Cleveland Monsters vs Utica Comets predictions, Mar 28, 2026

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Utica Comets

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As the Cleveland Monsters prepare to face the Utica Comets on March 28, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with mixed recent form. The Monsters have managed to secure only one victory in their last five outings, indicating potential struggles in maintaining consistency and asserting dominance on home ice. Conversely, the Comets have fared slightly better, with two wins in their last five games, suggesting an upward trend as they look to capitalize on any defensive lapses from their opponents.

In terms of tactical strengths, the Monsters will likely leverage their home-ice advantage and focus on a high-energy approach, aiming to create offensive chances and capitalize on turnovers. Their recent form indicates a necessity to tighten their defense to avoid further losses. On the other hand, the Comets may adopt a more disciplined strategy, aiming to counterattack and exploit any mistakes from the Monsters.

Bookmakers’ odds reflect a tight contest, with home win odds at 2.07 compared to 2.84 for the away side, echoing a close matchup predicted by the model at a 50.8% chance of a Cleveland victory. Based on these considerations, while the Monsters seem slightly favored, no outcome is guaranteed as both teams vie for crucial points in the AHL standings.

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Cleveland
42.9%
Draw
23.2%
Utica
33.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.09 3.96 2.79
WilliamHill 2.05 3.8 2.88
Pinnacle 2.30 4.14 2.50

Latest Results

26.03.26 Cleveland Monsters – Grand Rapids Griffins – 2:5
22.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Cleveland Monsters – 6:3
21.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Cleveland Monsters – 6:2
18.03.26 Belleville Senators – Cleveland Monsters – 2:7
17.03.26 Toronto Marlies – Cleveland Monsters – 4:2
25.03.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 1:2 penalties
21.03.26 Providence Bruins – Utica Comets – 5:2
20.03.26 Utica Comets – Providence Bruins – 3:4
14.03.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Utica Comets – 6:3
13.03.26 Utica Comets – Laval Rocket – 5:2

Facts

  • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 7).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 4.
  • Cleveland is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Utica has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Utica may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Cleveland has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 61:66. (average 3.1:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 37:42. (average 3.7:4.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.10.25 Utica Comets – Cleveland Monsters – 2:3 OT
    10.10.25 Utica Comets – Cleveland Monsters – 0:1
    19.12.24 Cleveland Monsters – Utica Comets – 6:1
    18.12.24 Cleveland Monsters – Utica Comets – 2:3
    11.11.24 Utica Comets – Cleveland Monsters – 0:4

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins ✔ 62 36 12 1 13 209:136 97
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ✔ 63 33 6 8 16 204:168 86
    3 Charlotte Checkers 63 30 7 5 21 210:173 79
    4 Hershey Bears 62 21 6 9 26 179:200 63
    5 Bridgeport Islanders 62 22 5 8 27 183:191 62
    6 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 62 18 9 6 29 184:209 60
    7 Springfield Thunderbirds 62 22 3 8 29 170:214 58
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 62 20 4 6 32 168:214 54

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins ✔ 63 38 7 5 13 214:135 95
    2 Chicago Wolves 61 22 8 12 19 191:195 72
    3 Texas Stars 61 23 9 4 25 187:194 68
    4 Manitoba Moose 60 25 4 6 25 151:173 64
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 60 17 10 7 26 174:177 61
    6 Rockford IceHogs 62 18 6 5 33 171:207 53
    7 Iowa Wild 60 16 6 7 31 147:188 51

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 63 31 9 5 18 206:171 85
    2 Colorado Eagles 62 28 8 10 16 204:163 82
    3 San Jose Barracuda 61 29 9 4 19 215:183 80
    4 Coachella Valley Firebirds 61 23 12 5 21 206:187 75
    5 Henderson Silver Knights 62 28 4 10 20 224:197 74
    6 Bakersfield Condors 61 24 8 10 19 203:192 74
    7 San Diego Gulls 62 23 6 12 21 189:190 70
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 61 17 12 9 23 196:206 67
    9 Calgary Wranglers 64 11 9 14 30 175:239 54
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 64 14 8 6 36 146:218 50

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket ✔ 64 28 11 6 19 208:169 84
    2 Syracuse Crunch ✔ 62 35 3 5 19 206:157 81
    3 Toronto Marlies 63 25 7 10 21 204:195 74
    4 Cleveland Monsters 63 20 13 7 23 186:193 73
    5 Rochester Americans 59 20 6 9 24 180:186 61
    6 Belleville Senators 63 18 6 9 30 198:233 57
    7 Utica Comets 62 19 4 9 30 163:198 55

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