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Rochester Americans vs Utica Comets predictions, Jan 23, 2026

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In an exciting AHL matchup, the Rochester Americans will face off against the Utica Comets on January 23, 2026, at the Americans’ home turf. Both teams have displayed a mixed bag of results in their recent matches, with each side claiming victory in 2 of their last 5 games.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the home team, with a probability of 48.3% for a Rochester Americans win, 21.8% for a draw, and 29.9% for an away victory by the Utica Comets. The predicted final score based on the odds is a close 3:2 in favor of the home team.

When analyzing the tactical strengths of both teams, the Americans will look to capitalize on their home advantage and offensive prowess, while the Comets will aim to counter with a solid defensive strategy and swift counterattacks.

With both teams evenly matched and the unpredictability of sports, this game could go either way. It promises to be an intense and closely contested battle on the ice.

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Rochester
48.4%		 Draw
21.8%		 Utica
29.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Latest Results

19.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 3:2 penalties
17.01.26 Utica Comets – Rochester Americans – 3:0
16.01.26 Belleville Senators – Rochester Americans – 5:4 OT
14.01.26 Rochester Americans – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0
11.01.26 Belleville Senators – Rochester Americans – 5:6 OT		 18.01.26 Belleville Senators – Utica Comets – 5:4 penalties
17.01.26 Utica Comets – Rochester Americans – 3:0
16.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 5:2
10.01.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Utica Comets – 4:2
09.01.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0

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, Rochester won 2.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Recently, Rochester has had a series of away games.
  • Rochester might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Rochester won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 76:52. (average 3.8:2.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Rochester won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 38:28. (average 3.8:2.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.01.26 Utica Comets – Rochester Americans – 3:0
    17.12.25 Rochester Americans – Utica Comets – 2:3
    03.12.25 Rochester Americans – Utica Comets – 3:4 OT
    22.11.25 Utica Comets – Rochester Americans – 3:4
    17.10.25 Utica Comets – Rochester Americans – 4:7

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 40 23 3 3 11 129:101 55
    2 Providence Bruins 36 22 5 1 8 121:75 55
    3 Charlotte Checkers 37 18 4 3 12 121:103 47
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 38 12 7 4 15 104:109 42
    5 Hershey Bears 36 14 4 4 14 101:104 40
    6 Bridgeport Islanders 37 14 3 3 17 115:117 37
    7 Hartford Wolf Pack 37 12 2 5 18 99:123 33
    8 Springfield Thunderbirds 38 12 1 6 19 100:139 32

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 36 25 5 3 3 131:66 63
    2 Chicago Wolves 36 15 3 9 9 109:104 45
    3 Manitoba Moose 36 16 3 3 14 96:105 41
    4 Rockford IceHogs 40 11 5 4 20 116:132 36
    5 Texas Stars 39 11 5 4 19 103:123 36
    6 Milwaukee Admirals 35 10 6 3 16 104:104 35
    7 Iowa Wild 38 7 3 4 24 80:123 24

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 36 19 5 4 8 123:85 52
    2 Ontario Reign 39 18 7 2 12 130:109 52
    3 Bakersfield Condors 37 16 5 6 10 132:117 48
    4 Coachella Valley Firebirds 37 14 7 4 12 130:119 46
    5 San Jose Barracuda 36 13 8 3 12 113:115 45
    6 San Diego Gulls 36 12 4 8 12 103:100 40
    7 Tucson Roadrunners 35 10 7 6 12 115:111 40
    8 Calgary Wranglers 40 9 6 10 15 105:135 40
    9 Henderson Silver Knights 35 14 2 5 14 110:106 37
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 39 7 5 6 21 82:135 30

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Syracuse Crunch 39 20 2 3 14 126:100 47
    2 Laval Rocket 38 18 4 3 13 118:100 47
    3 Toronto Marlies 39 15 6 3 15 123:131 45
    4 Rochester Americans 38 14 5 6 13 125:120 44
    5 Belleville Senators 41 12 5 6 18 136:151 40
    6 Cleveland Monsters 36 10 7 5 14 92:102 39
    7 Utica Comets 36 9 2 7 18 87:115 29

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