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Cleveland Monsters vs Grand Rapids Griffins predictions, Mar 06, 2026

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In an exciting AHL matchup, the Cleveland Monsters will host the Grand Rapids Griffins on March 6, 2026. Both teams enter this encounter with reasonable form, each having won three of their last five games, signaling a competitive clash ahead.

The Monsters will look to leverage their home ice advantage, where they historically perform well. With a recent uptick in offensive output, Cleveland has shown the ability to generate scoring opportunities, which will be crucial against the Griffins’ defensive scheme. However, their success largely hinges on their special teams’ play, particularly the power play, which has been a game-changer in previous fixtures.

On the other hand, Grand Rapids brings a balanced approach, combining a solid defensive structure with effective counterattacking. Their ability to capitalize on mistakes will be a pivotal factor, especially as they aim to keep the pressure on a Cleveland defense that has shown vulnerabilities.

Bookmakers have set odds at 2.9 for a home win and 1.96 for an away victory, reflecting a close contest. With model predictions suggesting a 33.6% chance of a Cleveland win and 42.9% for Grand Rapids, this game could go either way. As both teams seek to solidify their playoff positions, fans can expect a hard-fought battle with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Cleveland
28.5%		 Draw
22.3%		 Grand Rapids
49.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
3.3 4.21 1.88
3.31 4.05 1.85
3 4 1.91
3.30 4.29 1.85

Latest Results

04.03.26 Toronto Marlies – Cleveland Monsters – 7:4
28.02.26 Cleveland Monsters – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:1 OT
27.02.26 Cleveland Monsters – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:3
25.02.26 Cleveland Monsters – Rochester Americans – 4:2
21.02.26 Cleveland Monsters – Toronto Marlies – 3:2 penalties		 04.03.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Rockford IceHogs – 7:3
28.02.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Iowa Wild – 6:2
27.02.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Iowa Wild – 2:3
25.02.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Manitoba Moose – 2:3 OT
21.02.26 Milwaukee Admirals – Grand Rapids Griffins – 3:4 OT

Facts

  • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 2.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • Grand Rapids could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 52:67. (average 2.6:3.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 23:20. (average 2.9:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.02.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Cleveland Monsters – 3:2
    28.01.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Cleveland Monsters – 1:4
    21.12.25 Grand Rapids Griffins – Cleveland Monsters – 5:0
    03.12.25 Grand Rapids Griffins – Cleveland Monsters – 4:1
    09.04.25 Cleveland Monsters – Grand Rapids Griffins – 4:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins 53 31 11 1 10 176:110 85
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 56 31 5 6 14 187:147 78
    3 Charlotte Checkers 54 25 6 5 18 178:150 67
    4 Hershey Bears 55 20 6 8 21 158:167 60
    5 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 53 16 8 5 24 155:173 53
    6 Bridgeport Islanders 54 18 4 8 24 161:167 52
    7 Springfield Thunderbirds 54 19 3 7 25 150:192 51
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 53 16 4 6 27 138:183 46

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 54 35 7 4 8 191:107 88
    2 Chicago Wolves 51 21 7 11 12 164:156 67
    3 Manitoba Moose 49 20 4 6 19 128:141 54
    4 Texas Stars 52 17 8 4 23 151:163 54
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 52 14 8 7 23 150:158 51
    6 Rockford IceHogs 54 14 5 4 31 145:186 42
    7 Iowa Wild 52 11 6 5 30 122:169 39

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 54 28 8 2 16 184:147 74
    2 Colorado Eagles 53 25 7 8 13 173:133 72
    3 San Jose Barracuda 52 23 9 4 16 181:162 68
    4 Bakersfield Condors 55 21 8 9 17 188:175 67
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 53 19 9 5 20 176:167 61
    6 San Diego Gulls 53 19 5 12 17 156:154 60
    7 Henderson Silver Knights 51 21 3 9 18 170:162 57
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 53 13 11 8 21 168:178 56
    9 Calgary Wranglers 55 10 9 14 22 149:200 52
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 55 12 8 6 29 126:186 46

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 57 25 9 5 18 184:152 73
    2 Syracuse Crunch 54 31 2 4 17 177:133 70
    3 Cleveland Monsters 54 16 13 7 18 160:162 65
    4 Toronto Marlies 54 20 7 9 18 174:176 63
    5 Rochester Americans 52 19 5 8 20 161:160 56
    6 Belleville Senators 56 15 6 8 27 172:206 50
    7 Utica Comets 53 16 3 9 25 135:166 47

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