Barrie Colts vs Niagara IceDogs predictions, Jan 03, 2026

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In an exciting upcoming matchup, the Barrie Colts will face off against the Niagara IceDogs in a highly anticipated hockey game in the OHL. Both teams are coming into this game in good form, with each winning 4 of their last 5 matches. This sets the stage for what promises to be a closely contested battle between two evenly matched sides.

The bookmakers have installed the Barrie Colts as slight favorites with odds of 1.89 for a home win, while the Niagara IceDogs have odds of 3.08 for an away victory. Our model prediction reflects the tight nature of this matchup, giving the Barrie Colts a 50% chance of winning, a 20.9% chance of a draw, and the Niagara IceDogs a 29% chance of coming out on top.

Both teams will need to bring their A-game to secure the win, and tactical acumen will likely play a key role in determining the outcome. With the recent form of both teams being impressive, fans can expect an intense and competitive game on January 3, 2026.

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Barrie 48.5%

Draw 21.8%

Niagara 29.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.8	4.2	3.1
	1.89	4.27	3.08
	1.9	4	2.95

Latest Results

02.01.26 Kitchener Rangers – Barrie Colts – 2:3 penalties 31.12.25 Barrie Colts – Sudbury Wolves – 4:1 28.12.25 North Bay Battalion – Barrie Colts – 1:3 20.12.25 Barrie Colts – London Knights – 0:4 19.12.25 Brampton Steelheads – Barrie Colts – 0:1 penalties

02.01.26 Niagara IceDogs – Windsor Spitfires – 1:2 OT 31.12.25 Niagara IceDogs – Oshawa Generals – 2:1 29.12.25 Brampton Steelheads – Niagara IceDogs – 3:4 28.12.25 Niagara IceDogs – Brampton Steelheads – 4:3 20.12.25 Niagara IceDogs – Sarnia Sting – 4:3 OT

Facts

One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ OHL (Play Offs: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ OHL (Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Barrie won 5.

Now, both teams are in good form.

Niagara may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Niagara has had a series of home games.

Barrie is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Barrie won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 106:74. (average 5.3:3.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Barrie won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 69:39. (average 6.3:3.5).

Latest Head To Head

13.12.25 Barrie Colts – Niagara IceDogs – 2:1 22.11.25 Niagara IceDogs – Barrie Colts – 3:4 05.10.25 Niagara IceDogs – Barrie Colts – 5:6 penalties 05.04.25 Barrie Colts – Niagara IceDogs – 6:3 03.04.25 Niagara IceDogs – Barrie Colts – 3:6

Standings

2025/26

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Flint Firebirds	38	22	4	4	8	143:105	56
2	Kitchener Rangers	38	20	3	4	11	130:104	50
3	Windsor Spitfires	37	20	5	4	8	142:88	54
4	London Knights	38	13	8	3	14	124:113	45
5	Soo Greyhounds	36	15	6	2	13	139:115	44
6	Owen Sound Attack	38	16	2	4	16	150:148	40
7	Guelph Storm	37	15	1	3	18	133:158	35
8	Saginaw Spirit	36	10	2	7	17	120:153	31
9	Erie Otters	37	12	2	2	21	104:138	30
10	Sarnia Sting	38	7	4	5	22	109:159	27

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Ottawa 67s	38	22	6	3	7	143:87	59
2	Barrie Colts	37	15	7	5	10	117:103	49
3	Brantford Bulldogs	37	24	1	5	7	167:104	55
4	Peterborough Petes	36	17	3	2	14	127:131	42
5	North Bay Battalion	36	13	5	2	16	117:119	38
6	Niagara IceDogs	36	12	5	4	15	111:127	38
7	Kingston Frontenacs	39	15	2	4	18	114:122	38
8	Sudbury Wolves	36	13	2	1	20	113:143	31
9	Brampton Steelheads	36	11	1	5	19	101:129	29
10	Oshawa Generals	36	7	2	2	25	85:143	20

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