Victoria Royals vs Kelowna Rockets prediction
Chance to win · 40% and 38% in regulation
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 62%Full game
- 1X2WonVictoria1.69Confidence 51%
- Over/UnderWonU7.51.34Confidence 71%
- Best tip of the game: HandicapLostKelowna +1.51.72Confidence 67%
- Winner (incl. OT)WonVictoria1.41Confidence 51%
- Double chanceWonVictoria or draw1.23Confidence 66%
- Draw no betWonVictoria1.34Confidence 51%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYes1.05Confidence 89%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2WonVictoriaodds down 2.15Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderWonO1.51.68Confidence 59%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.Score details
- Correct scoreLost3–2After 60 min4–13%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost2–01st period3–18%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost2nd periodMost goals1st · 4 goals28%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 3-2
- By period 2-0, 1-2, 0-0
- Likeliest 3-2 (3%), 4-3 (2%), 2-1 (2%)
Season so far
This seasonHead-to-head
- Oct 23, 2026: Victoria Royals 5, Kelowna Rockets 4, after a shootout.
- Mar 11, 2026: Kelowna Rockets 2, Victoria Royals 1, after overtime.
- Mar 7, 2026: Kelowna Rockets 9, Victoria Royals 2.
- Nov 8, 2025: Victoria Royals 3, Kelowna Rockets 6.
- Nov 7, 2025: Victoria Royals 4, Kelowna Rockets 2.
Last five games
- Win, 5–4 against Kelowna Rockets, after a shootout, Oct 23. Odds: Victoria 1.77, Kelowna 3.18.
- Loss, 3–4 at Edmonton Oil Kings, Oct 18. Odds: Edmonton 3.00, Victoria 1.98.
- Loss, 4–9 at Red Deer Rebels, Oct 16. Odds: Red Deer 2.32, Victoria 2.28.
- Win, 5–2 at Lethbridge Hurricanes, Oct 14. Odds: Lethbridge 3.76, Victoria 1.68.
- Win, 5–2 at Calgary Hitmen, Oct 12. Odds: Calgary 2.15, Victoria 2.53.
- Overtime loss, 4–5 at Victoria Royals, after a shootout, Oct 23. Odds: Victoria 1.77, Kelowna 3.18.
- Overtime loss, 2–3 against Portland Winterhawks, after a shootout, Oct 21. Odds: Kelowna 1.67, Portland 3.80.
- Overtime loss, 3–4 against Prince George Cougars, after a shootout, Oct 17. Odds: Kelowna 1.54, Prince George 4.20.
- Win, 3–2 against Portland Winterhawks, after overtime, Oct 16. Odds: Kelowna 1.53, Portland 4.20.
- Overtime loss, 2–3 against Brandon Wheat Kings, after overtime, Oct 10.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Game timeline
1st period3-1
- 00:53 Goal Victoria Royals: Cooper M. assists: Schmidt C., Vauhkonen O. 1-0
- 18:23 Goal PPG Victoria Royals: Schmidt C. assists: Matthews C., Yellowaga N. 2-0
- 19:07 Goal Victoria Royals: Brown A. assists: Yellowaga N., Perreault L. 3-0
- 19:47 Goal Kelowna Rockets: Folstrom O. assists: Henderson J. 3-1
2nd period0-0
No goals or penalties.
3rd period1-0
- 02:48 Goal PPG Victoria Royals: Uhrina D. assists: Novak F., Vauhkonen O. 4-1
Times are the minutes played in each period. PPG power-play goal, SHG short-handed goal, ENG empty-net goal, PS penalty shot. A shootout is won by one goal on the final score.
Key insights
- Second game in two days for both teams — Victoria Royals and Kelowna Rockets played yesterday.
- 3-game losing streak for Kelowna Rockets coming into this game.
- Odds moved: the odds on Victoria Royals dropped from 1.79 to 1.42 since they were first published.
- 1-3-2 away for Kelowna Rockets this season.
- 3-2 in the last 5 meetings for Kelowna Rockets.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (VIC) | 2.00 | 1.77 | Shortened |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.20 | 4.33 | Drifted |
| 1X2: 2 (KEL) | 3.10 | 3.60 | Drifted |
| Over/Under line | 6.5 | 6 | Line lowered |
| Handicap VIC | −1.5 | −1.5 | No change |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
WHL standings
Regular Season · B.C. Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 24 | .750 | 68 | 54 | +14 | |
| 2 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 23 | .605 | 71 | 54 | +17 | |
| 3 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 22 | .647 | 57 | 49 | +8 | |
| 4 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 21 | .618 | 57 | 52 | +5 | |
| 5 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 18 | .500 | 50 | 51 | −1 | |
| 6 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 15 | .441 | 43 | 62 | −19 |
- Playoffs: 1/8-finals
Pts points, on the league’s own system — the table is sorted by them. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · GF/GA goals for and against · +/− difference.
Victoria Royals host Kelowna Rockets in the WHL on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.