Springfield Thunderbirds vs Hershey Bears predictions, Apr 03, 2026

Apr 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On April 3, 2026, the Springfield Thunderbirds will host the Hershey Bears in an intriguing AHL matchup. The Thunderbirds are entering this contest with a commendable recent form, having secured victories in three of their last five games. Their home advantage could play a crucial role, especially as they look to capitalize on their offensive strengths and maintain defensive stability.

Conversely, the Bears have struggled significantly, capturing only one win from their last five outings. This lack of momentum has raised concerns over their consistency and ability to create scoring opportunities. The Bears will need to find a way to unify their tactical approach and improve their performance if they hope to contend with the Thunderbirds on the road.

Bookmakers reflect this disparity, offering odds of 2.66 for a Thunderbirds victory compared to 2.16 for the Bears. Our probability model bolsters this analysis, predicting a 33.4% chance of a home win, compared to a 44.9% likelihood for an away victory. Given these recent trends and statistics, while the Thunderbirds appear favored, the unpredictable nature of hockey means that anything can happen on game day.

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Springfield
34.8%		 Draw
22.5%		 Hershey
42.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.69 4.18 2.18
MarathonBet 2.65 4.05 2.15
WilliamHill 2.63 4 2.15
Pinnacle 2.66 4.22 2.16

Latest Results

29.03.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:4
27.03.26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Springfield Thunderbirds – 3:5
25.03.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Providence Bruins – 1:2
21.03.26 Belleville Senators – Springfield Thunderbirds – 3:5
20.03.26 Laval Rocket – Springfield Thunderbirds – 4:1		 01.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 4:1
28.03.26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Hershey Bears – 4:2
27.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Hershey Bears – 3:4
22.03.26 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 3:6
21.03.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hershey Bears – 4:3 penalties

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Springfield won 1.
  • Springfield has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Hershey is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Hershey may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of away games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • We predict that Springfield will win today’s game, with odds of 2.66.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Springfield won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 17 matches, and goals 45:71. (average 2.3:3.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Springfield won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 22:30. (average 2.4:3.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.10.25 Springfield Thunderbirds – Hershey Bears – 2:3 OT
    19.10.25 Hershey Bears – Springfield Thunderbirds – 1:5
    18.10.25 Hershey Bears – Springfield Thunderbirds – 5:1
    19.03.25 Springfield Thunderbirds – Hershey Bears – 2:4
    10.11.24 Hershey Bears – Springfield Thunderbirds – 3:2 OT

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins ✔ 65 37 13 1 14 220:146 101
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ✔ 65 35 6 8 16 212:170 90
    3 Charlotte Checkers ✔ 66 31 9 5 21 219:178 85
    4 Bridgeport Islanders 65 23 6 8 28 194:200 66
    5 Hershey Bears 65 22 6 9 28 186:211 65
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 64 24 3 8 29 179:219 62
    7 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 65 19 9 6 31 192:221 62
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 64 20 4 8 32 170:218 56

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins ✔ 65 39 8 5 13 222:137 99
    2 Chicago Wolves 64 23 8 14 19 200:201 76
    3 Texas Stars 64 24 9 4 27 195:205 70
    4 Manitoba Moose 63 27 4 6 26 157:179 68
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 63 17 12 7 27 181:185 65
    6 Rockford IceHogs 65 18 8 5 34 178:217 57
    7 Iowa Wild 63 16 6 9 32 152:200 53

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign ✔ 66 33 9 5 19 218:177 89
    2 Colorado Eagles 65 31 8 10 16 217:169 88
    3 San Jose Barracuda 64 29 9 4 22 219:193 80
    4 Coachella Valley Firebirds 64 25 12 5 22 214:197 79
    5 Bakersfield Condors 64 26 8 10 20 215:203 78
    6 Henderson Silver Knights 64 29 4 11 20 230:201 77
    7 San Diego Gulls 64 23 6 12 23 194:200 70
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 63 18 12 9 24 202:211 69
    9 Abbotsford Canucks 66 16 8 6 36 156:223 54
    10 Calgary Wranglers 66 11 9 14 32 179:247 54

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket ✔ 66 28 11 7 20 211:175 85
    2 Syracuse Crunch ✔ 65 36 3 6 20 216:167 84
    3 Toronto Marlies 65 25 7 10 23 207:205 74
    4 Cleveland Monsters 65 20 13 7 25 190:202 73
    5 Rochester Americans 63 21 7 9 26 194:200 65
    6 Utica Comets 65 21 4 10 30 174:205 60
    7 Belleville Senators 65 19 6 9 31 203:234 59

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