In this article, we will formulate a Mammoth vs Penguins Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Preview
The Penguins have 36 points this season with a 14-8-8 record, and are 20-10 ATS and 14-12 in over/under. They have a 6-5-4 home record and a 8-3-4 road record and are sitting 6th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-6 home overtime loss to the Sharks, and their previous three games were a 2-4 home loss against the Canadiens, a 3-4 home shootout loss against the Ducks, and a 2-3 road shootout loss against the Stars.
Offensively, the Penguins are averaging 3.17 goals per game and are scoring 32.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.87 goals per game and are killing 84.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins with 34 points and 19 goals, while Evgeni Malkin leads the team in assists with 21. Stuart Skinner is the starting goalie for the Penguins, and he has a 11-8-4 record, with 2.83 GAA and .891 SV%. Arturs Silovs is the backup goalie and he has a 4-4-6 record, with 3.20 GAA and .893 SV%.
Utah Mammoth Preview
The Mammoth have 33 points this season with a 15-15-3 record, and are 13-20 ATS and 16-16 in over/under. They have an 8-5-1 home record and a 7-10-2 road record and are sitting 4th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 5-3 home win over the Kraken, and their previous three games were a 3-4 home loss against the Panthers, a 2-4 home loss against the Kings, and a 0-2 road loss against the Flames.
Offensively, the Mammoth are averaging 3.06 goals per game and are scoring 15.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 83.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nick Schmaltz leads the Mammoth with 29 points and 12 goals, also leading the team in assists with 17. Karel Vejmelka is the starting goalie for the Mammoth, and he has a 13-9-2 record, with 2.74 GAA and .896 SV%. Vitek Vanecek is the backup goalie and he has a 2-6-1 record, with 2.87 GAA and .878 SV%.
Utah Mammoth @ Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends: December 14, 2025
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Mammoth have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Penguins have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Mammoth have lost the third period in each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Penguins have lost each of their last 10 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has won seven of the Penguins’ last eight games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Penguins’ last eight games.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in 16 of their last 19 day games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the Mammoth’s last seven games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last four games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Mammoth’s last four games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last eight day games.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Anthony Mantha has scored a goal in each of the Penguins’ last five games as home underdogs.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- Tommy Novak has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last six games as underdogs.
- Sidney Crosby ranks T2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (8) this season.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- JJ Peterka has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- JJ Peterka has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Alexander Kerfoot has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Mammoth as favorites.
- Dylan Guenther has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (32.93%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.27%).
- Utah Mammoth rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.38%).
- Utah Mammoth rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.52%).
Mammoth vs Penguins Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings last season, with each team winning on the road. The Penguins won 3-2 in overtime in Utah while Mammoth won 6-1 in Pittsburgh.
In this Mammoth vs Penguins Prediction, the Mammoth are coming as -140 road favorites. The Mammoth are being overvalued in this spot, as they have less points than the Penguins this season and have been weaker on the road. Both teams have not been in good form lately, as the Pens have four consecutive losses but are playing their fourth straight game at home, while the Mammoth are 1-3 in their last 4. The Penguins are on the second leg of a back-to-back and I don’t trust either team in this matchup. Both teams average 6.23 goals per game combined this season and both had at least six total goals in 11 of their last 12 games combined. Take the over 6 in this one.