Match Analysis: Cleveland Monsters vs W-B/Scranton Penguins – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-04-04
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Game Overview
The Cleveland Monsters are facing the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a competitive AHL matchup. Both teams have shown season-long perseverance, but the Penguins have generally performed better. The Monsters, however, have been resilient at home.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Cleveland Monsters have a .570 winning percentage with 31 wins out of 64 games, scoring 181 goals while conceding 198. The Penguins have a .641 winning percentage with 37 wins, scoring 225 goals and allowing 191.
- Historically, the Penguins have an edge in head-to-head matchups, often using their defensive cohesion to control games against the Monsters.
- Injury reports for both teams are crucial, but as of now, there's limited information available on significant absences.
- Fan support at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse typically boosts the Monsters' morale and performance.
- Both teams are motivated as they compete for better playoff positioning, but the Penguins have more pressure to win due to their higher standing.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Cleveland Monsters -108, W-B/Scranton Penguins -129 | W-B/Scranton Penguins | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Spread | Cleveland Monsters +1.5 -335, W-B/Scranton Penguins -1.5 220 | W-B/Scranton Penguins -1.5 | ★★☆☆☆ 45% |
Over_under | Over 5.5 -125, Under 5.5 -112 | Over 5.5 | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Predicted Outcome
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are likely to win due to their stronger season performance.
Predicted Score: Cleveland Monsters 2, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 4