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Utah Mammoth (37-30-6) vs. LA Kings (29-25-18)
March 28, 2026 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: LA Kings -115 / Utah Mammoth -105; Over/Under: 6
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In this article, we will formulate a Mammoth vs Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Los Angeles Kings Preview

The Kings have 76 points this season with a 29-25-18 record, and are 28-44 ATS and 32-38 in over/under. They have a 10-16-8 home record and a 19-9-10 road record and are sitting 5th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-0 road win over the Canucks, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road shootout loss to the Flames, a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Mammoth, and a 4-1 home loss to the Sabres.

Offensively, the Kings are averaging 2.63 goals per game and are scoring 17.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.89 goals per game and are killing 75.3% of their opponent’s power plays.

Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 60 points and 26 goals, adding a team-high 34 assists. Darcy Kuemper is the starting goalie for the Kings, and he has a 18-13-13 record, with 2.60 GAA and .899 SV%. Anton Forsberg is the backup goalie and he has a 11-11-5 record, with 2.84 GAA and .902 SV%.

Utah Mammoth Preview

The Mammoth have 80 points this season with a 37-30-6 record, and are 31-42 ATS and 36-36 in over/under. They have a 19-14-3 home record and a 18-16-3 road record and are sitting 4th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 7-4 home loss to the Capitals, and their previous three games were a 5-2 home loss to the Oilers, a 4-3 home overtime win over the Kings, and a 4-1 home loss to the Ducks.

Offensively, the Mammoth are averaging 3.14 goals per game and are scoring 17.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.88 goals per game and are killing 78.8% of their opponent’s power plays.

Clayton Keller leads the Mammoth with 71 points and 49 assists, while Dylan Guenther leads the team in goals with 36. Karel Vejmelka is the starting goalie for the Mammoth, and he has a 32-19-3 record, with 2.71 GAA and .898 SV%. Vitek Vanecek is the backup goalie and he has a 5-11-3 record, with 2.87 GAA and .886 SV%.

Utah Mammoth @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: March 28, 2026

 

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

  • The Mammoth have lost eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Kings have won seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
  • The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Mammoth.
  • The Mammoth have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.

Why the Utah Mammoth will win

  • The underdogs have won seven of the Mammoth’s last eight games.
  • The Kings have lost each of their last five games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
  • The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Mammoth’s last eight games.
  • The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six home games against opponents on a losing streak.
  • The road team has won the third period in each of the Mammoth’s last eight games.

Total Goals Facts

  • Each of the last four games between the Mammoth and Kings have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Each of the Mammoth’s last four games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last seven games.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Kings’ last five home games against Western Conference opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

  • Quinton Byfield has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last four night games.
  • Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with his team as a home favorite.
  • Joel Armia has scored two goals against the Mammoth this season – most against any opponent.

Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts

  • Clayton Keller has scored at least one goal in three of his last four road appearances against the Kings.
  • Mikhail Sergachev has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with the Mammoth as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
  • Lawson Crouse has scored two goals against the Kings this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.34%).
  • The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.63).
  • Utah Mammoth rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.88).
  • Utah Mammoth rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.59%).

Mammoth vs Kings Prediction

Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with both games having taken place in Utah. The Mammoth won 4-3 in overtime and the Kings 4-2. The Kings are 4-1 against the Mammoth since the team moved to Utah.

In this Mammoth vs Kings Prediction, the Kings are coming as -107 home favorites. Both teams have been in poor form lately, as the Kings are 1-4 in their last 5 games and the Mammoth 3-7 in their last 10. The Kings have been weaker at home but both teams have been terrible defensively lately, having conceded 4+ goals in six of their last nine games combined. Their last four head-to-head meetings had at least six total goals scored, so go with the over 6 in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Free Pick: Over 6

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