Match Analysis: Laval Rocket vs Syracuse Crunch – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-20
- Time: 12:00 AM UTC
- Location: Laval Rocket Home Arena
Game Overview
The AHL matchup between Laval Rocket and Syracuse Crunch on November 20, 2025, features two competitive teams with Syracuse currently carrying a slight edge in recent fixtures. Both teams have had close encounters this season, with Laval winning by narrow margins in previous meetings, underlining a balanced matchup likely decided by small margins.
Key Factors to Consider
- Syracuse Crunch holds a record of 9-6-0-0 (18 points) for the 2025-26 season and has shown solid form in recent games including preseason wins. Laval Rocket has demonstrated resilience at home, winning close games against Syracuse earlier in the season, indicating strong home advantage and competitive edge in tight situations.
- Recent encounters have been tightly contested, e.g., Laval defeated Syracuse 3-2 on February 28, 2025, and again won 4-3 on November 16, 2024. The last match on April 12, 2025, saw Laval winning 2-1 at Syracuse's venue. These results highlight Laval's ability to edge out Syracuse in close affairs.
- Current public data does not specify injury reports for either team as of November 19, 2025, suggesting both squads are likely near full strength for this matchup.
- The match is played at Laval's home arena, which historically confers a moderate home-ice advantage. No notable travel or scheduling disadvantages are reported for either team immediately before the game.
- Syracuse aims to break its recent losing streak against Laval and improve its overall standing, while Laval seeks to continue its successful home form and leverage psychological advantage from previous wins against Syracuse.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Laval Rocket: -106, Syracuse Crunch: -139 | Syracuse Crunch | β β β ββ 58% |
| Spread | Laval Rocket: 1.5 -278, Syracuse Crunch: -1.5 195 | Syracuse Crunch -1.5 | β β β ββ 55% |
| Over/under | Over: 5.5 112, Under: 5.5 -152 | Under 5.5 | β β β ββ 62% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Syracuse Crunch -9% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 5.5 3% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 5.5 at 3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 4.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Laval Rocket are favored to win a closely fought game due to home advantage and recent tight victories over Syracuse, albeit with a narrow margin expected.
Predicted Score: Syracuse Crunch 3 – 2 Laval Rocket