Match Analysis: Calgary Wranglers vs Coachella Valley Firebirds – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-25
- Time: 1:00 AM UTC
- Location: Calgary, AB (Home for Calgary Wranglers)
Game Overview
AHL matchup between Calgary Wranglers at home versus the Coachella Valley Firebirds, marking an early season meeting with playoff implications given their recent history and divisional rivalry.
Key Factors to Consider
- Calgary Wranglers seek redemption after being eliminated by Firebirds in 2025 Calder Cup playoffs; both teams have strong regular season form early in 2025-26 AHL season.
- Recent playoff series tilted slightly in favor of Firebirds; regular season H2H show competitive games with close margins.
- No significant injury reports affecting starting lineups for either team currently available.
- Calgary plays at home with local crowd support; travel demands minimal advantage since teams are relatively used to inter-division travel.
- High motivation on Calgary side to avenge playoff loss; Firebirds motivated to maintain top form and continue strong start to season.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Calgary Wranglers: -134, Coachella Valley Firebirds: -109 | Calgary Wranglers | β β β ββ 68% |
| Spread | Calgary Wranglers -1.5: +195, Coachella Valley Firebirds +1.5: -278 | Calgary Wranglers -1.5 | β β β ββ 55% |
| Over/under | Over 5.5: -121, Under 5.5: -113 | Under 5.5 | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Calgary Wranglers 5% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 5.5 9% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 5.5 at 9% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 10.5% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Moneyline: Calgary Wranglers win; Spread: Calgary Wranglers -1.5; Over/Under: Under 5.5 goals
Predicted Score: Calgary Wranglers 3 – 1 Coachella Valley Firebirds