Toronto Marlies vs Hershey Bears predictions, Feb 18, 2026

Feb 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On February 18, 2026, the Toronto Marlies will host the Hershey Bears in an AHL matchup, showcasing two teams with divergent recent performances. The Marlies have struggled lately, securing only one victory in their last five games. In contrast, the Bears have found some rhythm, winning two of their last five contests.

The Marlies’ home advantage may play a critical role as they aim to rejuvenate their form. Historically, the Marlies have displayed robust offensive tactics that leverage swift transitions and effective puck control. However, their recent inconsistency raises concerns over their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

On the other hand, the Hershey Bears have shown resilience and adaptability in recent outings, making effective use of their physical style and defensive discipline. Their ability to exploit defensive lapses may pose a challenge for Toronto, especially if they can establish a strong forecheck early in the game.

Bookmakers reflect a competitive matchup, with odds slightly favoring the Marlies at 2.37 compared to the Bears at 2.42. Our model prediction suggests a close contest, with a 42.6% likelihood of a home win, a 24.4% chance of a draw, and 35.3% for an away victory. The predicted final score is 3:2 in favor of Toronto. As both teams take to the ice, the outcome remains uncertain, making for an intriguing showdown.

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Toronto
38.6%		 Draw
23.4%		 Hershey
38%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.33 3.98 2.4
WilliamHill 2.38 3.8 2.4
Pinnacle 2.37 4.14 2.42
Best for US Customers 2.4 3.75 2.4

Latest Results

14.02.26 Laval Rocket – Toronto Marlies – 4:2
07.02.26 Toronto Marlies – Springfield Thunderbirds – 5:1
03.02.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 3:2 penalties
31.01.26 Toronto Marlies – Laval Rocket – 2:3 OT
25.01.26 Providence Bruins – Toronto Marlies – 4:3 OT		 14.02.26 Belleville Senators – Hershey Bears – 3:6
13.02.26 Laval Rocket – Hershey Bears – 6:1
07.02.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:4 OT
04.02.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 4:1
31.01.26 Utica Comets – Hershey Bears – 3:4 OT

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Toronto won 3.
  • Toronto is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Hershey has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Hershey may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Hershey has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Toronto won 9 matches, drew 1 match, lost 10 matches, and goals 60:58. (average 3:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Toronto won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 26:33. (average 2.4:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.11.25 Hershey Bears – Toronto Marlies – 2:5
    21.12.24 Hershey Bears – Toronto Marlies – 3:7
    20.11.24 Toronto Marlies – Hershey Bears – 4:3 OT
    17.02.24 Toronto Marlies – Hershey Bears – 2:3 OT
    28.01.24 Hershey Bears – Toronto Marlies – 4:3 OT

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins 46 27 10 1 8 152:90 75
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 50 27 5 5 13 164:133 69
    3 Charlotte Checkers 46 23 4 3 16 158:126 57
    4 Hershey Bears 46 16 5 8 17 130:141 50
    5 Bridgeport Islanders 47 17 3 6 21 144:144 46
    6 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 47 13 8 4 22 130:150 46
    7 Springfield Thunderbirds 48 16 2 6 24 128:171 42
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 47 14 3 6 24 118:166 40

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 47 32 5 3 7 165:90 77
    2 Chicago Wolves 45 18 6 10 11 145:138 58
    3 Manitoba Moose 43 20 3 3 17 115:118 49
    4 Texas Stars 47 16 6 4 21 131:146 48
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 45 13 7 4 21 128:134 44
    6 Rockford IceHogs 49 13 5 4 27 134:164 40
    7 Iowa Wild 46 9 4 5 28 107:155 31

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 48 23 8 2 15 160:132 64
    2 Colorado Eagles 46 23 6 6 11 150:110 64
    3 Bakersfield Condors 48 20 6 7 15 165:149 59
    4 San Jose Barracuda 45 19 8 3 15 153:139 57
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 47 18 8 5 16 162:144 57
    6 San Diego Gulls 46 17 5 9 15 137:132 53
    7 Tucson Roadrunners 47 12 10 8 17 151:155 52
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 45 16 3 8 18 142:147 46
    9 Calgary Wranglers 48 10 6 12 20 128:176 44
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 49 11 6 6 26 107:165 40

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 49 24 7 4 14 161:127 66
    2 Syracuse Crunch 48 26 2 4 16 157:123 60
    3 Cleveland Monsters 47 14 11 7 15 139:142 57
    4 Rochester Americans 47 19 5 6 17 151:138 54
    5 Toronto Marlies 46 17 6 7 16 144:151 53
    6 Belleville Senators 50 14 6 8 22 162:184 48
    7 Utica Comets 45 11 3 8 23 111:149 36

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