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Syracuse Crunch vs Utica Comets predictions, Jan 16, 2026

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The upcoming AHL clash between Syracuse Crunch and Utica Comets on January 16, 2026, promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams look to secure a vital win. Syracuse Crunch, playing at home, is currently in a decent form, winning 2 of their last 5 matches. Meanwhile, Utica Comets have shown slightly better form by winning 3 of their last 5 matches, making this an evenly contested battle.

In terms of bookmakers’ odds, Syracuse Crunch are favored with odds of 1.85 for a home win, while Utica Comets are the underdogs with odds of 3.35 for an away win. According to our model prediction, Syracuse Crunch has a 58.2% probability of securing a home win, while the chances of a draw stand at 25.6% and an away win at 23.9%.

Both teams will need to rely on their tactical strengths and recent form trends to outwit their opponents in what is expected to be a closely fought contest. The result of this match remains uncertain, but fans can expect an exciting matchup between two evenly matched teams.

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Syracuse
50.1%		 Draw
22.3%		 Utica
27.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.81 4.15 3.39
1.8 4 3.25
1.85 4.2 3.35
1.8 4 3.2

Latest Results

14.01.26 Rochester Americans – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0
10.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Laval Rocket – 3:2
09.01.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0
07.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 2:3
03.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 6:0		 10.01.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Utica Comets – 4:2
09.01.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0
07.01.26 Utica Comets – Springfield Thunderbirds – 5:1
03.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 3:4
02.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 5:4 OT

Facts

  • A mid-table team will face off against the outsider in this match (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 7).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Syracuse won 3.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Utica may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Syracuse might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Syracuse won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 50:45. (average 2.5:2.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Syracuse won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 24:17. (average 2.4:1.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.01.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0
    10.12.25 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2
    29.11.25 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 5:3
    26.11.25 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:5
    11.11.25 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 2:6

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 37 21 3 3 10 119:94 51
    2 Providence Bruins 34 20 5 1 8 110:73 51
    3 Charlotte Checkers 35 18 3 2 12 114:96 44
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 35 12 7 4 12 100:96 42
    5 Hershey Bears 34 14 3 3 14 94:97 37
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 36 12 1 6 17 97:132 32
    7 Hartford Wolf Pack 35 11 2 5 17 94:116 31
    8 Bridgeport Islanders 34 11 3 3 17 102:113 31

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 34 24 5 3 2 128:63 61
    2 Chicago Wolves 33 13 3 8 9 94:92 40
    3 Manitoba Moose 34 15 2 3 14 91:104 37
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 33 10 6 3 14 100:97 35
    5 Texas Stars 37 10 5 4 18 97:118 34
    6 Rockford IceHogs 37 10 4 4 19 105:121 32
    7 Iowa Wild 36 7 3 4 22 74:115 24

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 37 17 7 2 11 125:103 50
    2 Colorado Eagles 34 17 5 4 8 116:84 48
    3 Bakersfield Condors 35 15 4 6 10 126:116 44
    4 San Jose Barracuda 34 13 7 3 11 107:108 43
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 35 12 7 4 12 123:119 42
    6 Calgary Wranglers 38 9 6 9 14 104:129 39
    7 San Diego Gulls 34 11 4 8 11 102:96 38
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 33 14 2 5 12 109:99 37
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 33 9 7 5 12 108:105 37
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 37 7 5 6 19 82:131 30

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 36 18 4 2 12 117:95 46
    2 Rochester Americans 35 14 5 4 12 119:109 42
    3 Syracuse Crunch 36 18 1 3 14 114:95 41
    4 Toronto Marlies 37 13 6 3 15 115:125 41
    5 Cleveland Monsters 34 10 7 5 12 90:91 39
    6 Belleville Senators 39 12 3 6 18 126:143 36
    7 Utica Comets 33 8 2 6 17 78:105 26

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