Syracuse vs Cleveland Prediction
🔊 The series between Syracuse and Cleveland reaches a critical juncture, with the Monsters leading 2-1 and just one step away from advancing, while for the Crunch, it's a do-or-die match. The third game highlighted the nature of this rivalry: a back-and-forth battle that was only resolved in overtime. Can Syracuse save their series, or will Cleveland seal the deal tonight?
Head-to-Head
📊 In the best-of-five series, Cleveland lead 2-1. The first game went to the Monsters (3-2), followed by a commanding response from Syracuse (4-1). Cleveland then clinched the third game in overtime (4-3 OT). In 2 out of the 3 games, the teams scored at least 5 goals, with the latest encounter being highly intense and high-scoring.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Syracuse Crunch Team Overview
Syracuse find themselves in a tough spot following their 4-3 OT loss in Game 3. The team took the lead twice during the match: they opened the scoring in the first period and then regained the lead in the third, but couldn't hold on. By the end of the game, the Crunch had fired 34 shots on target but conceded four goals.
Goaltender Brandon Halverson had a busy night, stopping 28 shots, yet it wasn't enough. A crucial factor was their power play performance: the team failed to convert any of their five opportunities (0/5), which played a significant role in their defeat. Syracuse now need a victory, or else their series will come to an end.
Match Results: Syracuse Crunch
Cleveland Monsters Team Overview
Cleveland find themselves in a favorable position, leading the series 2-1 after their victory in Game 3. The team showed resilience, coming from behind twice and eventually sealing the win in overtime. Guillaume Richard scored twice, while Hudson Fasching netted the decisive goal in the tenth minute of extra time.
The Monsters fired 32 shots on target and displayed impeccable penalty killing, successfully neutralizing all five of their opponent's power plays (5/5). Goalie Zak Savchenko stopped 31 shots, securing his second playoff victory. The team also proves strong in closing moments-during the regular season, they scored more than 1.5 goals in the third period in 77% of their final games.
Match Results: Cleveland Monsters
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 42;
- Number of first-period wins at home for the hosts - 8; for the visitors on the road - 6;
- Average total in the first period: 1.9;
- Today's home team averages 0.9 goals, visitors - 1.
First Period Statistics: Syracuse Crunch (home) vs Cleveland Monsters (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 37 vs 37;
- Number of wins: 17 (45.95%) vs 12 (32.43%);
- Number of losses: 10 (27.03%) vs 13 (35.14%);
- Number of draws: 10 (27.03%) vs 12 (32.43%).
- Average total goals scored: 1.22 vs 0.78;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.92 vs 0.81.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 4 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average first-period total: 2.1 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 1) vs 1.9 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1).
- Syracuse Crunch have scored more than 0.5 goals in the first period at home in seven consecutive games (AHL).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 42;
- Home wins - 18, Away wins - 20.
- Syracuse Crunch cover the +1.5 spread in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head games against this opponent (AHL).
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Average total goals per game for the home team - 3.29, away team - 3.29;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 6.24;
- Both teams scored in the 1st period - 14 times;
- Both teams scored in the 2nd period - 20 times;
- Both teams scored in the 3rd period - 24 times.
Statistics: Syracuse Crunch vs Cleveland Monsters
- Average tournament total: 5.76 vs 5.88;
- Average goals scored: 3.28 vs 2.96;
- Average goals conceded: 2.63 vs 3.14;
- Syracuse Crunch: average home total in the tournament - 3.57;
- Cleveland Monsters: average away total in the tournament - 2.7;
- Last 10 games (average goals scored): 3 (home - 2.83) vs 3.5 (away - 2.5).
- Syracuse Crunch score over 2.5 goals at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings against this opponent (AHL).
Editor's Prediction
The series is unfolding with plenty of action-over the total in two out of three games, and the latest clash ending in a thrilling 4-3 overtime finish. Syracuse find themselves needing to take risks and play more aggressively, while Cleveland capitalize on their chances with consistent scoring. Notably, in 80% of their recent head-to-head meetings, the teams have exceeded a total of over 4.5 goals. Considering the current series scenario, the open style of play, and the home team's motivation, a high-scoring game seems likely. The optimal choice here is a total over 5 goals.
Betting Tips: Syracuse Crunch - Cleveland Monsters
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