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Omaha Lancers vs Tri-City Storm Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 24-10-2026
Oct 2423:05
Match Prediction
Expected score: Omaha Lancers 2-4 Tri-City Storm
Omaha LancersDrawTri-City Storm
Omaha Lancers host Tri-City Storm in a USHL matchup on 24 October 2026. The Lancers sit eighth in the standings with 5 points from 8 games, while the Storm occupy third place with 14 points from 10. This is a rematch of their meeting just a week ago, when Tri-City dominated at home with a 5-2 victory. The visitors arrive as the clear favourites to repeat that result.
Team form
Omaha Lancers
Omaha have won just 2 of their last 5 games, with 3 losses leaving them struggling for consistency. They scored 9 goals across those five matches but conceded 17, averaging 1.8 goals for and 3.4 against per game. Their sole win came away at Cedar Rapids (2-1), but losses to Des Moines and Tri-City have exposed defensive vulnerabilities. The Lancers are leaking goals at an alarming rate and lack the offensive firepower to compensate.
Tri-City Storm
Tri-City have been far more prolific, winning 4 of their last 5 games. They averaged 5.6 goals per game over that span while conceding 3.4. Their recent form includes a 7-3 win over Des Moines, a 4-0 shutout of Lincoln Stars, and the 5-2 victory over Omaha last week. Even their one loss—an 8-5 defeat to USA U18—showed they can score in bunches. The Storm's offensive depth is a clear step above their opponents.
Head-to-head
These teams met seven days ago in Tri-City, where the Storm's superior scoring depth proved decisive. Omaha managed only 2 goals in that fixture, while Tri-City put 5 past them. The Lancers will need a significant tactical adjustment to contain the visitors' attack this time around.
Key factors
Tri-City's offensive consistency is the defining factor here. They score at nearly double Omaha's rate and have shown they can put multiple goals on the board against quality opposition. Omaha's defence has been porous, conceding 3.4 per game recently, which plays directly into Tri-City's strengths. The Lancers' best hope lies in tightening their defensive structure and limiting the Storm's transition opportunities, but their recent form suggests they struggle to do either effectively. Tri-City's depth in scoring options—evidenced by their 28 goals in five games—gives them multiple ways to break down a Lancers defence that has shown little sign of improvement.
Prediction
Tri-City should be favoured to win this matchup. The Storm's offensive firepower, combined with Omaha's defensive frailties, creates a significant mismatch. Tri-City's 5-2 win last week was no fluke; it reflected a genuine gap in quality between these sides. The Lancers would need to perform well above their recent standard to pull off an upset, and nothing in their form suggests that is likely. Expect the visitors to control the game's tempo and create the clearer scoring chances.
Back Tri-City Storm to win. The visitors' superior scoring rate and Omaha's leaky defence make this a strong case for an away victory. The Storm should have enough firepower to secure the points, though Omaha may grab a goal or two in a fairly open game.
Match info
Tournaments:
USHL(2026)
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Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Omaha Lancers
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W
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Tri-City Storm
W
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W
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Waterloo Black Hawks | 9 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 |  Fargo Force | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 |
| 3 |  Tri-City Storm | 10 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 |  Sioux Falls Stampede | 13 | 7 | 6 | 14 |
| 5 |  Des Moines Buccaneers | 11 | 5 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 |  Lincoln Stars | 10 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 7 |  Sioux City | 10 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| 8 |  Omaha Lancers | 9 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 1 |  Cedar Rapids | 13 | 9 | 4 | 18 |
| 2 |  Chicago Steel | 8 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| 3 |  Dubuque Fighting Saints | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 |
| 4 |  Muskegon Lumberjacks | 11 | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 |  Madison Capitols | 8 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 6 |  USA U18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 7 |  Youngstown Phantoms | 10 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 |  Green Bay Gamblers | 9 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
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