Syracuse Crunch vs Belleville Senators predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Syracuse

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On April 18, 2026, the Syracuse Crunch host the Belleville Senators in an anticipated AHL matchup. Recent form indicates a challenging phase for both teams, with the Crunch winning just 1 of their last 5 games, while the Senators have fared slightly better with 2 wins in the same span.

Syracuse will look to regain momentum on home ice, where they typically perform better, evidenced by the bookmakers’ odds favoring them at 1.86. Their fighting spirit will be essential as they seek to leverage their home advantage and tactical familiarity. The Crunch’s recent struggles may stem from inconsistencies in their offensive output, which they will need to address to compete effectively.

Conversely, Belleville Senators come into this contest feeling buoyed by their recent successes. With 2 wins in their last 5 outings, they will aim to utilize their improved defensive strategies to stifle the Crunch’s efforts. The bookmakers’ odds of 3.23 for an away win suggest that the Senators hold potential for an upset.

Overall, while the Crunch hold a slight edge, recent performances for both teams indicate this matchup could be closely contested, and outcomes remain uncertain.

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Syracuse
48.7%		 Draw
23.2%		 Belleville
28.1%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.87 3.9 3.25
WilliamHill 1.85 3.9 3.2

Latest Results

12.04.26 Syracuse Crunch – Toronto Marlies – 1:4
11.04.26 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 3:0
08.04.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 2:3
04.04.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Syracuse Crunch – 4:3 penalties
03.04.26 Syracuse Crunch – Providence Bruins – 2:4		 15.04.26 Belleville Senators – Utica Comets – 0:3
11.04.26 Laval Rocket – Belleville Senators – 5:2
10.04.26 Laval Rocket – Belleville Senators – 6:7 OT
04.04.26 Utica Comets – Belleville Senators – 4:0
03.04.26 Rochester Americans – Belleville Senators – 2:5

Facts

  • One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 7).
  • Syracuse is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Syracuse won 3.
  • Recent form of Syracuse has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Belleville has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Syracuse may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Syracuse has had a series of home games.
  • Recently, Belleville has had a series of away games.
  • Syracuse will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Syracuse won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 68:60. (average 3.4:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Syracuse won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 33:34. (average 3.3:3.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    18.02.26 Belleville Senators – Syracuse Crunch – 1:2
    07.02.26 Belleville Senators – Syracuse Crunch – 2:5
    06.02.26 Syracuse Crunch – Belleville Senators – 5:3
    15.11.25 Syracuse Crunch – Belleville Senators – 1:4
    01.11.25 Syracuse Crunch – Belleville Senators – 4:7

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins ✔ 70 41 13 2 14 236:154 110
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ✔ 70 38 6 9 17 231:185 97
    3 Charlotte Checkers ✔ 70 34 9 5 22 234:184 91
    4 Bridgeport Islanders 70 26 7 8 29 216:217 74
    5 Hershey Bears 70 25 6 9 30 204:224 71
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 70 27 4 8 31 198:230 70
    7 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 70 20 10 6 34 207:243 66
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 70 21 4 8 37 180:244 58

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins ✔ 70 42 8 5 15 243:153 105
    2 Chicago Wolves ✔ 70 25 9 15 21 217:217 83
    3 Texas Stars ✔ 70 26 9 6 29 211:226 76
    4 Manitoba Moose ✔ 70 28 6 7 29 177:212 75
    5 Milwaukee Admirals ✔ 69 19 13 7 30 205:205 71
    6 Rockford IceHogs 70 20 8 5 37 194:234 61
    7 Iowa Wild 70 20 6 9 35 175:218 61

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign ✔ 70 35 11 5 19 233:184 97
    2 Colorado Eagles ✔ 70 32 9 11 18 230:186 93
    3 Henderson Silver Knights ✔ 70 34 5 11 20 258:218 89
    4 Coachella Valley Firebirds ✔ 70 27 13 6 24 227:210 86
    5 Bakersfield Condors ✔ 70 28 8 11 23 236:230 83
    6 San Jose Barracuda ✔ 70 30 9 4 27 237:222 82
    7 San Diego Gulls ✔ 70 27 6 12 25 219:218 78
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 70 20 12 10 28 223:234 74
    9 Abbotsford Canucks 70 18 8 7 37 167:232 59
    10 Calgary Wranglers 70 12 9 15 34 191:262 57

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket ✔ 70 29 12 8 21 228:192 90
    2 Syracuse Crunch ✔ 70 37 3 7 23 229:183 87
    3 Cleveland Monsters ✔ 70 22 13 9 26 209:222 79
    4 Toronto Marlies ✔ 70 26 8 10 26 221:223 78
    5 Rochester Americans 69 22 9 9 29 209:220 71
    6 Utica Comets 70 24 4 11 31 191:217 67
    7 Belleville Senators 70 20 7 9 34 217:254 63

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