Bridgeport Islanders vs Hershey Bears predictions, Apr 01, 2026

Mar 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Bridgeport Islanders

Hershey

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As the Bridgeport Islanders prepare to host the Hershey Bears on April 1, 2026, fans can anticipate an intriguing matchup. Recent form heavily favors the Islanders, who have secured victories in four of their last five outings, showcasing a strong offensive and defensive balance. Their ability to generate scoring opportunities and maintain solid defensive structures has been key to their success.

Conversely, the Hershey Bears have struggled recently, managing to clinch just one win in their last five games. This slide can be attributed to inconsistent play and difficulty in converting chances, coupled with defensive lapses that have allowed opponents to capitalize.

Bookmakers are reflecting this disparity with odds of 2.5 for the home team and 2.3 for the away side, indicating a tight contest but favoring Hershey slightly. Our model indicates a 35.9% probability of a home victory for the Islanders, a 23.2% chance for a draw, and a 41.9% likelihood of an away win for the Bears.

While the Islanders appear to have the upper hand based on recent performances, the unpredictability of hockey means that no outcome is assured in this exciting AHL clash.

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Bridgeport
38.3%		 Draw
22.3%		 Hershey
39.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.51 4.14 2.32
MarathonBet 2.44 4.05 2.27
Pinnacle 2.5 4.14 2.3

Latest Results

28.03.26 Providence Bruins – Bridgeport Islanders – 6:4
27.03.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Laval Rocket – 3:2 penalties
25.03.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Charlotte Checkers – 3:2
22.03.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 3:6
21.03.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 4:3 penalties		 28.03.26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Hershey Bears – 4:2
27.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Hershey Bears – 3:4
22.03.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 3:6
21.03.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 4:3 penalties
15.03.26 Hershey Bears – Belleville Senators – 2:5

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (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, Bridgeport won 2.
  • Bridgeport is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Hershey has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Hershey may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • We predict that Bridgeport will win today’s game, with odds of 2.4.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Bridgeport won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 52:65. (average 2.6:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Bridgeport won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 24:35. (average 2.2:3.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.03.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 3:6
    21.03.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 4:3 penalties
    20.12.25 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 4:1
    29.10.25 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 1:3
    26.03.25 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 1:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins ✔ 63 37 12 1 13 215:140 99
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ✔ 64 34 6 8 16 207:169 88
    3 Charlotte Checkers 64 30 8 5 21 212:174 81
    4 Hershey Bears 64 22 6 9 27 185:207 65
    5 Bridgeport Islanders 64 22 6 8 28 190:199 64
    6 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 64 19 9 6 30 191:216 62
    7 Springfield Thunderbirds 63 23 3 8 29 175:217 60
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 63 20 4 7 32 169:216 55

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins ✔ 64 38 8 5 13 217:137 97
    2 Chicago Wolves 62 22 8 13 19 193:198 73
    3 Texas Stars 63 23 9 4 27 193:204 68
    4 Manitoba Moose 62 26 4 6 26 152:178 66
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 62 17 11 7 27 178:183 63
    6 Rockford IceHogs 63 18 7 5 33 174:209 55
    7 Iowa Wild 61 16 6 8 31 149:191 52

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 65 32 9 5 19 211:177 87
    2 Colorado Eagles 63 29 8 10 16 210:166 84
    3 San Jose Barracuda 62 29 9 4 20 217:187 80
    4 Bakersfield Condors 63 26 8 10 19 213:198 78
    5 Henderson Silver Knights 64 29 4 11 20 230:201 77
    6 Coachella Valley Firebirds 62 24 12 5 21 210:189 77
    7 San Diego Gulls 63 23 6 12 22 191:195 70
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 63 18 12 9 24 202:211 69
    9 Calgary Wranglers 65 11 9 14 31 178:245 54
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 65 15 8 6 36 151:220 52

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket ✔ 66 28 11 7 20 211:175 85
    2 Syracuse Crunch ✔ 64 36 3 5 20 214:164 83
    3 Toronto Marlies 64 25 7 10 22 206:200 74
    4 Cleveland Monsters 64 20 13 7 24 189:198 73
    5 Rochester Americans 61 21 6 9 25 188:193 63
    6 Belleville Senators 65 19 6 9 31 203:234 59
    7 Utica Comets 63 20 4 9 30 168:201 57

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