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Rochester Americans vs Cleveland Monsters Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 05-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Rochester Americans 3-2 Cleveland Monsters
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Rochester Americans host Cleveland Monsters in an AHL matchup on 5 November 2026. The Americans sit seventh in the standings with 11 points from 10 games, while the Monsters occupy fifth place with 12 points. Both teams arrive with mixed recent form, setting up a contest where the home side carries a marginal advantage in the betting market.
Team form
Rochester Americans
Rochester has won 2 of its last 5 games, most recently defeating Lehigh Valley Phantoms 6-3 at home on 30 October. The Americans scored 17 goals across those five matches (3.4 per game) while conceding 16 (3.2 per game). Offensive output has been variable: they managed 6 goals against Lehigh Valley but only 2 against Hershey Bears and Syracuse Crunch. The home environment appears to suit them — both recent victories came at their own rink.
Cleveland Monsters
Cleveland has also won 2 of 5 recent games, including a 5-2 victory over Milwaukee Admirals on 30 October. However, the Monsters' defensive record is concerning: they conceded 19 goals across five matches (3.8 per game) while scoring 15 (3.0 per game). A 1-4 loss to Milwaukee on 31 October and a 2-5 defeat to Grand Rapids highlight vulnerability on the road. Cleveland's last away fixture resulted in a 2-5 loss, suggesting travel presents a challenge.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams in the data provided.
Key factors
The Americans' home-ice advantage is material: they have won both recent home games and face an opponent with a poor road record. Rochester's offensive capability — demonstrated by the 6-goal performance — can trouble Cleveland's leaky defence. Conversely, the Monsters' inability to tighten defensively away from home is the critical vulnerability. Cleveland's scoring rate of 3.0 goals per game is marginally lower than Rochester's 3.4, but the Monsters have shown they can produce offensively when conditions suit, as the 5-2 win illustrates. Discipline and special teams execution will likely determine the margin.
Prediction
Rochester enters as the favourite at home, supported by superior recent form in their own building and Cleveland's documented road struggles. The Americans' 3.4 goals-per-game average over five matches outpaces Cleveland's 3.0. The Monsters' defensive leakage (3.8 conceded per game) suggests they will struggle to contain a Rochester team playing with home-ice confidence. Cleveland's recent away loss to Grand Rapids (2-5) and the pattern of poor road performances reinforce the view that the Americans should prevail. The market prices this as a moderately likely home win rather than a strong favourite, reflecting both teams' inconsistency this season.
Rochester Americans are the favourite to win. Back the home side to secure the victory in regulation time.
Match info
Tournaments:
AHL(2026)
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Recent Form
Rochester Americans
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Cleveland Monsters
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charlotte Checkers | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 |
| 2 |  Hartford Wolf Pack | 13 | 6 | 6 | 13 |
| 3 |  Hershey Bears | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 |  Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 |  Providence Bruins | 11 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 |  Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 10 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 7 |  Springfield Thunderbirds | 10 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 1 |  Grand Rapids Griffins | 11 | 8 | 1 | 18 |
| 2 |  Manitoba Moose | 12 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| 3 |  Milwaukee Admirals | 10 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 |  Chicago Wolves | 11 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| 5 |  Iowa Wild | 12 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 6 |  Rockford IceHogs | 10 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| 7 |  Texas Stars | 10 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 1 |  Tucson Roadrunners | 11 | 7 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 |  Abbotsford Canucks | 10 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
| 3 |  Colorado Eagles | 11 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 |  Calgary Wranglers | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 |  Henderson Silver Knights | 10 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 |  San Diego Gulls | 11 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 7 |  Coachella Valley Firebirds | 11 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Ontario Reign | 11 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 9 |  San Jose Barracuda | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 10 |  Bakersfield Condors | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 1 |  Laval Rocket | 11 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| 2 |  Toronto Marlies | 11 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 |  Utica Comets | 8 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 4 |  Belleville Senators | 12 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 |  Cleveland Monsters | 10 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 |  Syracuse Crunch | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 7 |  Rochester Americans | 10 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Hamilton Hammers | 12 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
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