Detroit Red Wings (33-18-6) vs. Utah Mammoth (29-23-4)
February 4, 2026 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Mammoth -142 / Detroit Red Wings 120; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article we will formulate a Mammoth vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, February 4th 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 29-23-4 this season after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Utah was tied at one in the first period, but they scored the next four goals to pull away with the win. The Mammoth were out shot by a total of 23-20, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Crouse, Peterka, Schmaltz (3), and Sergachev, while Vejmelka stopped 21 out of 23 shots, which was a .913 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Utah lost to the Stars by a score of 3-2 and the Hurricanes by a score of 5-4. The Mammoth have lost three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 62 points. Utah has scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also going 15.3% on the power play and 79.2% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 16 goals and 36 assists, while Nick Schmaltz has added 22 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 26-14-2 with a 2.61 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 33-18-6 this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Detroit scored 33 seconds into the first period and added an empty net goal in the third for the shutout win. The Red Wings out shot Colorado by a total of 25-21, won 47.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Kasper and Raymond, while Gibson stopped all 21 shots in the shutout win.
Prior to that game, Detroit lost to the Avalanche by a score of 5-0 and the Capitals by a score of 4-3. The Red Wings have lost three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 72 points. Detroit has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 23.0% on the power play and 79.9% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 19 goals and 41 assists, while Alex DeBrincat has added 30 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is John Gibson, who is 22-11-2 with a 2.60 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Red Wings’ last five games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games following a win.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in five of their last six games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Four of the Mammoth’s last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Red Wings’ last 12 games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last four home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Red Wings’ last 14 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Lawson Crouse has scored a goal in three of the Mammoth’s last four home games.
- Clayton Keller has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against the Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Lucas Raymond has scored at least one goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three road games.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in 12 of his last 13 Wednesday appearances.
Mammoth vs Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak with a win over Colorado, but they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four games. The Red Wings are 15-8-4 on the road this year, while the Mammoth are 16-8-2 at home. Utah has split their last four games, but they are a very good defensive team this season. This should be a pretty solid matchup, but I can’t pass up the Red Wings at this price with how they have played in the first half. Take Detroit to get the win here.
