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Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins vs Hershey Bears predictions, Mar 13, 2026

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On March 13, 2026, the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins will host the Hershey Bears in an exciting AHL matchup at home. Both teams enter the contest with identical recent form, having won 2 of their last 5 games. This parity could suggest a closely contested battle on the ice.

The Penguins employ a disciplined defensive strategy complemented by a rapid transition game, allowing them to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes. With home-ice advantage, they will look to leverage their familiarity with the venue to establish early momentum. The bookmakers have assigned odds of 1.96 for a home win, which reflects confidence in their ability to perform under pressure.

On the other hand, the Hershey Bears have shown resilience, demonstrating a knack for finding scoring opportunities even against tough competition. Their ability to create plays through structured offensive setups will be crucial in breaking down the Penguins’ defense. The away odds of 2.92 suggest that while they are perceived as the underdogs, their potential for an upset cannot be overlooked.

Overall, the model prediction indicates a 45.3% chance of a home victory for the Penguins, alongside a 33.2% likelihood for the Bears. As both teams look to secure vital points in the standings, fans can expect an engaging and competitive matchup.

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Wilkes-Barre
47.3%		 Draw
21.3%		 Hershey
31.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
1.91 4.25 3.05
1.96 4.44 2.92

Latest Results

06.03.26 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:2 OT
04.03.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 4:5
28.02.26 Cleveland Monsters – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:1 OT
27.02.26 Cleveland Monsters – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:3
22.02.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 0:4		 08.03.26 Providence Bruins – Hershey Bears – 5:4
07.03.26 Hartford Wolf Pack – Hershey Bears – 5:2
03.03.26 Hershey Bears – Charlotte Checkers – 1:4
02.03.26 Hershey Bears – Charlotte Checkers – 3:2 OT
28.02.26 Rockford IceHogs – Hershey Bears – 1:5

Facts

  • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 5.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Hershey may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Wilkes-Barre has had a series of away games.
  • Wilkes-Barre will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 70:58. (average 3.5:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Wilkes-Barre won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 37:25. (average 3.7:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.02.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:4 OT
    04.02.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 4:1
    23.01.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:4 penalties
    27.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 5:2
    21.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 3:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins 55 32 11 1 11 182:118 87
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 57 31 5 7 14 189:150 79
    3 Charlotte Checkers 56 26 7 5 18 188:157 71
    4 Hershey Bears 57 20 6 8 23 164:177 60
    5 Bridgeport Islanders 57 20 4 8 25 170:178 56
    6 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 56 16 8 6 26 166:188 54
    7 Springfield Thunderbirds 56 19 3 7 27 151:196 51
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 55 18 4 6 27 149:185 50

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 56 36 7 4 9 196:111 90
    2 Chicago Wolves 53 21 7 12 13 172:167 68
    3 Manitoba Moose 51 22 4 6 19 132:143 58
    4 Texas Stars 54 18 9 4 23 162:171 58
    5 Milwaukee Admirals 54 14 8 7 25 152:165 51
    6 Rockford IceHogs 56 15 5 4 32 152:194 44
    7 Iowa Wild 54 13 6 5 30 126:170 43

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 56 29 9 2 16 190:151 78
    2 Colorado Eagles 55 26 7 8 14 178:139 74
    3 San Jose Barracuda 54 25 9 4 16 188:164 72
    4 Bakersfield Condors 57 22 8 10 17 192:178 70
    5 Coachella Valley Firebirds 55 21 9 5 20 184:170 65
    6 San Diego Gulls 55 20 5 12 18 164:161 62
    7 Henderson Silver Knights 53 21 3 10 19 174:168 58
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 55 13 12 8 22 171:182 58
    9 Calgary Wranglers 57 10 9 14 24 152:208 52
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 57 13 8 6 30 132:191 48

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 59 26 10 5 18 192:157 77
    2 Syracuse Crunch 56 32 3 4 17 184:136 74
    3 Cleveland Monsters 56 17 13 7 19 164:167 67
    4 Toronto Marlies 56 20 7 9 20 176:180 63
    5 Rochester Americans 54 19 5 9 21 166:168 57
    6 Belleville Senators 58 16 6 8 28 181:214 52
    7 Utica Comets 56 17 3 9 27 144:179 49

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