In this article, we will formulate a Devils vs Mammoth Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Utah Mammoth Preview
The Mammoth have 37 points this season with a 17-16-3 record, and are 13-22 ATS and 17-17 in over/under. They have a 8-5-1 home record and a 8-11-2 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 1-4 road loss against the Bruins, a 5-4 road overtime win against the Penguins, and a 5-3 home win against the Kraken.
Offensively, the Mammoth are averaging 3.08 goals per game and are scoring 15.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 83.2% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nick Schmaltz leads the Mammoth with 31 points and 12 goals, also adding 19 assists. Karel Vejmelka is the starting goalie for the Mammoth, and he has a 15-9-2 record, with 2.72 GAA and .896 SV%. Vitek Vanecek is the backup goalie and he has a 2-7-1 record, with 2.99 GAA and .873 SV%.
New Jersey Devils Preview
The Devils have 37 points this season with a 19-14-1 record, and are 13-20 ATS and 15-17 in over/under. They have a 10-6-1 home record and a 9-8-0 road record and are sitting 6th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 2-1 road shootout win over the Golden Knights, and their previous three games were a 1-2 home loss against the Canucks, a 4-1 home win against the Ducks, and a 8-4 home win against the Lightning.
Offensively, the Devils are averaging 2.82 goals per game and are scoring 20.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.06 goals per game and are killing 75.8% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jesper Bratt leads the Devils with 29 points and 23 assists, while Timo Meier leads the team in goals with 11. Jake Allen is the starting goalie for the Devils, and he has a 10-7-0 record, with 2.49 GAA and .912 SV%. Jacob Markstrom is the backup goalie and he has a 8-7-1 record, with 3.56 GAA and .874 SV%.
New Jersey Devils @ Utah Mammoth Betting Trends: December 19, 2025
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Devils have lost nine of their last 10 night games following an overtime win.
- The favorites have won eight of the Mammoth’s last nine games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 road games following a road win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in four of the Mammoth’s last five games.
- The favorites have won the third period in nine of the Mammoth’s last 10 games.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won each of their last three games as road underdogs.
- The Mammoth have lost six of their last eight games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Mammoth have lost the third period in each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Mammoth’s last seven night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Devils’ last six road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 10 games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the Mammoth’s last six home games.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- JJ Peterka has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Alexander Kerfoot has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Mammoth as favorites.
- Dylan Guenther ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Devils as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Nico Hischier has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 61.9% against the Mammoth (min. 5 faceoffs) – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Mammoth rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.17%).
- Utah Mammoth rank T26th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.53%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.79%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Devils vs Mammoth Prediction
The Devils won both meetings against the Mammoth last season, at home by 3-0 and on the road by 3-1 as both games went under the total.
In this Devils vs Mammoth Prediction, the Mammoth are coming as -131 home favorites. Both teams have exactly 37 points this season and have almost identical home/away splits. The Mammoth are 3-1 in their last 4 games, while the Devils have been struggling lately, as they are 3-7 in their last 10 games. Utah has been better both offensively and defensively than New Jersey and have also have a superior penalty kill, so I like them to get the job done at home today. Take the Mammoth on the moneyline in this one.