Texas Stars vs Rockford IceHogs predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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The upcoming matchup on April 18, 2026, between the Texas Stars and the Rockford IceHogs promises to be a compelling clash in the AHL. As the Stars host the IceHogs at their home venue, both teams are entering the contest with shaky form, each claiming only one victory in their last five outings.

The Texas Stars generally rely on their solid defensive structure, but recent struggles have affected their overall performance. Their ability to effectively utilize home-ice advantage will be crucial in attempting to shift their momentum. Meanwhile, the Rockford IceHogs have also faced challenges in recent weeks, struggling to maintain consistency, which has hindered their offensive output.

Bookmakers currently favor the Stars with odds of 1.92, suggesting a 45.8% chance of a home win according to our model. Contrarily, the IceHogs have a less favorable position, with an indicated 30.2% probability of securing an away victory. Despite their recent form, both teams possess the potential for an upset, making this matchup difficult to call. Fans can expect a closely contested game, where strategic execution and mental resilience will likely determine the outcome.

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Texas
47.4%		 Draw
23.4%		 Rockford
29.2%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.93 3.9 3.14
WilliamHill 1.91 3.9 3.1

Latest Results

12.04.26 Manitoba Moose – Texas Stars – 4:3 OT
10.04.26 Manitoba Moose – Texas Stars – 5:4 penalties
08.04.26 Texas Stars – Iowa Wild – 0:4
07.04.26 Texas Stars – Iowa Wild – 2:5
04.04.26 Texas Stars – Chicago Wolves – 4:2		 12.04.26 Chicago Wolves – Rockford IceHogs – 4:2
11.04.26 Grand Rapids Griffins – Rockford IceHogs – 1:0
10.04.26 Rockford IceHogs – Iowa Wild – 4:5
04.04.26 Rockford IceHogs – Iowa Wild – 0:4
03.04.26 Iowa Wild – Rockford IceHogs – 2:5

Facts

  • A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 6).
  • Texas is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Texas won 3.
  • The current form of both teams is below expectations.
  • Texas may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Texas is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Texas won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 68:61. (average 3.4:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Texas won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 33:28. (average 3.7:3.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.01.26 Rockford IceHogs – Texas Stars – 0:5
    27.12.25 Rockford IceHogs – Texas Stars – 8:4
    22.11.25 Texas Stars – Rockford IceHogs – 5:2
    21.11.25 Texas Stars – Rockford IceHogs – 3:4 OT
    16.11.25 Rockford IceHogs – Texas Stars – 2:3 penalties

    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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