Match Analysis: Rochester Americans vs Syracuse Crunch – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-06
- Time: 12:05 AM UTC
- Location: The Blue Cross Arena, Rochester
Game Overview
The Rochester Americans and Syracuse Crunch face off in an AHL match early on November 6, 2025. Both teams have shown strong form recently, with Rochester tied for first entering November after a 7-2-0-0 October. Syracuse has maintained a solid record in early season play, reflecting competitive strength in this matchup.
Key Factors to Consider
- Rochester Americans are coming off a strong October with a 7-2-0-0 record and recently had a five-game win streak snapped but remain tied for first in their division. Syracuse Crunch have also posted a positive start to the 2025-26 season with multiple wins and competitiveness shown against Rochester in season openers previously.
- Previous meetings between Rochester and Syracuse have seen competitive games; historically, Syracuse won their last preseason game at home 3-0 in October 2025, while Rochester defeated Syracuse 7-1 in preseason the year prior. This suggests an evenly matched rivalry with possible oscillating dominance.
- No significant injury information is available from the current data sources prior to this match.
- The match is held at Rochester's home ground, The Blue Cross Arena, potentially giving the Americans a home-ice advantage. No unusual weather or scheduling impacts noted.
- Rochester aims to rebound after their recent snapped winning streak to maintain their lead in the standings, while Syracuse seeks to build on early season success and gain ground in the division.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Rochester Americans: -127, Syracuse Crunch: -115 | Rochester Americans win | β β β ββ 65% |
| Spread | Rochester Americans -1.5: 215, Syracuse Crunch +1.5: -315 | Syracuse Pulls within +1.5 Spread | β β β ββ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 5.5: 107, Under 5.5: -143 | Under 5.5 goals | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Rochester Americans 0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 5.5 2% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 5.5 at 2% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 2.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The game is forecast to be closely contested due to the balanced recent performances and rivalry history. However, Rochester's home advantage and strong start to the season offer them a slight edge for a win.
Predicted Score: Rochester Americans 3 – 2 Syracuse Crunch