Utica Comets vs Springfield Thunderbirds predictions, Jan 07, 2026

Jan 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming AHL hockey showdown, the Utica Comets will face off against the visiting Springfield Thunderbirds on January 7, 2026. The Utica Comets have won 2 of their last 5 matches, while the Springfield Thunderbirds have won 3 of their last 5 matches, making for an interesting matchup.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the home team, with a 2.31 probability for a Utica Comets win compared to 2.51 for an away win by the Springfield Thunderbirds. Our model prediction gives the Utica Comets a 40.9% chance of winning, a 23.2% chance of a draw, and a 36.4% chance of an away win. Based on the odds, the predicted final score for this game stands at 3:2 in favor of the Utica Comets.

Both teams have shown competitive spirit in their recent performances, making this game a closely contested affair. The tactical strengths and strategies employed by both teams will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this matchup. Fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable game between these two evenly-matched teams.

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Utica
40.1%		 Draw
23.1%		 Springfield
36.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.27 3.94 2.48
Pinnacle 2.31 4.07 2.51
Best for US Customers 2.22 3.8 2.4

Latest Results

03.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 3:4
02.01.26 Laval Rocket – Utica Comets – 5:4 OT
28.12.25 Belleville Senators – Utica Comets – 7:0
27.12.25 Utica Comets – Toronto Marlies – 3:4 penalties
20.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Utica Comets – 2:3 penalties		 04.01.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 3:1
02.01.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Bridgeport Islanders – 4:2
31.12.25 Springfield Thunderbirds – Providence Bruins – 4:2
28.12.25 Springfield Thunderbirds – Bridgeport Islanders – 4:3 OT
27.12.25 Springfield Thunderbirds – Providence Bruins – 1:7

Facts

  • The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 7 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utica won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Utica may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Utica has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Springfield has had a series of home games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Utica won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 60:54. (average 3:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Utica won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 40:24. (average 4:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.12.25 Utica Comets – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:3
    21.11.25 Springfield Thunderbirds – Utica Comets – 2:0
    04.04.25 Utica Comets – Springfield Thunderbirds – 5:2
    29.11.24 Springfield Thunderbirds – Utica Comets – 2:3
    30.03.24 Utica Comets – Springfield Thunderbirds – 4:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 34 19 3 3 9 109:87 47
    2 Providence Bruins 30 18 5 1 6 100:61 47
    3 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 33 11 7 4 11 95:90 40
    4 Charlotte Checkers 30 15 3 2 10 91:83 38
    5 Hershey Bears 31 13 3 1 14 87:89 33
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 31 11 1 6 13 83:104 30
    7 Hartford Wolf Pack 31 10 1 5 15 81:101 27
    8 Bridgeport Islanders 31 9 3 3 16 92:106 27

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 31 23 5 2 1 121:54 58
    2 Chicago Wolves 30 12 2 8 8 86:85 36
    3 Manitoba Moose 30 15 1 2 12 80:85 34
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 31 9 5 3 14 88:90 31
    5 Texas Stars 32 8 5 4 15 85:103 30
    6 Rockford IceHogs 34 9 4 3 18 96:113 29
    7 Iowa Wild 33 7 3 2 21 66:104 22

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 30 16 5 2 7 100:69 44
    2 Ontario Reign 32 15 5 2 10 106:87 42
    3 San Jose Barracuda 32 13 5 3 11 100:103 39
    4 Calgary Wranglers 36 9 6 8 13 99:122 38
    5 Bakersfield Condors 31 12 4 5 10 111:108 37
    6 Coachella Valley Firebirds 31 9 7 4 11 108:107 36
    7 San Diego Gulls 30 11 3 7 9 92:78 35
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 30 13 2 4 11 98:90 34
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 31 9 5 5 12 101:100 33
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 32 5 4 6 17 66:114 24

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 33 17 4 1 11 110:87 43
    2 Syracuse Crunch 32 17 1 3 11 109:84 39
    3 Toronto Marlies 34 12 6 2 14 102:113 38
    4 Rochester Americans 31 12 4 4 11 105:99 36
    5 Cleveland Monsters 30 9 5 5 11 77:81 33
    6 Belleville Senators 35 11 2 5 17 111:126 31
    7 Utica Comets 30 6 2 6 16 68:100 22

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