Chicago Wolves vs Rockford IceHogs predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming AHL matchup, the Chicago Wolves will face off against the Rockford IceHogs on January 17, 2026. The Wolves, who have won 2 of their last 5 matches, will be looking to continue their recent success on home ice. On the other hand, the IceHogs have won just 1 of their last 5 games, making them the underdogs in this contest.

Bookmakers have given the Wolves the edge with odds of 1.95 for a home win, compared to 3.03 for an away win for the IceHogs. Our model prediction reflects this, giving the Wolves a 44.6% chance of victory, with a 30.9% chance for the IceHogs to come out on top, and a 24.8% likelihood of a draw.

Both teams will need to showcase their tactical strengths to secure a win in this matchup. The predicted final score of 3:2 suggests a close game could be in store. With the recent form and odds in mind, this game could go either way, making it a compelling matchup for fans and bettors alike.

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Chicago
46.7%		 Draw
23.5%		 Rockford
29.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
WilliamHill 1.95 3.8 3.1
Pinnacle 1.96 4.07 3.12
Best for US Customers 1.95 3.75 2.95

Latest Results

16.01.26 Milwaukee Admirals – Chicago Wolves – 4:5
11.01.26 Chicago Wolves – Manitoba Moose – 4:3 OT
10.01.26 Chicago Wolves – Texas Stars – 1:3
09.01.26 Rockford IceHogs – Chicago Wolves – 1:3
03.01.26 Chicago Wolves – Grand Rapids Griffins – 1:4		 16.01.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Rockford IceHogs – 1:3
13.01.26 Rockford IceHogs – Manitoba Moose – 6:2
10.01.26 Rockford IceHogs – Manitoba Moose – 2:3 penalties
09.01.26 Rockford IceHogs – Chicago Wolves – 1:3
04.01.26 Hershey Bears – Rockford IceHogs – 5:2

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 4.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Chicago will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • We predict that Chicago will win today’s game, with odds of 1.95.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chicago won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 66:58. (average 3.3:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Chicago won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 33:29. (average 3.3:2.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.01.26 Rockford IceHogs – Chicago Wolves – 1:3
    31.12.25 Rockford IceHogs – Chicago Wolves – 2:3
    26.11.25 Rockford IceHogs – Chicago Wolves – 4:8
    28.10.25 Chicago Wolves – Rockford IceHogs – 1:6
    19.10.25 Chicago Wolves – Rockford IceHogs – 6:5

    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 35 18 3 2 12 114:96 44
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 36 12 7 4 13 101:99 42
    5 Hershey Bears 34 14 3 3 14 94:97 37
    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 35 15 3 3 14 93:105 39
    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 35 15 4 6 10 126:116 44
    4 San Jose Barracuda 34 13 7 3 11 107:108 43
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 35 12 7 4 12 123:119 42
    6 Calgary Wranglers 38 9 6 9 14 104:129 39
    7 San Diego Gulls 34 11 4 8 11 102:96 38
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 33 14 2 5 12 109:99 37
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 33 9 7 5 12 108:105 37
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 37 7 5 6 19 82:131 30

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 37 18 4 3 12 118:97 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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