In this article we will formulate a Mammoth vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 13th 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 22-20-4 this season after they lost to Columbus in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Utah led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed a goal late in the second and lost in overtime. The Mammoth were out shot by a total of 36-27, won 52.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from McBain and Sergachev, while Vanecek stopped 33 out of 36 shots, which was a .917 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Utah defeated the Blues by a score of 4-2 and the Senators by a score of 3-1. The Mammoth have won three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 48 points. Utah has scored 3.02 goals per game and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 15.7% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 13 goals and 30 assists, while Nick Schmaltz has added 16 goals and 25 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.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 23-15-7 this year after they defeated Colorado in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Toronto took a 3-2 lead in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with about seven minutes left, before winning in overtime. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 34-31, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Cowan, Matthews, McMann, and Nylander, while Woll stopped 31 out of 34 shots, which was a .912 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Toronto defeated the Canucks by a score of 5-0 and the Flyers by a score of 2-1. The Maple Leafs have won six of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 53 points. Toronto has scored 3.36 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 85.3% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander has led Toronto with 16 goals and 30 assists, while John Tavares has added 16 goals and 24 assists. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Dennis Hildeby, who is 4-5-4 with a 2.75 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this year.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last five road games after coming off overtime.
- The home team has won 12 of the Maple Leafs’ last 14 games.
- The Mammoth have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games after coming off overtime.
- The Mammoth have won the second period in seven of their last eight home games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Mammoth’s last six games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight Tuesday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Tuesday 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 Mammoth’s last six games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 18 of the Maple Leafs’ last 20 road games.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Mammoth’s last nine games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Barrett Hayton has scored a goal in each of his three previous home appearances against the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- John Tavares has recorded at least one assist in four of the Maple Leafs’ last five games as underdogs.
- William Nylander has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Mammoth rank 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.67%).
- Utah Mammoth rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.83).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.34%).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.36).
Mammoth vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Toronto comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they just beat the mighty Avalanche on Monday, so they will be on a back to back here. The Maple Leafs are 7-10-2 on the road this year, while the Mammoth are 11-7-2 at home. Utah has won three of their last four games and they have allowed two regulation goals or fewer in all four of those games. The Mammoth are playing great defense right now and they are catching Toronto in a very difficult spot. Take the Mammoth -1.5 here.