In this article we will formulate a Mammoth vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, January 11th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Utah Mammoth Betting Preview
The Utah Mammoth are 22-20-3 this season after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Utah had their lead cut to 2-1 and 3-2 in the second period, but they added an insurance goal in the third to seal the win. The Mammoth were out shot by a total of 28-23, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Crouse, Schmaltz (2), and Durzi, while Vejmelka stopped 26 out of 28 shots, which was a .929 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Utah defeated the Senators by a score of 3-1 and the Rangers by a score of 3-2. The Mammoth have won four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 45 points. Utah has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 2.82 goals against per game, while also going 15.9% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 13 goals and 28 assists, while Nick Schmaltz has added 16 goals and 24 assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 20-11-2 with a 2.63 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 18-19-7 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Columbus allowed two goals in the first period, one in the second, and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 31-29, won 46.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus was led by Werenski, who had five shots on goal, while Merzlikins stopped 27 out of 31 shots, which was an .871 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Columbus lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 5-3 and the Sharks by a score of 5-2. The Blue Jackets have lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 43 points. Columbus has scored 2.98 goals per game and they have allowed 3.40 goals against per game, while also going 17.8% on the power play and 75.6% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 16 goals and 30 assists, while Kirill Marchenko has added 16 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who is 12-12-6 with a 2.74 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Mammoth have won each of their last six home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blue Jackets have lost seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games following a road loss.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Mammoth’s last four games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in each of their last six road games following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Mammoth’s last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last six home games against opponents on a losing streak.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in each of the Mammoth’s last four home games.
- JJ Peterka has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Zach Werenski has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in night games.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in three of his last four appearances with the Blue Jackets as underdogs.
Mammoth vs Blue Jackets Prediction
Columbus comes into this matchup looking to snap their four game losing streak, but they were shutout on Saturday and will be on a back to back. The Blue Jackets are 9-12-3 on the road this year, while the Mammoth are 11-7-1 at home. Utah has won three games in a row and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Mammoth are playing excellent defense right now and Vejmelka has been solid, so I will take Utah to win by at least two goals here.