Utica Comets vs Syracuse Crunch predictions, Mar 08, 2026

Mar 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Utica

Syracuse

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The upcoming AHL matchup between the Utica Comets and Syracuse Crunch promises to be a competitive encounter on March 8, 2026, at the Comets’ home venue. Both teams come into the game displaying solid form, with the Comets winning four of their last five matches, while the Crunch have mirrored this success with the same record over their recent outings.

Tactically, the Comets have shown a strong offensive capability, capitalizing on scoring opportunities effectively. They will aim to leverage their home-ice advantage, where they have traditionally played well, to establish control early in the game. On the other hand, the Crunch, known for their speed and disciplined defensive structure, will likely look to exploit gaps in the Comets’ defense and maintain a high tempo throughout the match.

Bookmakers have set odds reflecting the competitive nature of the fixture, with the Comets at 3.02 for a home win and the Crunch favored at 2.01 for an away victory. Our model suggests a likelihood of 32.6% for a home win, 25.9% for a draw, and 42.4% for an away victory. As both teams are in good form, fans can expect a closely contested game with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Utica
30.4%		 Draw
24.1%		 Syracuse
45.5%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 3.03 3.8 2.02
WilliamHill 3 3.8 2

Latest Results

03.03.26 Utica Comets – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 4:1
28.02.26 Belleville Senators – Utica Comets – 1:5
27.02.26 Utica Comets – Belleville Senators – 5:3
25.02.26 Hershey Bears – Utica Comets – 6:3
22.02.26 Utica Comets – Laval Rocket – 3:1		 04.03.26 Laval Rocket – Syracuse Crunch – 0:2
01.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 3:1
28.02.26 Syracuse Crunch – Laval Rocket – 6:4
21.02.26 Syracuse Crunch – Charlotte Checkers – 3:4
20.02.26 Syracuse Crunch – Charlotte Checkers – 4:0

Facts

  • Let’s watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 7 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utica won 3.
  • Right now, both teams are showing solid form.
  • Utica may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Syracuse has had a series of home games.
  • Syracuse might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Utica won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 51:56. (average 2.6:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Utica won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 33:25. (average 3.3:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.01.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 5:1
    24.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 6:3
    16.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 5:2
    09.01.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:0
    10.12.25 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins 53 31 11 1 10 176:110 85
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 56 31 5 6 14 187:147 78
    3 Charlotte Checkers 54 25 6 5 18 178:150 67
    4 Hershey Bears 55 20 6 8 21 158:167 60
    5 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 53 16 8 5 24 155:173 53
    6 Bridgeport Islanders 54 18 4 8 24 161:167 52
    7 Springfield Thunderbirds 54 19 3 7 25 150:192 51
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 53 16 4 6 27 138:183 46

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 54 35 7 4 8 191:107 88
    2 Chicago Wolves 51 21 7 11 12 164:156 67
    3 Manitoba Moose 49 20 4 6 19 128:141 54
    4 Texas Stars 52 17 8 4 23 151:163 54
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 52 14 8 7 23 150:158 51
    6 Rockford IceHogs 54 14 5 4 31 145:186 42
    7 Iowa Wild 52 11 6 5 30 122:169 39

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 54 28 8 2 16 184:147 74
    2 Colorado Eagles 53 25 7 8 13 173:133 72
    3 San Jose Barracuda 52 23 9 4 16 181:162 68
    4 Bakersfield Condors 55 21 8 9 17 188:175 67
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 53 19 9 5 20 176:167 61
    6 San Diego Gulls 53 19 5 12 17 156:154 60
    7 Henderson Silver Knights 51 21 3 9 18 170:162 57
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 53 13 11 8 21 168:178 56
    9 Calgary Wranglers 55 10 9 14 22 149:200 52
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 55 12 8 6 29 126:186 46

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 57 25 9 5 18 184:152 73
    2 Syracuse Crunch 54 31 2 4 17 177:133 70
    3 Cleveland Monsters 54 16 13 7 18 160:162 65
    4 Toronto Marlies 54 20 7 9 18 174:176 63
    5 Rochester Americans 52 19 5 8 20 161:160 56
    6 Belleville Senators 56 15 6 8 27 172:206 50
    7 Utica Comets 53 16 3 9 25 135:166 47

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