Match Analysis: Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs Cleveland Monsters – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: April 18, 2025
- Time: 11:05 PM UTC
- Location: PPL Center, Allentown, PA
Game Overview
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms host the Cleveland Monsters in an AHL regular-season clash. Cleveland (35-24-5-6, 5th North) is coming off a 4-1 loss to Rochester, while Lehigh Valley's recent form is unspecified. The Monsters have struggled on their road trip, but the Phantoms' home performance and recent results are unclear from available data.
Key Factors to Consider
- Cleveland ranks 5th in the North Division with a below-average road record, while Lehigh Valley's placement is unspecified. Cleveland's defense has allowed 4+ goals in recent games, but no individual Phantoms stats are provided.
- Outdoor game history shows Cleveland holds a 3-1-0-0 advantage over Lehigh Valley, but recent regular-season H2H data is unavailable.
- No injury information provided in available sources.
- Lehigh Valley's home ice advantage at PPL Center could be significant, though Cleveland is accustomed to divisional road games.
- Cleveland is fighting to maintain playoff contention in the crowded North Division, while Lehigh Valley's postseason status is unclear from available info.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | LV: -177 | CLE: +125 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms ML | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Spread | LV -1.5 (+163) | CLE +1.5 (-240) | Cleveland +1.5 cover | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Over/under | Over 5 (-134) | Under 5 (-105) | Over 5 goals | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Lehigh Valley Phantoms -3% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 5 -9% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Lehigh Valley Phantoms at -3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Lehigh Valley Phantoms moneyline favored (-177) due to stronger bookmaker confidence and home advantage, though Cleveland's higher-scoring potential and recent H2H history provide underdog appeal.
Predicted Score: Lehigh Valley Phantoms 3-2 Cleveland Monsters