Match Analysis: W-B/Scranton Penguins vs Bridgeport Islanders – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-31
- Time: 11:05 PM UTC
- Location: Home arena of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Game Overview
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins face the Bridgeport Islanders in an AHL matchup with WBS as a strong home favorite. Both teams have had mixed recent form, but WBS currently ranks higher in the standings and demonstrates better offensive and defensive metrics overall.
Key Factors to Consider
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hold a higher standing with 76 points compared to Bridgeport's 72, showing stronger recent form with key wins, while Bridgeport has struggled defensively and lost 2 of their last 3 meetings including at home against WBS recently.
- In the current season, WBS holds a recent 1-0 win over Bridgeport on 18/10/2025. Historically, WBS has been dominant over Bridgeport with a better goal differential in head-to-head matchups.
- No major injury reports available affecting starting goaltenders or top scorers for either team at this time.
- Game played at WBSβs home venue gives them a notable home-ice advantage. No significant travel or scheduling disadvantages identified for either side.
- WBS likely more motivated given their better playoff positioning chase and stronger winning streaks; Bridgeport needs points but have underperformed lately.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | home: -260, away: 190 | W-B/Scranton Penguins | β β β β β 75% |
| Spread | home_-1.5: 100, away_+1.5: -130 | W-B/Scranton Penguins -1.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
| Over/under | over_5.5: -135, under_5.5: 105 | Over 5.5 goals | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | W-B/Scranton Penguins -3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 5.5 4% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 5.5 at 4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to win on the moneyline, cover the -1.5 spread, and the game to go over 5.5 total goals.
Predicted Score: W-B/Scranton Penguins 4 – Bridgeport Islanders 2