Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins vs Hershey Bears predictions, Apr 30, 2026

Apr 27, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On April 30, 2026, the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins will host the Hershey Bears in a highly anticipated AHL matchup. The Penguins enter this contest having secured victories in three of their last five games, demonstrating a solid home-game performance that has bolstered their confidence as they prepare for the Bears.

Conversely, the Hershey Bears arrive on the ice in formidable form, winning four of their last five encounters. This momentum will be crucial as they look to capitalize on any defensive lapses from the Penguins.

Based on current odds of 1.91 for the home team and 2.88 for the visitors, bookmakers are leaning slightly in favor of the Penguins, suggesting they may enjoy a slight advantage at home. Our model indicates a 52.6% probability of a home win, contrasted with a 28.1% chance for an away victory, underlining the competitive nature of this fixture.

Tactically, the Penguins will need to leverage their home-ice advantage, applying pressure and capitalizing on scoring opportunities, while the Bears look to maintain their recent scoring rhythm. With a predicted final score of 3:2, fans should expect a tightly contested battle, though outcomes in hockey can be notoriously unpredictable.

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Wilkes-Barre
48.1%		 Draw
21.4%		 Hershey
30.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.89 4.15 3.15
Pinnacle 1.92 4.48 3

Latest Results

18.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Rochester Americans – 8:0
17.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Bridgeport Islanders – 4:1
15.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 1:5
11.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Cleveland Monsters – 4:1
09.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 6:5 OT		 23.04.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 5:2
21.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 0:2
19.04.26 Hershey Bears – Rochester Americans – 5:4 OT
18.04.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 1:2
15.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 1:5

Facts

  • First leg.
  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 3.
  • Recent performances by Wilkes-Barre have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Hershey is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Hershey may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Wilkes-Barre has had a series of home games.
  • Wilkes-Barre might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 71:61. (average 3.6:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Wilkes-Barre won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 39:28. (average 3.5:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 1:5
    13.03.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 2:4
    07.02.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:4 OT
    04.02.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 4:1
    23.01.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:4 penalties

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/16-finals

    1 Providence Bruins (1) Bye
    2 Charlotte Checkers (3) Springfield Thunderbirds (6) 1 : 2
    3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Bye
    4 Bridgeport Islanders (4) Hershey Bears (5) 0 : 2
    5 Laval Rocket (1) Bye
    6 Toronto Marlies (4) Rochester Americans (5) 2 : 1
    7 Syracuse Crunch (2) Bye
    8 Bye Cleveland Monsters
    9 Grand Rapids Griffins (1) Bye
    10 Manitoba Moose (4) Milwaukee Admirals (5) 2 : 1
    11 Chicago Wolves (2) Bye
    12 Bye Texas Stars (3)
    13 Ontario Reign (1) Bye
    14 Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) Bakersfield Condors (5) 1 : 1
    15 Colorado Eagles (2) San Diego Gulls (7) 2 : 0
    16 Henderson Silver Knights (3) San Jose Barracuda (6) 2 : 0

    1/8-finals

    1 Providence Bruins (1) Springfield Thunderbirds (6)
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Hershey Bears (5)
    3 Laval Rocket (1) Toronto Marlies (4)
    4 Syracuse Crunch (2) Cleveland Monsters (3) 1 : 1
    5 Grand Rapids Griffins (1) Manitoba Moose (4)
    6 Chicago Wolves (2) Texas Stars (3)
    7 Ontario Reign (1) TBD #14
    8 Colorado Eagles (2) Henderson Silver Knights (3)

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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