A balanced mid-table encounter with both sides eager to climb into upper positions (ranked 5th in the Promotion - WHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 9th).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Portland won 2.
In recent outings, Portland has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
Kelowna has struggled for form in recent encounters (last 5 matches: 1 win).
Kelowna could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
Recently, Portland has faced a series of away games on the road.
The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Portland has recorded 11 wins, 0 draws, and 9 losses, with a goal aggregate of 77:69 (averaging 3.9:3.5 goals per game).
Specifically in home fixtures for Portland against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with 37:29 goals (averaging 4.1:3.2 per game).
Last Results with these Odds
Portland Winterhawks - the odds 2.44 are the expected chance of winning is 38.06%, but this team recently wins 56% of matches with these odds.
Kelowna Rockets - the odds 2.28 are the expected chance of winning is 40.73%, but this team recently wins 67% of matches with these odds.