Cleveland Monsters vs Grand Rapids Griffins predictions, Apr 19, 2026

Apr 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Cleveland

Grand Rapids

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The upcoming AHL clash between the Cleveland Monsters and Grand Rapids Griffins on April 19, 2026, promises to be an intriguing matchup. The Monsters will be looking to leverage their home-ice advantage as they go up against a Griffins team that has demonstrated impressive form recently.

Cleveland has secured 2 victories in their last 5 outings, which, while showing some resilience, suggests they may struggle to maintain consistency. Their play has highlighted a need for improvement in both offensive execution and defensive stability if they hope to compete effectively against stronger opponents.

Conversely, Grand Rapids comes into this game riding a wave of confidence, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. This run reflects their solid tactical approach, characterized by effective puck control and a strong forechecking game that puts pressure on rival defenses.

According to bookmakers, the odds are slightly skewed in favor of the visiting Griffins (2.11) compared to the Monsters’ odds of 2.82, which aligns with our model’s prediction showing a 40.3% probability of an away win. However, with a home crowd backing Cleveland, they could pull off an upset. Ultimately, this matchup could go either way, making it one to watch closely for hockey fans and bettors alike.

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Cleveland
32.5%		 Draw
24.1%		 Grand Rapids
43.4%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.83 3.8 2.12
WilliamHill 2.8 3.8 2.1

Latest Results

17.04.26 Rochester Americans – Cleveland Monsters – 1:2
12.04.26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Cleveland Monsters – 4:3 penalties
11.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Cleveland Monsters – 4:1
06.04.26 Cleveland Monsters – Rochester Americans – 3:4 penalties
04.04.26 Cleveland Monsters – Milwaukee Admirals – 6:5		 17.04.26 Milwaukee Admirals – Grand Rapids Griffins – 0:8
15.04.26 Iowa Wild – Grand Rapids Griffins – 2:5
11.04.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Rockford IceHogs – 1:0
10.04.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Chicago Wolves – 1:4
04.04.26 Manitoba Moose – Grand Rapids Griffins – 2:7

Facts

  • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))
  • Cleveland is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
  • Grand Rapids is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 2.
  • Cleveland has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Grand Rapids is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Grand Rapids could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 50:67. (average 2.5:3.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 25:27. (average 2.5:2.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    26.03.26 Cleveland Monsters – Grand Rapids Griffins – 2:5
    07.03.26 Cleveland Monsters – Grand Rapids Griffins – 1:3
    06.03.26 Cleveland Monsters – Grand Rapids Griffins – 3:2
    18.02.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Cleveland Monsters – 3:2
    28.01.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Cleveland Monsters – 1:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins ✔ 71 41 13 2 15 237:158 110
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ✔ 71 39 6 9 17 235:186 99
    3 Charlotte Checkers ✔ 70 34 9 5 22 234:184 91
    4 Bridgeport Islanders 71 26 7 8 30 217:221 74
    5 Hershey Bears 70 25 6 9 30 204:224 71
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 71 27 4 8 32 203:237 70
    7 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 70 20 10 6 34 207:243 66
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 71 22 4 8 37 187:249 60

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins ✔ 71 43 8 5 15 251:153 107
    2 Chicago Wolves ✔ 70 25 9 15 21 217:217 83
    3 Texas Stars ✔ 71 27 9 6 29 217:227 78
    4 Manitoba Moose ✔ 71 28 6 8 29 179:215 76
    5 Milwaukee Admirals ✔ 70 19 13 7 31 205:213 71
    6 Iowa Wild 71 20 7 9 35 178:220 63
    7 Rockford IceHogs 71 20 8 5 38 195:240 61

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign ✔ 70 35 11 5 19 233:184 97
    2 Colorado Eagles ✔ 70 32 9 11 18 230:186 93
    3 Henderson Silver Knights ✔ 70 34 5 11 20 258:218 89
    4 Coachella Valley Firebirds ✔ 70 27 13 6 24 227:210 86
    5 Bakersfield Condors ✔ 70 28 8 11 23 236:230 83
    6 San Jose Barracuda ✔ 70 30 9 4 27 237:222 82
    7 San Diego Gulls ✔ 70 27 6 12 25 219:218 78
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 70 20 12 10 28 223:234 74
    9 Abbotsford Canucks 70 18 8 7 37 167:232 59
    10 Calgary Wranglers 70 12 9 15 34 191:262 57

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket ✔ 70 29 12 8 21 228:192 90
    2 Syracuse Crunch ✔ 71 37 3 7 24 233:189 87
    3 Cleveland Monsters ✔ 71 23 13 9 26 211:223 81
    4 Toronto Marlies ✔ 70 26 8 10 26 221:223 78
    5 Rochester Americans 70 22 9 9 30 210:222 71
    6 Utica Comets 71 25 4 11 31 195:218 69
    7 Belleville Senators 71 21 7 9 34 223:258 65

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