Rochester Americans vs Laval Rocket predictions, Jan 09, 2026

Jan 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Rochester Americans

Laval Rocket

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In this upcoming AHL matchup, the Rochester Americans will face off against the Laval Rocket on January 9, 2026. Both teams have been in decent form recently, with Rochester winning 3 of their last 5 matches, and Laval winning 4 of their last 5.

The Americans will have the home advantage in this game, which could give them a boost in performance. However, the Rocket have shown solid form as well, with their recent wins reflecting their strong gameplay.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the home team is currently at 2.87, while the away team is at 2.06, indicating a fairly close match-up. Our model predicts a 35.3% chance of a home win, a 24.5% chance of a draw, and a 41.4% chance of an away win.

Both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure a victory in this match. It will be interesting to see how their tactical strengths and recent form trends play out on the ice. This game could truly go either way.

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Rochester
32.5%		 Draw
23.1%		 Laval
44.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.83 4 2.06
WilliamHill 2.8 3.9 2.05
Pinnacle 2.87 4.13 2.06
Best for US Customers 2.75 3.75 2.05

Latest Results

07.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 2:3
03.01.26 Toronto Marlies – Rochester Americans – 6:4
29.12.25 Cleveland Monsters – Rochester Americans – 3:4 OT
27.12.25 Rochester Americans – Cleveland Monsters – 3:4 OT
19.12.25 Rochester Americans – Belleville Senators – 3:2 OT		 03.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 3:4
02.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 5:4 OT
31.12.25 Belleville Senators – Laval Rocket – 3:4
28.12.25 Laval Rocket – Syracuse Crunch – 4:2
27.12.25 Laval Rocket – Syracuse Crunch – 4:3 penalties

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, Rochester won 3.
  • Rochester has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Laval is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Rochester may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Laval has had a series of home games.
  • Laval could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Rochester won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 54:61. (average 2.7:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Rochester won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 30:30. (average 3.3:3.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.11.25 Laval Rocket – Rochester Americans – 5:2
    31.10.25 Laval Rocket – Rochester Americans – 1:2
    24.10.25 Rochester Americans – Laval Rocket – 4:0
    25.05.25 Laval Rocket – Rochester Americans – 5:0
    23.05.25 Laval Rocket – Rochester Americans – 1:5

    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 32 11 1 6 14 84:109 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 32 24 5 2 1 124:56 60
    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 33 8 5 4 16 87:106 30
    6 Rockford IceHogs 34 9 4 3 18 96:113 29
    7 Iowa Wild 34 7 3 2 22 69:108 22

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 33 16 5 2 10 110:90 44
    2 Colorado Eagles 30 16 5 2 7 100:69 44
    3 Bakersfield Condors 33 14 4 5 10 120:112 41
    4 San Jose Barracuda 33 13 6 3 11 103:105 41
    5 Calgary Wranglers 36 9 6 8 13 99:122 38
    6 Henderson Silver Knights 31 14 2 4 11 103:91 36
    7 San Diego Gulls 31 11 3 8 9 94:81 36
    8 Coachella Valley Firebirds 32 9 7 4 12 109:112 36
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 31 9 5 5 12 101:100 33
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 34 5 4 6 19 70:123 24

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 33 17 4 1 11 110:87 43
    2 Syracuse Crunch 33 17 1 3 12 111:87 39
    3 Toronto Marlies 35 12 6 3 14 106:118 39
    4 Rochester Americans 32 13 4 4 11 108:101 38
    5 Cleveland Monsters 32 10 6 5 11 85:86 37
    6 Belleville Senators 35 11 2 5 17 111:126 31
    7 Utica Comets 31 7 2 6 16 73:101 24

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