In this article, we will formulate a Mammoth vs Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Blue Jackets have 72 points this season with a 32-21-8 record, and are 31-30 ATS and 28-29 in over/under. They have a 17-8-5 home record and a 15-13-3 road record and are sitting 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-2 home win over the Panthers, and their previous three games were a 3-2 home win over the Predators, a 5-4 road overtime win over the Rangers, and a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Islanders.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.13 goals per game and are scoring 19.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 77.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 65 points and 20 goals, adding a team-high 45 assists. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 20-12-7 record, with 2.63 GAA and .909 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 12-9-1 record, with 3.47 GAA and .887 SV%.
Utah Mammoth Preview
The Mammoth have 70 points this season with a 33-25-4 record, and are 29-33 ATS and 30-31 in over/under. They have a 18-10-2 home record and a 15-15-2 road record and are sitting 4th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 3-0 road win over the Flyers, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road win over the Capitals, a 4-0 road loss to the Blackhawks, and a 5-2 home win over the Wild.
Offensively, the Mammoth are averaging 3.16 goals per game and are scoring 17.2% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.73 goals per game and are killing 78.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
Clayton Keller leads the Mammoth with 61 points and 42 assists, while Dylan Guenther leads the team in goals with 28. Karel Vejmelka is the starting goalie for the Mammoth, and he has a 29-16-2 record, with 2.61 GAA and .901 SV%. Vitek Vanecek is the backup goalie and he has a 4-9-2 record, with 2.73 GAA and .890 SV%.
Utah Mammoth @ Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends: March 7, 2026
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Mammoth have lost five of their last six road games following a road win.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games following a home win.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 16 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won the first period in each of their last six home games following a home win.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Mammoth have won five of their last six night games.
- The Mammoth have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The Mammoth have won the third period in each of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Twelve of the Mammoth’s last 14 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Saturday night games between teams from different divisions have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in seven of the Mammoth’s last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Zach Werenski has scored the first goal in each of his last three home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has scored at least one goal in each of his last four home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances.
- Kirill Marchenko ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (5) this season.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Lawson Crouse has scored a goal in four of his last five road appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Jack McBain has recorded a faceoff win percentage of 90.0% against the Blue Jackets this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.06%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T2nd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (2).
- Utah Mammoth rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.73).
- Utah Mammoth rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.24%).
Mammoth vs Blue Jackets Prediction
The Blue Jackets won their previous meeting against the Mammoth this season by 3-2 in overtime on the road and all of their three previous meetings ended with a 3-2 score in overtime as well.
In this Mammoth vs Blue Jackets Prediction, both teams are coming at a pickem price. Both teams have been very good this season and have almost the same number of points and overall wins. They both have been in excellent form lately, as they are 8-2 and 5-2 in their last 10 and 7 games respectively, so I cannot pick a side here. Both teams are 8-2 to the under in their last 10 games combined and all of their three previous meetings had exactly five total goals. With the total set at a high 6.5 goals, I will go under that number.