In this article we will formulate a Mammoth vs Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 19th 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 6-3-0 this season after they lost to the Oilers by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Utah allowed five goals in the first two periods and never had a chance in the loss. The Mammoth out shot Edmonton by a total of 28-21, won 62.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Utah was led by John Marino, who had one goal, while Karel Vejmelka stopped 12 out of 17 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Utah defeated the Oilers by a score of 4-2 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-4. The Mammoth have scored 3.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 35.3% on the power play and 73.3% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led the team with three goals and eight assists, while Karel Vejmelka is 5-2-0 with a 2.89 goals against average and an .879 save percentage this season.
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Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-5-1 this year after they lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but allowed three of the last four goals in the loss. The Penguins out shot Vegas by a total of 24-19, won 44.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh was led by Evgeni Malkin, who had one goal, while Sergei Murashov stopped 14 out of 19 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Pittsburgh lost to the Avalanche by a score of 5-2 and the Blackhawks by a score of 5-3. The Penguins have scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 3.56 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Erik Karlsson has led the team with zero goals and nine assists, while Arturs Silovs is 3-2-0 with a 3.20 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this year.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The home team has won each of the Penguins’ last six games.
- The Penguins have lost each of their last five road games.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Penguins’ last four games.
- The Mammoth have won the first period in seven of their last eight home games following a home loss.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Mammoth have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Penguins have won two of their last three games as underdogs against the Mammoth.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 15 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight Monday games as road underdogs.
- The Penguins have won the third period in each of their last five road games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last six road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Mammoth’s last six home games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Monday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 11 of the Mammoth’s last 12 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Guenther has scored at least one goal in each of the Mammoth’s last five games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Mammoth’s last nine games as home favorites.
- Clayton Keller ranks T1st in the league for Power Play Points (7) this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Evgeni Malkin has scored a goal in four of the Penguins’ last five games as road underdogs.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Penguins’ last four road games.
- Kaedan Korczak has recorded 24 career hits against the Mammoth – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Mammoth rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (35.29%).
- Utah Mammoth rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.67).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.56).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Mammoth vs Penguins Prediction
Pittsburgh comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed 5+ goals during that span. The Penguins are 1-4-1 on the road this year, while the Mammoth are 2-1-0 at home. Utah has won three of their last four games and they have scored 4+ goals in all three of those wins. The Mammoth have had some questionable goaltending to start the season, while the Penguins are allowing a bunch of goals right now. Take the over here.