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Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins vs Syracuse Crunch predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In a highly anticipated AHL matchup, the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins will face off against the Syracuse Crunch on January 31, 2026. Both teams have been in good form recently, with the Penguins winning 3 of their last 5 matches and the Crunch coming out victorious in 4 of their last 5 games.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the home team holds a slight advantage with odds of 2.32, while the away team is not far behind at 2.52. Our model predicts a 43.1% chance of a home win, a 24.9% chance of a draw, and a 34.3% chance of an away win.

Tactically, both teams have shown strength in their recent performances, with solid defensive plays and effective offensive strategies. The Penguins will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while the Crunch will aim to continue their winning streak on the road.

With both teams in good form and evenly matched, this game is sure to be a thrilling and competitive matchup. It’s difficult to predict the outcome with certainty, as both teams have the potential to come out on top.

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 2026-01-30T20:52:03+00:00.

Wilkes-Barre
40.1%		 Draw
23.1%		 Syracuse
36.9%

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2.32 4.03 2.52

Latest Results

24.01.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Charlotte Checkers – 2:5
23.01.26 Hershey Bears – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 3:4 penalties
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		 25.01.26 Utica Comets – Syracuse Crunch – 5:1
24.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 6:3
19.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Rochester Americans – 3:2 penalties
17.01.26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Syracuse Crunch – 1:4
16.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Utica Comets – 5:2

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 2.
  • In recent matches, Wilkes-Barre has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Syracuse is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Syracuse may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 40:65. (average 2:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Wilkes-Barre won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 25:36. (average 2.5:3.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.01.26 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 6:0
    09.03.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Syracuse Crunch – 1:5
    28.02.25 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 0:2
    26.10.24 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Syracuse Crunch – 3:2
    25.10.24 Syracuse Crunch – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins 39 22 8 1 8 131:82 61
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 43 23 4 4 12 137:112 58
    3 Charlotte Checkers 40 21 4 3 12 141:111 53
    4 Hershey Bears 40 15 4 7 14 114:118 45
    5 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 40 12 8 4 16 113:120 44
    6 Bridgeport Islanders 39 14 3 4 18 120:124 38
    7 Hartford Wolf Pack 41 13 3 5 20 109:140 37
    8 Springfield Thunderbirds 40 12 2 6 20 104:143 34

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 40 27 5 3 5 139:74 67
    2 Chicago Wolves 39 16 4 10 9 125:117 50
    3 Manitoba Moose 38 17 3 3 15 100:109 43
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 39 12 7 3 17 116:114 41
    5 Texas Stars 41 13 5 4 19 114:127 40
    6 Rockford IceHogs 43 11 5 4 23 120:146 36
    7 Iowa Wild 41 7 3 5 26 88:136 25

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign 42 20 8 2 12 142:114 58
    2 Colorado Eagles 40 21 5 4 10 130:94 56
    3 Bakersfield Condors 41 17 5 7 12 140:128 51
    4 Coachella Valley Firebirds 40 15 7 5 13 137:127 49
    5 San Jose Barracuda 38 14 8 3 13 121:122 47
    6 San Diego Gulls 41 13 5 9 14 115:116 45
    7 Tucson Roadrunners 40 10 9 7 14 130:128 45
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 38 15 3 6 14 118:113 42
    9 Calgary Wranglers 42 10 6 10 16 114:143 42
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 44 9 6 6 23 96:146 36

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 42 20 4 4 14 131:114 52
    2 Syracuse Crunch 41 21 2 3 15 133:108 49
    3 Toronto Marlies 42 16 6 5 15 133:140 49
    4 Rochester Americans 41 15 5 6 15 130:125 46
    5 Cleveland Monsters 40 12 8 6 14 110:116 46
    6 Belleville Senators 44 13 6 7 18 141:155 45
    7 Utica Comets 39 10 2 7 20 95:125 31

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