Sudbury Wolves vs North Bay Battalion predictions, Jan 02, 2026

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In this highly anticipated OHL matchup, the Sudbury Wolves will face off against the North Bay Battalion on January 2, 2026, at the Sudbury Wolves’ home arena.

The Sudbury Wolves come into this game in strong form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. Their recent performances have showcased their offensive prowess and defensive stability, making them a formidable force on the ice. On the other hand, the North Bay Battalion have won 2 of their last 5 matches, showing a slightly less consistent run of form.

Bookmakers have the odds at 2.68 for a home win and 2.01 for an away win, indicating a close matchup between the two teams. Our model predicts a 35.4% chance of a home win, a 20.2% chance of a draw, and a 43% chance of an away win.

This game promises to be a thrilling encounter between two competitive teams, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Both sides will be looking to secure a crucial victory, but in a sport as unpredictable as hockey, anything can happen on the day.

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Sudbury 33.8%

Draw 21.2%

North Bay 45%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.7	4.2	2
	2.73	4.36	2.04
	2.6	4.25	2

Latest Results

31.12.25 Barrie Colts – Sudbury Wolves – 4:1 30.12.25 Sudbury Wolves – Kitchener Rangers – 4:3 19.12.25 Sudbury Wolves – Guelph Storm – 6:2 18.12.25 Barrie Colts – Sudbury Wolves – 1:4 14.12.25 Sudbury Wolves – Brampton Steelheads – 5:1

31.12.25 North Bay Battalion – Kitchener Rangers – 2:4 28.12.25 North Bay Battalion – Barrie Colts – 1:3 18.12.25 North Bay Battalion – Guelph Storm – 6:2 14.12.25 Niagara IceDogs – North Bay Battalion – 3:7 13.12.25 Erie Otters – North Bay Battalion – 3:1

Facts

A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ OHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ OHL (Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sudbury won 1.

Sudbury is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

North Bay has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

North Bay may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

We predict that Sudbury will win today’s game, with odds of 2.68.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sudbury won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 73:79. (average 3.7:4).

Including home matches between the teams, Sudbury won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 46:38. (average 4.2:3.5).

Latest Head To Head

03.10.25 Sudbury Wolves – North Bay Battalion – 1:3 19.09.25 Sudbury Wolves – North Bay Battalion – 3:4 OT 23.03.25 North Bay Battalion – Sudbury Wolves – 4:0 31.01.25 Sudbury Wolves – North Bay Battalion – 8:3 26.01.25 North Bay Battalion – Sudbury Wolves – 3:2

Standings

2025/26

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Flint Firebirds	37	21	4	4	8	138:105	54
2	Kitchener Rangers	37	20	3	3	11	128:101	49
3	Windsor Spitfires	36	20	4	4	8	140:87	52
4	London Knights	37	13	8	3	13	124:108	45
5	Soo Greyhounds	36	15	6	2	13	139:115	44
6	Owen Sound Attack	37	15	2	4	16	145:145	38
7	Guelph Storm	36	14	1	3	18	127:154	33
8	Saginaw Spirit	36	10	2	7	17	120:153	31
9	Erie Otters	37	12	2	2	21	104:138	30
10	Sarnia Sting	37	7	4	5	21	106:154	27

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Ottawa 67s	36	22	5	2	7	137:81	56
2	Barrie Colts	36	15	6	5	10	114:101	47
3	Brantford Bulldogs	36	24	1	5	6	163:98	55
4	Peterborough Petes	35	16	3	2	14	124:130	40
5	North Bay Battalion	35	13	5	2	15	115:113	38
6	Niagara IceDogs	35	12	5	3	15	110:125	37
7	Kingston Frontenacs	37	15	1	4	17	109:116	36
8	Sudbury Wolves	35	12	2	1	20	107:141	29
9	Brampton Steelheads	36	11	1	5	19	101:129	29
10	Oshawa Generals	35	7	2	1	25	83:140	19

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