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Utica Comets vs Hershey Bears predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

AHL, Adirondack Bank Center (Utica, NY) on Saturday,

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In an exciting AHL matchup, the Utica Comets will face off against the Hershey Bears on January 31, 2026, at the Comets’ home turf.

Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with the Utica Comets winning 2 out of their last 5 games, while the Hershey Bears have only managed to secure victory in 1 of their last 5 outings. This could indicate a closely contested battle as both teams look to improve their form.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Hershey Bears with 2.18 compared to Utica Comets’ 2.67, but our model predicts a 33.6% chance of a home win, 23.5% for a draw, and 44.1% for an away win.

Tactically, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their strengths and exploit any weaknesses in their opponent’s defense. It will be interesting to see how the Utica Comets’ offense matches up against the Hershey Bears’ defense.

With both teams hungry for a win, this match has the potential to be a thrilling and unpredictable contest.

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Utica
34.8%		 Draw
22.7%		 Hershey
42.6%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.67 4.09 2.18

Latest Results

25.01.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 5:1
24.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 6:3
23.01.26 Rochester Americans – Utica Comets – 3:0
18.01.26 Belleville Senators – Utica Comets – 5:4 penalties
17.01.26 Utica Comets – Rochester Americans – 3:0		 30.01.26 Rochester Americans – Hershey Bears – 3:1
28.01.26 Rochester Americans – Hershey Bears – 1:3
24.01.26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Hershey Bears – 4:3 OT
23.01.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:4 penalties
20.01.26 Hershey Bears – Hartford Wolf Pack – 4:5 OT

Facts

  • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 7 and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utica won 5.
  • In recent matches, Utica has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Hershey is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Utica may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Utica won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 47:54. (average 2.4:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Utica won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 25:25. (average 2.5:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    30.03.25 Hershey Bears – Utica Comets – 4:7
    29.03.25 Utica Comets – Hershey Bears – 4:2
    15.03.24 Utica Comets – Hershey Bears – 4:3 penalties
    02.03.24 Hershey Bears – Utica Comets – 0:1
    10.02.23 Utica Comets – Hershey Bears – 3:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins 39 22 8 1 8 131:82 61
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 43 23 4 4 12 137:112 58
    3 Charlotte Checkers 40 21 4 3 12 141:111 53
    4 Hershey Bears 41 15 4 7 15 115:121 45
    5 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 41 12 8 4 17 114:122 44
    6 Bridgeport Islanders 40 15 3 4 18 126:127 40
    7 Hartford Wolf Pack 42 13 3 5 21 112:146 37
    8 Springfield Thunderbirds 41 13 2 6 20 106:144 36

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 41 27 5 3 6 141:79 67
    2 Chicago Wolves 40 17 4 10 9 130:119 52
    3 Manitoba Moose 38 17 3 3 15 100:109 43
    4 Texas Stars 42 13 6 4 19 120:132 42
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 40 12 7 3 18 118:117 41
    6 Rockford IceHogs 43 11 5 4 23 120:146 36
    7 Iowa Wild 42 8 3 5 26 91:138 27

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 41 22 5 4 10 133:95 58
    2 Ontario Reign 42 20 8 2 12 142:114 58
    3 Bakersfield Condors 41 17 5 7 12 140:128 51
    4 San Jose Barracuda 39 15 8 3 13 126:123 49
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 41 15 7 5 14 140:131 49
    6 San Diego Gulls 42 14 5 9 14 119:119 47
    7 Tucson Roadrunners 41 10 9 7 15 131:131 45
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 39 15 3 7 14 123:119 43
    9 Calgary Wranglers 43 10 6 10 17 115:148 42
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 44 9 6 6 23 96:146 36

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 43 20 5 4 14 133:115 54
    2 Syracuse Crunch 42 21 2 4 15 134:110 50
    3 Toronto Marlies 42 16 6 5 15 133:140 49
    4 Rochester Americans 42 16 5 6 15 133:126 48
    5 Cleveland Monsters 41 13 8 6 14 116:121 48
    6 Belleville Senators 45 13 6 7 19 146:161 45
    7 Utica Comets 39 10 2 7 20 95:125 31

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