Finished
Springfield Thunderbirds vs Hartford Wolf Pack Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 01-11-2026
Nov 120:05
2 : 4
Match Prediction
Expected score: Springfield Thunderbirds 2-1 Hartford Wolf Pack
Springfield ThunderbirdsDrawHartford Wolf Pack
Springfield Thunderbirds host Hartford Wolf Pack in an AHL matchup on 1 November 2026. Both teams sit in the upper half of the standings—Springfield seventh with 6 points from 8 games, Hartford fifth with 8 points from 10—but neither has found consistent form early in the season. The Thunderbirds enter as slight favourites, though the margin is narrow and caution is warranted given the volatility evident in both squads' recent records.
Team form
Springfield Thunderbirds
Springfield's last five games reveal an inconsistent pattern: two wins sandwiched around three defeats. They beat Providence 2-0 away on 4 October, then suffered heavy losses to Laval (2-5) and Lehigh Valley (3-6) at home before splitting a pair against Charlotte, winning 2-1 away and losing 2-3 away. Over this stretch they have scored 11 goals but conceded 15, averaging 2.2 per game offensively and 3.0 defensively. The home record is particularly concerning: they have lost two of their last three at home and shipped six goals to Lehigh Valley.
Hartford Wolf Pack
Hartford's form is similarly unstable. They won 2-0 at home against Providence on 23 October but have otherwise struggled, losing four of their last five outings. Away from home they have been especially vulnerable, losing to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (2-3), Charlotte twice (2-4 and 1-2), and Lehigh Valley (1-4). Across five games they have managed only 8 goals while conceding 13, a ratio of 1.6 for and 2.6 against per game. The away record shows one win in five, a concerning trend for a visiting side.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams in the data provided.
Key factors
Both teams are vulnerable defensively, each conceding between 2.6 and 3.0 goals per game over their recent samples. Springfield's home advantage is marginal given their recent losses on home ice, but Hartford's away form is notably worse than their home record. The Thunderbirds' offensive output (2.2 per game) edges Hartford's (1.6 per game), though neither team is prolific. Goaltending stability and penalty discipline will likely prove decisive in what shapes as a low-scoring affair. Neither side has demonstrated the consistency to inspire confidence, making this a match where the favourite's edge is slim.
Prediction
Springfield are favoured at 56.8% to 43.2%, a modest margin reflecting the uncertainty surrounding both teams. The Thunderbirds' home-ice advantage and marginally superior recent scoring rate support the pick, but Hartford's resilience—they have won 4 of 10 games despite recent struggles—means an upset is entirely plausible. The expected goal balance slightly favours the hosts, but the predicted scoreline of 2-1 suggests a tight contest decided by fine margins rather than dominance.
Back Springfield Thunderbirds as the favourite, but with caution. The confidence level is low; this is a toss-up between two inconsistent teams. Bettors should view the home side as marginally more likely to win, not as a strong play. Hartford's away form is poor enough to lean against them, but the Wolf Pack remain capable of an upset. Consider the match a coin-flip with a slight tilt toward the hosts.
Match info
Tournaments:
AHL(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Springfield Thunderbirds
L
W
L
L
L
Hartford Wolf Pack
W
L
L
W
L
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charlotte Checkers | 11 | 6 | 4 | 14 |
| 2 |  Hershey Bears | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 3 |  Hartford Wolf Pack | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 4 |  Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | 9 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 |  Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 9 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 |  Springfield Thunderbirds | 9 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 |  Providence Bruins | 10 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| 1 |  Manitoba Moose | 12 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| 2 |  Grand Rapids Griffins | 10 | 7 | 1 | 16 |
| 3 |  Milwaukee Admirals | 10 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 |  Chicago Wolves | 10 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 |  Iowa Wild | 11 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 6 |  Rockford IceHogs | 9 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 7 |  Texas Stars | 9 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 1 |  Tucson Roadrunners | 11 | 7 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 |  Abbotsford Canucks | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
| 3 |  Colorado Eagles | 10 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
| 4 |  Calgary Wranglers | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 |  Henderson Silver Knights | 10 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 |  Coachella Valley Firebirds | 11 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 7 |  Ontario Reign | 11 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 8 |  San Diego Gulls | 10 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 9 |  Bakersfield Condors | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| 10 |  San Jose Barracuda | 9 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| 1 |  Laval Rocket | 11 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| 2 |  Toronto Marlies | 11 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 |  Belleville Senators | 12 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 |  Cleveland Monsters | 10 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 |  Syracuse Crunch | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 6 |  Rochester Americans | 10 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 7 |  Utica Comets | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 |  Hamilton Hammers | 11 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
Other Hockey matches
Springfield Thunderbirds vs Hartford Wolf Pack - Hockey Prediction & Betting Tips
Expert Springfield Thunderbirds vs Hartford Wolf Pack hockey prediction on 365sport.tv analyzes power play effectiveness, penalty kill success rates and goaltending matchups. Our statistical model evaluates home-ice advantage, even-strength goal-scoring efficiency, penalty minute accumulation patterns and goalie performance metrics across different game situations.
Our hockey predictions incorporate power-play conversion trends, shorthand goal frequency, defensive pressure intensity and goalie fatigue factors. Compare odds and access detailed analysis of line chemistry, third-period patterns and playoff positioning implications - all data-driven insights on 365sport.tv for informed betting decisions.