Utica Comets vs Syracuse Crunch predictions, Jan 09, 2026

Jan 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Utica Comets

Syracuse Crunch

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In an upcoming AHL matchup on January 9, 2026, the Utica Comets will face off against the Syracuse Crunch at home. The Utica Comets have shown a mixed performance in their recent matches, winning two out of their last five games. On the other hand, the Syracuse Crunch have managed to secure only one victory in their last five outings.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the Syracuse Crunch are favored to win with odds of 1.66, while the Utica Comets have odds of 4.03 for a win at home. Our model prediction also leans towards an away victory, giving the Syracuse Crunch a 60.7% chance of winning, with a 22.8% probability of a draw and a 21.3% chance of a home win.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on their strengths to secure a positive result. It is expected to be a close and competitive game, with a predicted final score of 2:3 in favor of the Syracuse Crunch. However, in sports, anything can happen, and both teams will be looking to give their best performance on the ice.

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Utica
23.4%		 Draw
20.9%		 Syracuse
55.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 4.07 4.35 1.63
WilliamHill 3.9 4.33 1.65
Pinnacle 4.03 4.43 1.66
Best for US Customers 3.75 4.25 1.62

Latest Results

07.01.26 Utica Comets – Springfield Thunderbirds – 5:1
03.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 3:4
02.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 5:4 OT
28.12.25 Belleville Senators – Utica Comets – 7:0
27.12.25 Utica Comets – Toronto Marlies – 3:4 penalties		 07.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 2:3
03.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 6:0
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

Facts

  • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 7 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utica won 1.
  • Recent performances by Utica have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Syracuse has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Syracuse may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Syracuse is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Utica won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 42:55. (average 2.1:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Utica won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 25:31. (average 2.5:3.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.12.25 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2
    29.11.25 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 5:3
    26.11.25 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:5
    11.11.25 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 2:6
    31.10.25 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 4:0

    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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