Chicago Wolves vs Grand Rapids Griffins predictions, Jan 03, 2026

Jan 03, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

AHL, Allstate Arena (Rosemont, IL) on Saturday,

Chicago

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In an upcoming AHL matchup, the Chicago Wolves will face off against the Grand Rapids Griffins on January 3, 2026, at the Wolves’ home arena.

Both teams have shown a mix of form in their recent performances. The Chicago Wolves have won 2 out of their last 5 matches, while the Grand Rapids Griffins have been in slightly better form with 4 wins in their last 5 games. This could suggest that the Griffins may have the momentum coming into this game.

Bookmakers have placed the odds in favor of the Griffins, with a 55.1% probability of an away win compared to a 23.8% chance for the Wolves to win at home. This indicates that the Griffins are seen as the stronger team on paper.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on their strengths to secure a positive result. The Wolves will look to capitalize on home advantage, while the Griffins will aim to maintain their recent winning streak.

Ultimately, this matchup promises to be an exciting and closely contested game where anything can happen on the night.

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Chicago
24.2%		 Draw
21.7%		 Grand Rapids
54.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 3.9 4.3 1.67
WilliamHill 3.75 4.2 1.67
Pinnacle 3.87 4.32 1.7
Best for US Customers 3.6 4 1.71

Latest Results

02.01.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Chicago Wolves – 3:2 penalties
31.12.25 Rockford IceHogs – Chicago Wolves – 2:3
27.12.25 Iowa Wild – Chicago Wolves – 2:1 OT
20.12.25 Chicago Wolves – Iowa Wild – 0:1 penalties
17.12.25 Chicago Wolves – Milwaukee Admirals – 3:2		 02.01.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Chicago Wolves – 3:2 penalties
31.12.25 Grand Rapids Griffins – Milwaukee Admirals – 2:3 OT
27.12.25 Milwaukee Admirals – Grand Rapids Griffins – 0:3
21.12.25 Grand Rapids Griffins – Cleveland Monsters – 5:0
19.12.25 Iowa Wild – Grand Rapids Griffins – 2:6

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 3.
  • Recent performances by Chicago have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Grand Rapids is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • In this match, Grand Rapids is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 60:63. (average 3:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 40:31. (average 3.6:2.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.01.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Chicago Wolves – 3:2 penalties
    14.12.25 Chicago Wolves – Grand Rapids Griffins – 1:2 penalties
    09.11.25 Chicago Wolves – Grand Rapids Griffins – 4:3 penalties
    02.04.25 Grand Rapids Griffins – Chicago Wolves – 3:4
    08.03.25 Chicago Wolves – Grand Rapids Griffins – 5:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 33 19 3 3 8 109:81 47
    2 Providence Bruins 29 17 5 1 6 97:60 45
    3 Charlotte Checkers 29 15 3 2 9 88:77 38
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 31 9 7 4 11 86:88 36
    5 Springfield Thunderbirds 30 11 1 6 12 82:101 30
    6 Hershey Bears 29 11 3 1 14 77:83 29
    7 Bridgeport Islanders 30 9 3 3 15 91:102 27
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 30 9 1 5 15 77:100 25

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 30 22 5 2 1 117:53 56
    2 Chicago Wolves 29 12 2 8 7 85:81 36
    3 Manitoba Moose 30 15 1 2 12 80:85 34
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 29 9 5 2 13 84:82 30
    5 Rockford IceHogs 32 9 4 3 16 90:103 29
    6 Texas Stars 30 7 4 4 15 77:99 26
    7 Iowa Wild 32 7 3 2 20 66:101 22

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 28 15 5 2 6 92:63 42
    2 San Jose Barracuda 31 13 5 2 11 99:101 38
    3 Ontario Reign 30 13 5 2 10 100:85 38
    4 Calgary Wranglers 35 9 6 8 12 99:118 38
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 30 9 7 4 10 106:104 36
    6 Bakersfield Condors 30 12 3 5 10 109:107 35
    7 San Diego Gulls 30 11 3 7 9 92:78 35
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 28 12 2 4 10 92:82 32
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 30 8 5 5 12 97:100 31
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 32 5 4 6 17 66:114 24

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 32 17 4 1 10 107:83 43
    2 Syracuse Crunch 31 16 1 3 11 103:84 37
    3 Rochester Americans 30 12 4 4 10 101:93 36
    4 Toronto Marlies 32 11 6 2 13 95:103 36
    5 Belleville Senators 34 11 2 5 16 110:123 31
    6 Cleveland Monsters 29 8 5 5 11 71:78 31
    7 Utica Comets 29 5 2 6 16 64:97 20

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