Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins vs Springfield Thunderbirds predictions, May 12, 2026

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Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Springfield Thunderbirds

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The upcoming AHL clash between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Springfield Thunderbirds on May 12, 2026, promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams arrive in strong form. The Penguins have notched an impressive four victories in their last five outings, showcasing a formidable attacking style and resilience on home ice. Meanwhile, the Thunderbirds mirror this success, having also secured four wins out of five, highlighting their capability to perform under pressure.

With bookmakers favoring the Penguins at odds of 1.95 for a home win compared to 2.9 for an away victory for the Thunderbirds, the match is expected to be closely contested. Our predictive model gives the Penguins a 42.8% chance of triumphing on their home turf, while the Thunderbirds sit slightly behind with a 33.6% probability of winning.

The tactical battle will likely center around the Penguins leveraging their home advantage and aggressive offensive plays against the Thunderbirds’ robust defensive setups. As both squads aim to maintain their winning momentum, fans can anticipate a tightly contested match. However, as with any sporting event, outcomes are never guaranteed, making it essential for followers and bettors to consider all facets of form and strategy before placing their wagers.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-05-08T16:52:04+00:00.

Wilkes-Barre
46.3%
Draw
22.6%
Springfield
31.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton: 13.28% Springfield Thunderbirds: 9.37%

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Latest Results

07.05.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 1:4
05.05.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:4 OT
02.05.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 1:2
30.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 4:2
18.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Rochester Americans – 8:0
07.05.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Providence Bruins – 1:0 OT
05.05.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Providence Bruins – 3:2 OT
03.05.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:1
01.05.26 Providence Bruins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 2:3
25.04.26 Charlotte Checkers – Springfield Thunderbirds – 1:2 OT

Facts

  • First leg.
  • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 4.
  • Now, both teams are in good form.
  • Wilkes-Barre could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 66:57. (average 3.3:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Wilkes-Barre won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 34:30. (average 3.4:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.03.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 4:5
    18.02.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:7
    19.01.26 Springfield Thunderbirds – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:3
    15.11.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 3:1
    12.04.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Springfield Thunderbirds – 4:1

    Standings

    Draw

    Play Offs

    1/16-finals

    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Bye
    2 Bridgeport Islanders (4) Hershey Bears (5) 0 : 2
    3 Providence Bruins (1) Bye
    4 Charlotte Checkers (3) Springfield Thunderbirds (6) 1 : 2
    5 Laval Rocket (1) Bye
    6 Toronto Marlies (4) Rochester Americans (5) 2 : 1
    7 Syracuse Crunch (2) Bye
    8 Bye Cleveland Monsters
    9 Grand Rapids Griffins (1) Bye
    10 Manitoba Moose (4) Milwaukee Admirals (5) 2 : 1
    11 Chicago Wolves (2) Bye
    12 Bye Texas Stars (3)
    13 Ontario Reign (1) Bye
    14 Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) Bakersfield Condors (5) 2 : 1
    15 Colorado Eagles (2) San Diego Gulls (7) 2 : 0
    16 Henderson Silver Knights (3) San Jose Barracuda (6) 2 : 0

    1/8-finals

    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Hershey Bears (5) 3 : 1
    2 Providence Bruins (1) Springfield Thunderbirds (6) 1 : 3
    3 Laval Rocket (1) Toronto Marlies (4) 2 : 2
    4 Syracuse Crunch (2) Cleveland Monsters (3) 1 : 3
    5 Grand Rapids Griffins (1) Manitoba Moose (4) 2 : 1
    6 Chicago Wolves (2) Texas Stars (3) 3 : 2
    7 Ontario Reign (1) Coachella Valley Firebirds (4) 2 : 2
    8 Colorado Eagles (2) Henderson Silver Knights (3) 2 : 1

    Quarter-finals

    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2) Springfield Thunderbirds (6)
    2 TBD #3 Cleveland Monsters (3)
    3 TBD #5 Chicago Wolves (2)
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    AHL Outrights

    1. Grand Rapids Griffins: 5.5 (14.49%)

    2. Ontario Reign: 5.5 (14.49%)

    3. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton: 6 (13.28%)

    4. Springfield Thunderbirds: 8.5 (9.37%)

    5. Cleveland Monsters: 8.5 (9.37%)

    6. Chicago Wolves: 9.5 (8.39%)

    7. Colorado Eagles: 9.5 (8.39%)

    8. Laval Rocket: 13 (6.13%)

    9. Toronto Marlies: 13 (6.13%)

    10. Coachella Valley Firebirds: 17 (4.69%)

    11. Henderson Silver Knights: 26 (3.06%)

    12. Manitoba Moose: 36 (2.21%)

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