Cleveland Monsters vs Toronto Marlies predictions, May 16, 2026

May 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting AHL matchup, the Cleveland Monsters will host the Toronto Marlies on May 16, 2026. Both teams are entering this game with strong recent performances. The Monsters have achieved victory in 3 of their last 5 contests, showcasing a gritty resilience on home ice. Their attacking setup often focuses on quick transitions and engaging their forwards aggressively, which could be critical against a solid Marlies defense.

Conversely, the Toronto Marlies have been in fine form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches. Their gameplay has exhibited a high level of possession and strategic puck movement, allowing them to create scoring opportunities while minimizing defensive lapses. The Marlies’ ability to capitalize on power plays will be a significant factor in this showdown.

Bookmakers show closely matched odds, indicating a competitive encounter with Cleveland at 2.43 for the win and Toronto slightly favored at 2.35. Our model suggests a 42.4% probability for a Cleveland win, a 25.3% chance for a draw, and a 35.2% likelihood of an away victory. The expected final score is a narrow 2-3 in favor of the Marlies. With both teams in strong form, this matchup promises to be a closely contested battle.

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Cleveland
38%		 Draw
22.7%		 Toronto
39.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

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bet_at_home 2.46 4.13 2.37
MarathonBet 2.4 4 2.32

Latest Results

14.05.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 2:5
03.05.26 Syracuse Crunch – Cleveland Monsters – 1:2 OT
01.05.26 Syracuse Crunch – Cleveland Monsters – 3:4 OT
26.04.26 Cleveland Monsters – Syracuse Crunch – 1:4
24.04.26 Cleveland Monsters – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2		 14.05.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 2:5
09.05.26 Laval Rocket – Toronto Marlies – 2:3
05.05.26 Toronto Marlies – Laval Rocket – 0:4
03.05.26 Toronto Marlies – Laval Rocket – 6:2
01.05.26 Laval Rocket – Toronto Marlies – 2:6

Facts

  • First leg.
  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 2.
  • Cleveland has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Toronto is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Cleveland may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 64:56. (average 3.2:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 27:24. (average 2.7:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.05.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 2:5
    17.03.26 Toronto Marlies – Cleveland Monsters – 4:2
    04.03.26 Toronto Marlies – Cleveland Monsters – 7:4
    21.02.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 3:2 penalties
    20.02.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 4:2

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/16-finals

    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Bye
    2 Bridgeport Islanders (4) Hershey Bears (5) 0 : 2
    3 Providence Bruins (1) Bye
    4 Charlotte Checkers (3) Springfield Thunderbirds (6) 1 : 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 Colorado Eagles (2) San Diego Gulls (7) 2 : 0
    14 Henderson Silver Knights (3) San Jose Barracuda (6) 2 : 0
    15 Ontario Reign (1) Bye
    16 Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) Bakersfield Condors (5) 2 : 1

    1/8-finals

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

    Quarter-finals

    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Springfield Thunderbirds (6) 1 : 1
    2 Toronto Marlies (4) Cleveland Monsters (3) 1 : 0
    3 Grand Rapids Griffins (1) Chicago Wolves (2) 0 : 1
    4 Colorado Eagles (2) Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) 1 : 0

    Semi-finals

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

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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