Charlotte Checkers vs Hershey Bears predictions, Jan 18, 2026

Jan 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Charlotte Checkers

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In an upcoming AHL clash on January 18, 2026, the Charlotte Checkers will face off against the Hershey Bears at home.

Both teams have shown solid form recently, with each winning three out of their last five matches. The Charlotte Checkers will aim to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their winning streak, while the Hershey Bears will be looking to secure an important victory on the road.

In terms of bookmakers’ odds, the Charlotte Checkers are slight favorites with odds of 2.17, while the Hershey Bears are close behind with odds of 2.68.

Our model prediction suggests a tight match-up, with a 38.9% probability of a home win, a 26.2% chance of a draw, and a 36.3% likelihood of an away win.

Both teams will need to showcase their tactical strengths and capitalize on their recent good form in order to come out on top in what promises to be a closely contested game. As always in sports, anything can happen on the day, making this match-up an intriguing one to watch.

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Charlotte
41.7%		 Draw
24.4%		 Hershey
33.9%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.12 3.75 2.69
WilliamHill 2.2 3.8 2.7
Best for US Customers 2.2 3.6 2.65

Latest Results

17.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Hershey Bears – 3:4 OT
14.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Springfield Thunderbirds – 8:2
13.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Springfield Thunderbirds – 8:2
10.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 5:1
09.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 1:5		 17.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Hershey Bears – 3:4 OT
14.01.26 Hershey Bears – Hartford Wolf Pack – 2:3 OT
11.01.26 Hershey Bears – Cleveland Monsters – 2:3 OT
10.01.26 Hershey Bears – Cleveland Monsters – 3:2
04.01.26 Hershey Bears – Rockford IceHogs – 5:2

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Charlotte won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Charlotte won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 53:50. (average 2.7:2.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Charlotte won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 23:24. (average 2.6:2.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Hershey Bears – 3:4 OT
    28.12.25 Hershey Bears – Charlotte Checkers – 2:3
    13.12.25 Hershey Bears – Charlotte Checkers – 4:0
    21.05.25 Hershey Bears – Charlotte Checkers – 3:6
    17.05.25 Charlotte Checkers – Hershey Bears – 2:1 OT

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 38 21 3 3 11 122:98 51
    2 Providence Bruins 34 20 5 1 8 110:73 51
    3 Charlotte Checkers 36 18 3 3 12 117:100 45
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 36 12 7 4 13 101:99 42
    5 Hershey Bears 35 14 4 3 14 98:100 39
    6 Hartford Wolf Pack 36 12 2 5 17 98:119 33
    7 Bridgeport Islanders 35 12 3 3 17 105:114 33
    8 Springfield Thunderbirds 36 12 1 6 17 97:132 32

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 35 24 5 3 3 129:66 61
    2 Chicago Wolves 34 14 3 8 9 99:96 42
    3 Manitoba Moose 36 16 3 3 14 96:105 41
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 34 10 6 3 15 104:102 35
    5 Rockford IceHogs 38 11 4 4 19 108:122 34
    6 Texas Stars 37 10 5 4 18 97:118 34
    7 Iowa Wild 37 7 3 4 23 76:118 24

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 37 17 7 2 11 125:103 50
    2 Colorado Eagles 34 17 5 4 8 116:84 48
    3 Bakersfield Condors 36 16 4 6 10 131:117 46
    4 San Jose Barracuda 35 13 7 3 12 109:112 43
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 35 12 7 4 12 123:119 42
    6 San Diego Gulls 35 12 4 8 11 103:96 40
    7 Tucson Roadrunners 34 10 7 5 12 112:107 39
    8 Calgary Wranglers 39 9 6 9 15 105:134 39
    9 Henderson Silver Knights 33 14 2 5 12 109:99 37
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 38 7 5 6 20 82:132 30

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 38 18 4 3 13 118:100 47
    2 Syracuse Crunch 37 19 1 3 14 119:97 43
    3 Rochester Americans 36 14 5 5 12 123:114 43
    4 Toronto Marlies 38 14 6 3 15 118:127 43
    5 Cleveland Monsters 34 10 7 5 12 90:91 39
    6 Belleville Senators 40 12 4 6 18 131:147 38
    7 Utica Comets 34 8 2 6 18 80:110 26

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