Charlotte Checkers vs Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins predictions, Jan 09, 2026

Jan 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Charlotte Checkers

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

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In an upcoming AHL matchup on January 9, 2026, the Charlotte Checkers will face off against the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins at home. The two teams come into this game with differing recent form, with the Checkers winning 3 of their last 5 matches compared to the Penguins who have won 2 of their last 5.

Bookmakers have the odds slightly in favor of the away team, with the Penguins edging out at 2.2 compared to the Checkers at 2.5. Our model prediction also leans towards the Penguins, giving them a 42.7% probability of winning compared to the Checkers’ 36.7%. A draw is also a possibility, with a 20.8% chance according to our analysis.

Tactically, both teams have shown strengths in different areas, with the Penguins potentially having the edge in this matchup based on recent performances. However, hockey can be unpredictable, and anything can happen on the ice. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive game between these two evenly matched teams.

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Charlotte
36.8%		 Draw
22.2%		 Wilkes-Barre
41.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.49 4.05 2.23
Pinnacle 2.5 4.5 2.2
Best for US Customers 2.42 3.8 2.2

Latest Results

05.01.26 Cleveland Monsters – Charlotte Checkers – 3:1
03.01.26 Cleveland Monsters – Charlotte Checkers – 6:3
30.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Charlotte Checkers – 2:6
29.12.25 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Charlotte Checkers – 2:3 OT
28.12.25 Hershey Bears – Charlotte Checkers – 2:3		 03.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 6:0
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

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Charlotte won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Charlotte may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Charlotte has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • We predict that Charlotte will win today’s game, with odds of 2.47.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Charlotte won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 70:58. (average 3.5:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Charlotte won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 26:27. (average 2.9:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    30.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Charlotte Checkers – 2:6
    16.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Charlotte Checkers – 1:2
    14.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Charlotte Checkers – 2:6
    25.10.25 Charlotte Checkers – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:3 OT
    24.10.25 Charlotte Checkers – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 0:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 34 19 3 3 9 109:87 47
    2 Providence Bruins 30 18 5 1 6 100:61 47
    3 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 33 11 7 4 11 95:90 40
    4 Charlotte Checkers 31 15 3 2 11 92:86 38
    5 Hershey Bears 31 13 3 1 14 87:89 33
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 31 11 1 6 13 83:104 30
    7 Hartford Wolf Pack 31 10 1 5 15 81:101 27
    8 Bridgeport Islanders 31 9 3 3 16 92:106 27

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 31 23 5 2 1 121:54 58
    2 Chicago Wolves 30 12 2 8 8 86:85 36
    3 Manitoba Moose 30 15 1 2 12 80:85 34
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 31 9 5 3 14 88:90 31
    5 Texas Stars 32 8 5 4 15 85:103 30
    6 Rockford IceHogs 34 9 4 3 18 96:113 29
    7 Iowa Wild 33 7 3 2 21 66:104 22

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 30 16 5 2 7 100:69 44
    2 Ontario Reign 32 15 5 2 10 106:87 42
    3 San Jose Barracuda 32 13 5 3 11 100:103 39
    4 Calgary Wranglers 36 9 6 8 13 99:122 38
    5 Bakersfield Condors 31 12 4 5 10 111:108 37
    6 Coachella Valley Firebirds 31 9 7 4 11 108:107 36
    7 San Diego Gulls 30 11 3 7 9 92:78 35
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 30 13 2 4 11 98:90 34
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 31 9 5 5 12 101:100 33
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 32 5 4 6 17 66:114 24

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 33 17 4 1 11 110:87 43
    2 Syracuse Crunch 32 17 1 3 11 109:84 39
    3 Toronto Marlies 34 12 6 2 14 102:113 38
    4 Rochester Americans 31 12 4 4 11 105:99 36
    5 Cleveland Monsters 31 10 5 5 11 80:82 35
    6 Belleville Senators 35 11 2 5 17 111:126 31
    7 Utica Comets 30 6 2 6 16 68:100 22

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