 10 101:93 36
    4 Toronto Marlies 32 11 6 2 13 95:103 36
    5 Belleville Senators 34 11 2 5 16 110:123 31
    6 Cleveland Monsters 29 8 5 5 11 71:78 31
    7 Utica Comets 28 5 2 5 16 60:92 19

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