Match Info

AHL

Date: 7 January 2026, Wednesday

Location: Adirondack Bank Center (Utica, NY)

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	Utica Comets		Springfield Thunderbirds

	1	X	2
	2.1	4	2.6	Watch
	2.27	4	2.55
	2.26	4.08	2.62	Watch
	2.25	3.9	2.5
	2.26	4.07	2.62	Watch
	2.25	3.85	2.45
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.23 ↓ (2.31)	3.98 ↓ (4.07)	2.56 ↑ (2.51)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.25

The best margin for this event is 6.9%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Utica Comets
41.1%

Draw
23%

Springfield Thunderbirds
35.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

40.2%

22.8%

37%

Our Initial ML Estimation

40.9%

23.2%

36.4%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Utica Comets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.9%)

Springfield Thunderbirds has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.1%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Utica Comets than the current prediction. (-0.2%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Springfield Thunderbirds than the current prediction. (+0.5%)

Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds Predictions

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Tie (votes: 1 - 100%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 3:2

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
50. Daws N. (G)	30. Romanov G. (G)
2. Addison C.	9. Buchinger M.
74. Bordeleau T.	14. Dean Z.
22. Casey S.	29. Dube D.
15. Criscuolo K. (A)	45. Gaudet M.
9. Crookshank A. (A)	8. Johannesson S.
58. Diotte M.	41. Kaskimaki A.
73. Edwards E.	4. Lindstein T.
19. Filmon J.	7. Loof L.
14. Gruden J.	39. Luff M.
24. Halonen B.	11. McGing H.
29. Hameenaho L.	63. Peca M.
18. Lachance S.	18. Pekarcik J.
11. Legare N.	22. Peterson D.
67. Parent X.	26. Robertsson S.
26. Schmelzer R. (C)	43. Rosen C.
12. Squires C.	49. Stancl J.
55. van d. L. J.	91. Susuyev N.
38. Vilen T.	88. Wagner C. (A)
Substitutes
31. Malek J. (G)	1. Zherenko V. (G)

Key Events of the Match

1st Period (1 - 0)
00:48, 1 - 0, Hameenaho L. (G), Crookshank A. (A), Vilen T. (A2)
2nd Period (3 - 0)
06:36, 2 - 0, Hameenaho L. (G), Criscuolo K. (A), Crookshank A. (A2)
11:08, 3 - 0, van d. L. J. (G), Parent X. (A), Lachance S. (A2)
16:54, 4 - 0, Crookshank A. (G), Hameenaho L. (A), Casey S. (A2)
3rd Period (1 - 1)
01:29, 5 - 0, Halonen B. (G), Vilen T. (A), Addison C. (A2)
13:09, 5 - 1, Wagner C. (G), Johannesson S. (A), Luff M. (A2)

Preview

A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 7 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utica won 3.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Springfield may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, Utica has had a series of away games.

Recently, Springfield has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Utica won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 60:54. (average 3:2.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Utica won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 40:24. (average 4:2.4).

Last Results with these Odds

Utica Comets - the odds 2.31 are the expected chance of winning is 40.19%, but this team recently wins 23% of matches with these odds.

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Utica Comets
AHL
03.01.26	Laval Rocket - Utica Comets	3:4 ✺
02.01.26	Laval Rocket - Utica Comets	5:4 OT ✺
28.12.25	Belleville Senators - Utica Comets	7:0 ✺
27.12.25	Utica Comets - Toronto Marlies	3:4 penalties ✺
20.12.25	Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins - Utica Comets	2:3 penalties ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 14.7 WLLLW
- Springfield Thunderbirds
AHL
04.01.26	Providence Bruins - Springfield Thunderbirds	3:1 ✺
02.01.26	Springfield Thunderbirds - Bridgeport Islanders	4:2 ✺
31.12.25	Springfield Thunderbirds - Providence Bruins	4:2 ✺
28.12.25	Springfield Thunderbirds - Bridgeport Islanders	4:3 OT ✺
27.12.25	Springfield Thunderbirds - Providence Bruins	1:7 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 15.5 LWWWL

Latest Head to Head

AHL
13.12.25	Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds	2:3
21.11.25	Springfield Thunderbirds - Utica Comets	2:0
04.04.25	Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds	5:2
29.11.24	Springfield Thunderbirds - Utica Comets	2:3
30.03.24	Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds	4:3
13.01.24	Utica Comets - Springfield Thunderbirds	6:3
25.11.23	Springfield Thunderbirds - Utica Comets	7:0

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