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Muskegon Lumberjacks vs Cedar Rapids Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 14-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Muskegon Lumberjacks 3-2 Cedar Rapids
Muskegon LumberjacksDrawCedar Rapids
Muskegon Lumberjacks host Cedar Rapids in a USHL matchup that pits the league's second-place team against a side fighting to consolidate third position. Cedar Rapids leads the standings with 24 points from 16 games, while Muskegon sits third with 16 points from 15 matches. This is a critical fixture for both teams as they look to establish momentum in the season.
Team form
Muskegon Lumberjacks
Muskegon have shown volatility in recent outings, winning three of their last five games but also suffering two defeats. They scored 18 goals across those five matches (3.6 per game) while conceding 11 (2.2 per game). Their most recent wins came against USA U18 (5-1) and Lincoln Stars (4-0), demonstrating offensive capability when clicking. However, a 4-5 loss to Chicago Steel on the road suggests defensive lapses remain a concern.
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids arrive as the league's form team, holding first place with 12 wins from 16 games. Over their last five outings they scored 17 goals (3.4 per game) but conceded 16 (3.2 per game), indicating a more porous defence than their league position might suggest. They won three of those five games, including a 5-3 victory over Sioux Falls Stampede, but also suffered heavy defeats to Madison Capitols (2-6) and Omaha Lancers (1-2), showing inconsistency despite their strong overall record.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head record exists between these teams in the available data.
Key factors
Muskegon's offensive output of 3.6 goals per game in recent play is marginally higher than Cedar Rapids' 3.4, suggesting the hosts can trouble the visitors. However, Cedar Rapids' league-leading position reflects their overall consistency and pedigree. Muskegon's defensive record (2.2 conceded per game) is notably stronger than Cedar Rapids' (3.2 conceded per game), which could prove decisive if the hosts can maintain that discipline. The visitors' recent form shows they can be vulnerable to defensive breakdowns, as evidenced by the 6-2 loss to Madison. Muskegon will need to exploit this and avoid the kind of defensive errors that cost them against Chicago Steel.
Prediction
Muskegon hold the advantage in recent defensive solidity and are playing at home, where they have shown they can score freely. Cedar Rapids, despite their superior league position, have displayed defensive fragility in their last five games and will face a Muskegon side motivated to close the points gap. The hosts' superior defensive record combined with home-ice advantage makes them the clear favourites, though Cedar Rapids' quality and experience cannot be discounted.
Back Muskegon Lumberjacks to win. The hosts are well-positioned to take this fixture with their stronger recent defence and home advantage, despite Cedar Rapids' league-leading status. Expect a competitive match with both teams capable of scoring, but Muskegon should edge it.
Match info
Tournaments:
USHL(2026)
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Statistics
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Recent Form
Muskegon Lumberjacks
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Cedar Rapids
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fargo Force | 19 | 13 | 6 | 26 |
| 2 |  Waterloo Black Hawks | 17 | 9 | 3 | 25 |
| 3 |  Sioux Falls Stampede | 21 | 11 | 9 | 23 |
| 4 |  Tri-City Storm | 16 | 10 | 5 | 22 |
| 5 |  Des Moines Buccaneers | 18 | 8 | 8 | 19 |
| 6 |  Omaha Lancers | 16 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 7 |  Sioux City | 18 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 8 |  Lincoln Stars | 17 | 4 | 11 | 11 |
| 1 |  Cedar Rapids | 18 | 13 | 5 | 26 |
| 2 |  Dubuque Fighting Saints | 18 | 9 | 7 | 21 |
| 3 |  Madison Capitols | 14 | 7 | 4 | 19 |
| 4 |  Muskegon Lumberjacks | 17 | 7 | 7 | 18 |
| 5 |  Chicago Steel | 16 | 5 | 7 | 15 |
| 6 |  Youngstown Phantoms | 17 | 4 | 9 | 15 |
| 7 |  USA U18 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
| 8 |  Green Bay Gamblers | 17 | 3 | 13 | 8 |
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