In this article, we will formulate a Avalanche vs Mammoth Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, February 25th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Utah Mammoth Preview
The Mammoth have 64 points this season with a 30-23-4 record, and are 26-32 ATS and 29-28 in over/under. They have a 17-8-2 home record and a 13-15-2 road record and are sitting 4th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-1 home win over the Red Wings, and their previous three games were a 6-2 home win over the Canucks, a 3-2 home loss to the Stars, and a 5-4 road loss to the Hurricanes.
Offensively, the Mammoth are averaging 3.21 goals per game and are scoring 15.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.75 goals per game and are killing 79.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
Clayton Keller leads the Mammoth with 54 points and 37 assists, while Dylan Guenther leads the team in goals with 25. Karel Vejmelka is the starting goalie for the Mammoth, and he has a 27-14-2 record, with 2.58 GAA and .903 SV%. Vitek Vanecek is the backup goalie and he has a 3-9-2 record, with 2.93 GAA and .884 SV%.
Colorado Avalanche Preview
The Avalanche have 83 points this season with a 37-9-9 record, and are 30-25 ATS and 26-29 in over/under. They have a 21-3-4 home record and a 16-6-5 road record and are sitting 1st in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-2 home win over the Sharks, and their previous three games were a 2-0 home loss to the Red Wings, a 5-0 road win over the Red Wings, and a 7-3 road loss to the Canadiens.
Offensively, the Avalanche are averaging 3.84 goals per game and are scoring 15.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.42 goals per game and are killing 84.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 93 points and 40 goals, adding a team-high 53 assists. Scott Wedgewood is the starting goalie for the Avalanche, and he has a 20-4-5 record, with 2.30 GAA and .912 SV%. Mackenzie Blackwood is the backup goalie and he has a 16-5-1 record, with 2.25 GAA and .916 SV%.
Colorado Avalanche @ Utah Mammoth Betting Trends: February 25, 2026
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Avalanche have lost each of their last four games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Mammoth have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Mammoth have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games.
- The Avalanche have lost the second period in eight of their last nine road games when trailing after the first period.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Mammoth have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs following a win.
- The Avalanche have won 16 of their last 19 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Mammoth have lost the second period in each of their last six games as underdogs when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Avalanche’s last four road games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Mammoth’s last six games as underdogs following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last five home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in eight of the Avalanche’s last nine games against opponents on a winning streak.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Nick Schmaltz has scored at least one goal in four of the Mammoth’s last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Mammoth’s last nine home games against Central Division opponents.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored at least one goal in eight of the Avalanche’s last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Logan O’Connor has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with the Avalanche as road favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Mammoth rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (15.63%).
- Utah Mammoth rank T4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.75).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.84).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.42).
Avalanche vs Mammoth Prediction
The Avalanche are 2-1 in their three meetings against the Mammoth this season, having won both games in Colorado but have lost their only visit in Utah by 4-3 in overtime.
In this Avalanche vs Mammoth Prediction, the Avalanche are coming as -125 road favorites. The Avalanche have been the best team in the league and it is one of the few times that you can get them as such short favorites. They were up and down before the break, with a 3-5 record in their last 8 games, while the Mammoth were just 3-3 in their last 6 games. Colorado has both the better offense and defense in hockey so far this season and I just have to get them as such a low price on the moneyline on the road in this matchup.