Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins vs Charlotte Checkers predictions, Jan 24, 2026

Jan 23, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In this highly anticipated hockey match between Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and Charlotte Checkers, the home team will host the visitors on January 24, 2026. Both teams have been in good form recently, with Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins winning 3 out of their last 5 matches and Charlotte Checkers winning 4 out of their last 5 matches.

The bookmakers have slightly favored Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins with odds of 1.85 for a home win, while Charlotte Checkers have odds of 3.12 for an away win. Our model prediction also leans towards a home win, giving them a 53% probability of securing the victory. However, the Checkers cannot be underestimated, as they have shown resilience and strength in their recent performances.

Both teams have tactical strengths that could influence the outcome of the match. It is expected to be a closely contested game with potential for an entertaining display of skill and determination from both sides. As such, the match could go either way, and the final result will likely depend on which team can capitalize on their strengths on the day.

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Wilkes-Barre
48.6%		 Draw
22.5%		 Charlotte
28.9%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.85 4 3.17
WilliamHill 1.85 4 3.2
Best for US Customers 1.86 4 3

Latest Results

21.01.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Belleville Senators – 2:3 OT
19.01.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:3
17.01.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hartford Wolf Pack – 4:1
16.01.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hartford Wolf Pack – 3:4
14.01.26 Providence Bruins – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 1:4		 18.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Hershey Bears – 4:3 penalties
17.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Hershey Bears – 3:4 OT
14.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Springfield Thunderbirds – 8:2
13.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Springfield Thunderbirds – 8:2
10.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 5:1

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 1.
  • Wilkes-Barre has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Charlotte is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Wilkes-Barre may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Charlotte has had a series of home games.
  • Wilkes-Barre is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 60:66. (average 3:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Wilkes-Barre won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 31:44. (average 2.8:4).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 5:1
    09.01.26 Charlotte Checkers – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 1:5
    30.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Charlotte Checkers – 2:6
    16.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Charlotte Checkers – 1:2
    14.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Charlotte Checkers – 2:6

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 41 23 3 4 11 131:104 56
    2 Providence Bruins 36 22 5 1 8 121:75 55
    3 Charlotte Checkers 37 18 4 3 12 121:103 47
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 38 12 7 4 15 104:109 42
    5 Hershey Bears 37 14 4 5 14 105:109 41
    6 Bridgeport Islanders 37 14 3 3 17 115:117 37
    7 Hartford Wolf Pack 38 12 3 5 18 104:127 35
    8 Springfield Thunderbirds 38 12 1 6 19 100:139 32

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 37 26 5 3 3 134:66 65
    2 Chicago Wolves 38 15 4 10 9 121:116 48
    3 Manitoba Moose 36 16 3 3 14 96:105 41
    4 Texas Stars 40 12 5 4 19 109:127 38
    5 Rockford IceHogs 40 11 5 4 20 116:132 36
    6 Milwaukee Admirals 36 10 6 3 17 104:107 35
    7 Iowa Wild 39 7 3 4 25 84:129 24

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 37 19 5 4 9 123:88 52
    2 Ontario Reign 39 18 7 2 12 130:109 52
    3 Bakersfield Condors 38 17 5 6 10 135:117 50
    4 Coachella Valley Firebirds 38 15 7 4 12 134:122 48
    5 San Jose Barracuda 37 13 8 3 13 116:119 45
    6 San Diego Gulls 38 13 5 8 12 111:105 44
    7 Tucson Roadrunners 37 10 7 7 13 120:119 41
    8 Calgary Wranglers 40 9 6 10 15 105:135 40
    9 Henderson Silver Knights 35 14 2 5 14 110:106 37
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 41 7 6 6 22 87:140 32

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 40 19 4 4 13 123:105 50
    2 Syracuse Crunch 39 20 2 3 14 126:100 47
    3 Toronto Marlies 39 15 6 3 15 123:131 45
    4 Rochester Americans 38 14 5 6 13 125:120 44
    5 Belleville Senators 42 12 6 6 18 139:153 42
    6 Cleveland Monsters 38 10 8 6 14 104:114 42
    7 Utica Comets 36 9 2 7 18 87:115 29

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