Match Analysis: Utica Comets vs Cleveland Monsters – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-10
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Utica Comets Home Arena
Game Overview
The matchup between the home Utica Comets and the away Cleveland Monsters in the AHL is expected to be competitive with a slight advantage to the home team based on historical home performance and odds. The game features relatively balanced recent form but Cleveland holds a minor recent edge in direct clashes.
Key Factors to Consider
- Utica Comets have 6 wins and 4 losses in their last 10 games, showing decent form but with some inconsistencies. Cleveland Monsters show slightly better recent form and confidence after winning more recent head-to-heads and standing 3rd in the AHL standings.
- Historically, across 51 matches, Utica leads with 30 wins at home including extra time. The last meeting ended with Cleveland winning decisively 6-1 away, but overall Utica has scored more goals (165 to 131) and averages around 5.55 goals per game in their matchups.
- No significant injury reports affecting starting lineups for either team, but Utica is likely to rotate some secondary players as in prior similar matchups, potentially impacting gameplay.
- Uticaβs home ice advantage is a noteworthy factor given their strong home record versus Cleveland. No major external disruptions or travel fatigue expected for either team.
- Both teams aim to climb the standings early in the season, but Utica may have higher motivation to defend home ice and improve from recent losses, while Cleveland wants to assert its recent dominance in head to head.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Utica -143, Cleveland -103 | Utica Comets | β β β ββ 68% |
Spread | Utica -1.5 +185, Cleveland +1.5 -265 | Cleveland Monsters +1.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Over/under | Over 5.5 +102, Under 5.5 -137 | Under 5.5 goals | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Utica Comets 2% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 5.5 4% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 5.5 at 4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 5.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Bet on Utica Comets moneyline win, expecting a close game with moderate scoring.
Predicted Score: 3-2 Utica Comets