Cleveland Monsters - Hershey Bears predictions and free betting tips [08/06/2024]

American Hockey League. Playoffs 2024. Calder Cup. Conference Final. Best of 7 series. The score is 1-3. Another attempt for the favourite to finish this series with a win. The Cleveland Monsters will play against the Hershey Bears.

Cleveland Monsters

It seemed that the Cleveland Monsters had no chance left, looking very pale compared to their opponent. It could be said that the team was steamrolled by the reigning champion. However, they showed character, with two comebacks in the first two games – quite incredible, but the problem was they lost both of them.

It was only in the fourth game of this series that Cleveland managed to win, as they led 3-1 in the third period and won 3-2 in the end. This extended the series to at least five games, but what comes next remains a big question mark.

Hershey Bears

Hershey Bears’ almost perfect game in these playoffs has shown some cracks. The regular season winners and the current holders of the Calder Cup couldn't close the Conference Final with a 4-0 sweep and will now have to play at least five games, potentially more.

It's an interesting situation, as Hershey has been the better team overall, but Cleveland has had better luck in almost every game except the third one. Hershey may aim to wrap things up with a final match in this series on Saturday to avoid prolonging the series.

Head-to-Head

In this regular season, Hershey Bears and Cleveland Monsters played four matches, with Hershey coming out on top in all four – 5:0, 6:3, 6:0, and 5:2. In the first game of these playoffs, Hershey was victorious 5:4 in overtime. The second game also went to Hershey, 3:2 in overtime. The third game saw Hershey winning decisively in regulation time, 6:2. Only in the fourth game did Cleveland win, with a score of 3:2.

Prediction for Cleveland Monsters vs Hershey Bears

Betcity sees Hershey Bears as the favourite for this match, offering odds of 2.28 for their victory. Meanwhile, the odds for Cleveland Monsters to win are 2.60. Here, once again, I believe in the end of the series. It seems the fourth game was a fluke, and Hershey is much stronger than their opponent.

Prediction for Total

For the total, it’s quite simple in my view. I would take the option of ITO2 (2.5) at 1.64 without overthinking, disregarding the fourth game of the series.