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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton vs Utica Comets Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 10-11-2026
Nov 1023:35
Match Prediction
Expected score: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3-2 Utica Comets
Wilkes-Barre/ScrantonDrawUtica Comets
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton host Utica Comets in an AHL matchup on 10 November 2026, with both teams locked in the middle of the standings. The Penguins sit fourth with 13 points from 11 games, while the Comets occupy the same position with 14 points from nine outings. This is a chance for the home side to close the gap and build momentum in what promises to be a competitive contest.
Team form
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton have shown real firepower in recent weeks, scoring 20 goals across their last five games. A dominant 5-0 shutout win over Hershey Bears on 1 November exemplifies their attacking threat, though they have also conceded 16 goals in that span at 3.2 per game. The loss to Utica on 30 October stings, but a 3-2 victory over Hartford Wolf Pack and a 6-3 road win at Cleveland suggest the Penguins can compete with anyone when their offence clicks.
Utica Comets
Utica come in with a superior record over the same period, winning three of their last five matches. They edged Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4-3 just over a week ago and followed that with a 5-2 home win against Syracuse. However, inconsistency has plagued them: a 5-2 loss to Providence and a shutout defeat to Laval show they can be vulnerable. At 3.2 goals for and 3.4 against per game, the Comets are evenly matched in terms of scoring and defending.
Head-to-head
The teams met on 30 October, with Utica prevailing 4-3 on home ice. That result gives the visitors confidence, though playing in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is a different proposition.
Key factors
Home ice advantage looms large here. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton have won two of three at home recently and boast a stronger goal-scoring average over five games. Utica's road record is less clear from the data, but their ability to score at pace—as shown in their 5-2 and 5-3 wins—means they can trouble any defence. The Penguins' recent 5-0 display suggests they can dominate when organised, yet their 7-3 loss to Belleville warns against complacency. Utica's recent head-to-head win will give them belief, but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton should feel they have unfinished business.
Prediction
The model favours the home side, and the underlying picture supports it. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's offensive output over five games—4.0 goals per game—edges Utica's 3.2, and home teams in the AHL typically enjoy a measurable advantage. Utica are the more consistent outfit by record, but the Penguins' recent form, particularly their firepower, tips the scales. Both teams are capable of scoring, and neither defence is watertight, so expect a fairly open game with chances at both ends.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton are the favourite to take this one. Back them to edge a tight contest and move closer to Utica in the standings.
Match info
Tournaments:
AHL(2026)
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Recent Form
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
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Utica Comets
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charlotte Checkers | 14 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
| 2 |  Hershey Bears | 13 | 8 | 5 | 16 |
| 3 |  Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | 12 | 6 | 4 | 15 |
| 4 |  Hartford Wolf Pack | 16 | 6 | 8 | 15 |
| 5 |  Providence Bruins | 13 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 6 |  Lehigh Valley Phantoms | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| 7 |  Springfield Thunderbirds | 12 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 1 |  Grand Rapids Griffins | 14 | 10 | 2 | 22 |
| 2 |  Manitoba Moose | 14 | 7 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 |  Milwaukee Admirals | 12 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 |  Chicago Wolves | 13 | 5 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 |  Iowa Wild | 14 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| 6 |  Rockford IceHogs | 12 | 4 | 6 | 11 |
| 7 |  Texas Stars | 13 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
| 1 |  Tucson Roadrunners | 13 | 8 | 2 | 20 |
| 2 |  Abbotsford Canucks | 12 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| 3 |  Colorado Eagles | 14 | 6 | 5 | 16 |
| 4 |  Henderson Silver Knights | 12 | 5 | 4 | 16 |
| 5 |  Calgary Wranglers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 6 |  Coachella Valley Firebirds | 14 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| 7 |  Ontario Reign | 14 | 4 | 7 | 13 |
| 8 |  San Diego Gulls | 13 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 9 |  San Jose Barracuda | 13 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 10 |  Bakersfield Condors | 11 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| 1 |  Laval Rocket | 14 | 9 | 3 | 21 |
| 2 |  Toronto Marlies | 14 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 3 |  Utica Comets | 10 | 7 | 2 | 16 |
| 4 |  Belleville Senators | 14 | 6 | 5 | 16 |
| 5 |  Rochester Americans | 13 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 6 |  Syracuse Crunch | 12 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| 7 |  Cleveland Monsters | 13 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 8 |  Hamilton Hammers | 15 | 3 | 9 | 10 |
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