Canadiens vs Mammoth Prediction 11/8/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Mammoth prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 8th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 9-3-2 this year after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 4-3 in overtime last time out. Montreal led 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with 1:07 left and lost in overtime. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 28-19, won 56.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Dach, Evans, and Kapanen, while Dobes stopped 24 out of 28 shots, which was an .857 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Montreal lost to the Flyers by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Senators by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canadiens have lost two games in a row and they are currently first in the Atlantic standings with 20 points. Montreal has scored 3.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 29.3% on the power play and 78.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with three goals and 16 assists, while Cole Caufield has added 10 goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 3-3-1 with a 3.67 goals against average and an .855 save percentage this year. 

Utah Mammoth Betting Preview

The Utah Mammoth are 9-5-0 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Utah was tied at two heading into the third period, but they allowed the next three goals for the loss. The Mammoth out shot Toronto by a total of 24-19, won 45.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Carcone, Guenther, and Sergachev, while Vanecek stopped 14 out of 18 shots, which was a .778 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Utah defeated the Sabres by a score of 2-1, but did lose to the Lightning by a score of 4-2 before that. The Mammoth have lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for second in the Central standings with 18 points. Utah has scored 3.36 goals per game and they have allowed 2.86 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Schmaltz has led Utah with eight goals and 10 assists, while Clayton Keller has added five goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 7-3-0 with a 2.60 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this season. 

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Mammoth have lost each of their last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Canadiens have won 15 of their last 20 home games.
• The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
• The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last six home games when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Canadiens’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Mammoth’s last five games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last five night games.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in seven of his last nine appearances with the Canadiens as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last five games against Central Division opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games as favorites.

Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts

• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances against the Canadiens.
• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances against the Canadiens.

Canadiens vs Mammoth Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with nine wins on the season, but both are also struggling of late, so this is a big game for each team. The Mammoth are 5-4-0 on the road this year, while the Canadiens are 4-1-1 at home. Montreal has gone to overtime or a shootout in four straight games and their defense has had some problems. Utah has allowed at least four goals in three of their last four games and they have really cooled off after a hot start. Take Montreal to get the win at home.