Laval Rocket vs Utica Comets predictions, Jan 03, 2026

Jan 03, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Laval Rocket

Utica Comets

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In an exciting AHL matchup on January 3, 2026, the Laval Rocket will face off against the Utica Comets at home. The Laval Rocket enters the game in solid form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, showcasing their ability to find the back of the net and secure crucial victories. On the other hand, the Utica Comets have struggled recently, only managing to win 1 of their last 5 matches, demonstrating a need to improve their defensive structure and find ways to generate more offense.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Laval Rocket with a probability of 55.9% for a home win compared to a 24.1% chance for an away win for the Utica Comets. The predicted final score based on the odds is 3:2 in favor of the Laval Rocket. However, in sports, anything can happen, and the outcome of this match is still uncertain.

Fans can expect an intense and competitive game between these two teams, with both sides looking to secure a crucial victory. It will be interesting to see how the tactical strengths of each team come into play and which side will ultimately come out on top.

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Laval
53.1%		 Draw
21.8%		 Utica
25.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.71 4.25 3.72
WilliamHill 1.7 4.2 3.5
Pinnacle 1.75 4.3 3.65
Best for US Customers 1.71 4 3.6

Latest Results

02.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 5:4 OT
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		 02.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 5:4 OT
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

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 7).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Laval won 5.
  • Laval is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Utica‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Utica may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Laval is seen as the favorite.
  • We predict that Laval will win today’s game, with odds of 1.72.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Laval won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 63:60. (average 3.2:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Laval won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 32:33. (average 3.2:3.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 5:4 OT
    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

    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 29 17 5 1 6 97:60 45
    3 Charlotte Checkers 29 15 3 2 9 88:77 38
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 31 9 7 4 11 86:88 36
    5 Springfield Thunderbirds 30 11 1 6 12 82:101 30
    6 Hershey Bears 29 11 3 1 14 77:83 29
    7 Bridgeport Islanders 30 9 3 3 15 91:102 27
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 30 9 1 5 15 77:100 25

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 30 22 5 2 1 117:53 56
    2 Chicago Wolves 29 12 2 8 7 85:81 36
    3 Manitoba Moose 30 15 1 2 12 80:85 34
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 29 9 5 2 13 84:82 30
    5 Rockford IceHogs 32 9 4 3 16 90:103 29
    6 Texas Stars 30 7 4 4 15 77:99 26
    7 Iowa Wild 32 7 3 2 20 66:101 22

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 28 15 5 2 6 92:63 42
    2 San Jose Barracuda 31 13 5 2 11 99:101 38
    3 Ontario Reign 30 13 5 2 10 100:85 38
    4 Calgary Wranglers 35 9 6 8 12 99:118 38
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 30 9 7 4 10 106:104 36
    6 Bakersfield Condors 30 12 3 5 10 109:107 35
    7 San Diego Gulls 30 11 3 7 9 92:78 35
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 28 12 2 4 10 92:82 32
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 30 8 5 5 12 97:100 31
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 32 5 4 6 17 66:114 24

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 32 17 4 1 10 107:83 43
    2 Syracuse Crunch 31 16 1 3 11 103:84 37
    3 Rochester Americans 30 12 4 4 10 101:93 36
    4 Toronto Marlies 32 11 6 2 13 95:103 36
    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 29 5 2 6 16 64:97 20

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