Rochester Americans vs Syracuse Crunch predictions, Mar 20, 2026

Mar 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Rochester Americans

Syracuse

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As the Rochester Americans prepare to host the Syracuse Crunch on March 20, 2026, both teams are looking to improve their standings in the AHL. The Americans enter the matchup with a challenging recent record, having secured just one win in their last five outings. This inconsistency has put them at a disadvantage, especially in front of their home crowd. They will need to leverage their home-ice advantage and focus on solid defensive strategies to contain the Crunch’s offensive capabilities.

On the other hand, the Syracuse Crunch have shown a slight edge in form, winning two of their last five games. Their recent performances suggest a more balanced approach, with a potential focus on quick transitions and capitalizing on odd-man rushes. The Crunch’s ability to adapt their game plan could play a crucial role in this matchup.

Bookmakers favor Syracuse, offering odds of 2.04 for an away win compared to 2.86 for Rochester at home. Our model assigns probabilities of 34.6% for a home victory, 23.4% for a draw, and 42.7% for an away win. With both teams facing pressure to secure points, spectators can expect an intense contest filled with strategic plays and potential turning points. A balanced outcome remains likely as both teams seek crucial points in the lead-up to the playoffs.

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Rochester
32.5%		 Draw
22.5%		 Syracuse
45%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.84 3.98 2.06
Pinnacle 2.86 4.22 2.04

Latest Results

14.03.26 Toronto Marlies – Rochester Americans – 3:0
13.03.26 Rochester Americans – Toronto Marlies – 4:3 OT
11.03.26 Rochester Americans – Utica Comets – 1:4
07.03.26 Laval Rocket – Rochester Americans – 4:3 penalties
06.03.26 Laval Rocket – Rochester Americans – 4:2		 14.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Laval Rocket – 3:4 penalties
13.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 1:4
11.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Toronto Marlies – 1:5
08.03.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 1:4
06.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:2 OT

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rochester won 3.
  • Rochester is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Syracuse has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Recently, Syracuse has had a series of home games.
  • Syracuse might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Rochester won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 58:49. (average 2.9:2.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Rochester won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 31:22. (average 3.1:2.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 3:1
    19.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 3:2 penalties
    14.01.26 Rochester Americans – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0
    07.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 2:3
    28.11.25 Rochester Americans – Syracuse Crunch – 4:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins ✔ 57 33 12 1 11 192:120 91
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 59 31 5 8 15 194:158 80
    3 Charlotte Checkers 58 28 7 5 18 193:157 75
    4 Hershey Bears 59 21 6 8 24 171:185 62
    5 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 58 17 9 6 26 174:192 58
    6 Bridgeport Islanders 59 20 4 8 27 170:183 56
    7 Springfield Thunderbirds 58 20 3 8 27 159:202 54
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 58 18 4 6 30 152:198 50

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins ✔ 57 36 7 4 10 198:116 90
    2 Chicago Wolves 55 21 7 12 15 175:175 68
    3 Manitoba Moose 54 23 4 6 21 139:154 60
    4 Texas Stars 56 19 9 4 24 169:177 60
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 56 15 9 7 25 159:168 55
    6 Rockford IceHogs 59 16 6 5 32 161:200 49
    7 Iowa Wild 56 14 6 6 30 133:176 46

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 59 29 9 5 16 198:162 81
    2 Colorado Eagles 58 27 8 8 15 189:147 78
    3 San Jose Barracuda 56 26 9 4 17 196:171 74
    4 Bakersfield Condors 59 23 8 10 18 198:185 72
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 57 21 11 5 20 191:175 69
    6 Henderson Silver Knights 56 23 4 10 19 190:175 64
    7 San Diego Gulls 58 21 5 12 20 170:172 64
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 58 14 12 9 23 183:198 61
    9 Calgary Wranglers 58 11 9 14 24 159:210 54
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 60 14 8 6 32 137:200 50

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 61 26 11 5 19 198:165 79
    2 Syracuse Crunch 59 32 3 5 19 189:149 75
    3 Cleveland Monsters 58 19 13 7 19 170:170 71
    4 Toronto Marlies 59 22 7 10 20 187:185 68
    5 Rochester Americans 57 19 6 9 23 171:178 59
    6 Belleville Senators 59 17 6 8 28 187:217 54
    7 Utica Comets 59 19 3 9 28 156:188 53

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