Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs Syracuse Crunch predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Lehigh Valley

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In this upcoming AHL matchup, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms are set to face off against the Syracuse Crunch on January 17, 2026. The Phantoms will have the home advantage as they look to continue their recent solid form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, the Crunch have had a bit of a mixed run, winning just 2 of their last 5 games.

Both teams seem evenly matched according to bookmakers’ odds, with equal chances of victory at 2.41 for either side. However, our model prediction gives the slight edge to the away team, with a 39.6% probability for a Crunch win compared to a 37.4% chance for the Phantoms to come out on top.

In terms of tactics, the Phantoms will look to maintain their winning momentum with a strong defensive setup and efficient scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, the Crunch will aim to capitalize on any weaknesses in the Phantoms’ defense and utilize their offensive prowess.

Ultimately, this matchup promises to be an exciting and closely contested battle, with both teams having the potential to come out victorious. It will all come down to which side can execute their game plan more effectively on the day.

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Lehigh Valley
38.5%		 Draw
23%		 Syracuse
38.5%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 2.41 4.03 2.41

Latest Results

11.01.26 Providence Bruins – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 4:2
10.01.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 2:3
04.01.26 Toronto Marlies – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 1:6
03.01.26 Belleville Senators – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 1:3
31.12.25 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Hershey Bears – 3:0		 14.01.26 Rochester Americans – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0
10.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Laval Rocket – 3:2
09.01.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0
07.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 2:3
03.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 6:0

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Lehigh Valley won 2.
  • Lehigh Valley is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Syracuse‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Lehigh Valley may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Lehigh Valley has had a series of away games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • We predict that Lehigh Valley will win today’s game, with odds of 2.41.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Lehigh Valley won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 46:62. (average 2.3:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Lehigh Valley won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 29:31. (average 2.9:3.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.12.25 Syracuse Crunch – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 3:1
    11.04.25 Syracuse Crunch – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 2:1
    21.03.25 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Syracuse Crunch – 0:3
    15.02.25 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Syracuse Crunch – 4:2
    04.01.25 Syracuse Crunch – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 2:3 OT

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 37 21 3 3 10 119:94 51
    2 Providence Bruins 34 20 5 1 8 110:73 51
    3 Charlotte Checkers 35 18 3 2 12 114:96 44
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 35 12 7 4 12 100:96 42
    5 Hershey Bears 34 14 3 3 14 94:97 37
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 36 12 1 6 17 97:132 32
    7 Hartford Wolf Pack 35 11 2 5 17 94:116 31
    8 Bridgeport Islanders 34 11 3 3 17 102:113 31

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 34 24 5 3 2 128:63 61
    2 Chicago Wolves 33 13 3 8 9 94:92 40
    3 Manitoba Moose 34 15 2 3 14 91:104 37
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 33 10 6 3 14 100:97 35
    5 Texas Stars 37 10 5 4 18 97:118 34
    6 Rockford IceHogs 37 10 4 4 19 105:121 32
    7 Iowa Wild 36 7 3 4 22 74:115 24

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 37 17 7 2 11 125:103 50
    2 Colorado Eagles 34 17 5 4 8 116:84 48
    3 Bakersfield Condors 35 15 4 6 10 126:116 44
    4 San Jose Barracuda 34 13 7 3 11 107:108 43
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 35 12 7 4 12 123:119 42
    6 Calgary Wranglers 38 9 6 9 14 104:129 39
    7 San Diego Gulls 34 11 4 8 11 102:96 38
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 33 14 2 5 12 109:99 37
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 33 9 7 5 12 108:105 37
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 37 7 5 6 19 82:131 30

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 36 18 4 2 12 117:95 46
    2 Rochester Americans 35 14 5 4 12 119:109 42
    3 Syracuse Crunch 36 18 1 3 14 114:95 41
    4 Toronto Marlies 37 13 6 3 15 115:125 41
    5 Cleveland Monsters 34 10 7 5 12 90:91 39
    6 Belleville Senators 39 12 3 6 18 126:143 36
    7 Utica Comets 33 8 2 6 17 78:105 26

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