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Laval Rocket vs Utica Comets predictions, Jan 02, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming AHL matchup, Laval Rocket will host Utica Comets on January 2, 2026. The home team, Laval Rocket, have shown solid form recently, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, Utica Comets have won 2 of their last 5 games, indicating a slightly less consistent performance.

In terms of bookmakers’ odds, Laval Rocket are the favorites with odds of 1.75 for a home win compared to 3.57 for an away win by Utica Comets. Our model prediction also leans towards a home victory, giving Laval Rocket a 54.4% chance of winning, with a 25.3% probability for an away win and a 20.5% chance of a draw. The predicted final score based on the odds is 3:2 in favor of Laval Rocket.

Both teams have strengths that could impact the outcome of the game, so it will be interesting to see how they match up on the ice. While the odds suggest a slight edge for Laval Rocket, anything can happen in hockey, making this matchup one to watch closely.

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Laval
52.5%		 Draw
21.6%		 Utica
25.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.75 4.2 3.6
1.75 4.42 3.57
1.7 4 3.4

Latest Results

31.12.25 Belleville Senators – Laval Rocket – 3:4
28.12.25 Laval Rocket – Syracuse Crunch – 4:2
27.12.25 Laval Rocket – Syracuse Crunch – 4:3 penalties
20.12.25 Cleveland Monsters – Laval Rocket – 2:0
18.12.25 Cleveland Monsters – Laval Rocket – 5:2		 28.12.25 Belleville Senators – Utica Comets – 7:0
27.12.25 Utica Comets – Toronto Marlies – 3:4 penalties
20.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Utica Comets – 2:3 penalties
19.12.25 Utica Comets – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:4
17.12.25 Rochester Americans – Utica Comets – 2:3

Facts

  • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 7).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Laval won 4.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Laval may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Laval is considered a favorite.
  • We predict that Laval will win today’s game, with odds of 1.73.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Laval won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 62:57. (average 3.1:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Laval won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 31:30. (average 3.1:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.10.25 Utica Comets – Laval Rocket – 2:4
    15.03.25 Utica Comets – Laval Rocket – 2:3
    14.03.25 Utica Comets – Laval Rocket – 1:4
    05.03.25 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 5:1
    18.01.25 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 1:3

    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 28 16 5 1 6 93:59 43
    3 Charlotte Checkers 29 15 3 2 9 88:77 38
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 31 9 7 4 11 86:88 36
    5 Hershey Bears 29 11 3 1 14 77:83 29
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 29 10 1 6 12 78:99 28
    7 Bridgeport Islanders 29 9 3 3 14 89:98 27
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 29 9 1 5 14 76:96 25

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 28 22 4 1 1 112:48 53
    2 Chicago Wolves 28 12 2 7 7 83:78 35
    3 Manitoba Moose 29 14 1 2 12 76:84 32
    4 Rockford IceHogs 32 9 4 3 16 90:103 29
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 28 9 4 2 13 81:80 28
    6 Texas Stars 29 7 3 4 15 74:97 24
    7 Iowa Wild 31 7 3 1 20 64:98 21

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 27 15 5 1 6 90:60 41
    2 Ontario Reign 29 13 5 2 9 96:80 38
    3 San Jose Barracuda 29 12 5 2 10 93:93 36
    4 Calgary Wranglers 33 9 5 8 11 94:111 36
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 28 8 7 4 9 98:95 34
    6 San Diego Gulls 28 11 2 7 8 86:70 33
    7 Henderson Silver Knights 28 12 2 4 10 92:82 32
    8 Bakersfield Condors 28 10 3 5 10 98:103 31
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 28 7 5 4 12 89:94 28
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 31 5 4 6 16 65:110 24

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 31 17 3 1 10 102:79 41
    2 Syracuse Crunch 30 16 1 2 11 102:82 36
    3 Rochester Americans 30 12 4 4 10 101:93 36
    4 Toronto Marlies 31 11 5 2 13 93:102 34
    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 28 5 2 5 16 60:92 19

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