In this article we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Mammoth prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 13th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 0-2-1 this year after they lost to Montreal by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Chicago tied the game at one and at two in the second period, but allowed a goal late in the third for the heartbreaking loss. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 28-22, won 38.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Chicago also recorded 22 hits and 16 blocked shots in the loss. The Blackhawks got goals from Bedard, and Rinzel, while Dach led the way with six hits. Chicago started Knight, who stopped 25 out of 28 shots in the game, which was an .893 save percentage.
Chicago started their season by losing to Florida by a score of 3-2 and to Boston by a score of 4-3. The Blackhawks have scored 2.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also averaging 10% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Frank Nazar has led Chicago with one goal and four assists, while Teuvo Teravainen has added one goal and three assists this season. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 0-2-0 with a 3.03 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this year.
Utah Mammoth Betting Preview
The Utah Mammoth are 1-1-0 this season after they defeated Nashville in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Utah blew an early 1-0 lead, but they tied the game halfway through the third and won in overtime. The Mammoth out shot Nashville by a total of 23-22, won 42.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Utah also recorded 21 hits and 20 blocked shots in the win. The Mammoth got goals from Cooley, Guenther, and McBain, while Tanev led the team with six hits in the game. Utah started Vejmelka, who stopped 20 out of 22 shots, which was a .909 save percentage.
The Mammoth opened the season with a loss to Colorado by a score of 2-1 in their first game. Utah has scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.00 goals against per game, while also averaging 14.3% on the power play and 88.9% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Guenther has led Utah with two goals and one assist, while Nick Schmaltz has added two assists this year. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 1-1-0 with a 1.99 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this season.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Mammoth have lost seven of their last eight road games following a road win.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven road games following a road win.
- The Blackhawks have won the second period in five of their last six night games following a home loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Mammoth’s last seven road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Blackhawks’ last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last 10 night games between two teams from the Central Division 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 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six home games against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last 11 home games against Central Division opponents.
- Connor Bedard has scored at least one goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games.
- Connor Bedard has recorded an assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Logan Cooley has recorded at least one point in each of the Mammoth’s last 10 games as favorites.
- Logan Cooley has scored a goal in each of the Mammoth’s last four games as road favorites.
- Alexander Kerfoot has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Mammoth as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (10.00%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.33).
- Utah Mammoth rank T6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.00).
- Utah Mammoth rank T26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.00).
Blackhawks vs Mammoth Prediction
Chicago comes into this game with three losses already on the season, but all three have been by exactly one goal. The Blackhawks are 0-1-0 at home this year, while the Mammoth are 1-1-0 on the road. Utah picked up a nice win against Nashville in their last game and they have allowed just four goals in two games. I know Chicago is a decent sized underdog and their goal scoring is very weak, but I think this is a great chance to get their first win of the season. Take the Blackhawks here.