In this article we will formulate a Mammoth vs Sabres prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 12th 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 9-7-0 this season after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Utah cut the deficit to 3-2 in the second period, but allowed the lone goal in the third for the loss. The Mammoth out shot Ottawa by a total of 31-25, won 38.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Keller and Schmaltz, while Vanecek stopped 21 out of 25 shots, which was an .840 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Utah lost to the Canadiens by a score of 6-2 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-3. The Mammoth have lost three games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 18 points. Utah has scored 3.19 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 16.3% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Schmaltz has led Utah with nine goals and 10 assists, while Clayton Keller has added six goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 7-4-0 with a 2.91 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this season.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres are 5-6-4 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Buffalo cut the deficit from 4-1 to 4-3 in the third period, but allowed two empty net goals to seal the loss. The Sabres were out shot by a total of 35-22, won 48.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Thompson, Tuch, and Power, while Lyon stopped 29 out of 33 shots, which was an .879 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Buffalo lost to the Blues by a score of 3-0 and the Mammoth by a score of 2-1. The Sabres have lost six of their last seven games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 14 points. Buffalo has scored 2.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.27 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 89.6% on the penalty kill this season. Alex Tuch has led Buffalo with six goals and eight assists, while Tage Thompson has added six goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Buffalo is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who is 1-1-1 with a 2.91 goals against average and an .877 save percentage this year.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Sabres have lost each of their last eight road games.
- The Mammoth have won each of their last four night games at Delta Center.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Mammoth’s last four games.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The Sabres have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs when tied after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sabres’ last six games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Mammoth’s last nine games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last nine road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Mikhail Sergachev has recorded at least one point in eight of the Mammoth’s last nine night games.
- Kevin Stenlund has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Sabres.
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Mammoth’s last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in three of the Sabres’ last four games as underdogs.
- Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in road games.
- Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances in road games.
Mammoth vs Sabres Prediction
Utah comes into this matchup looking to snap their three game losing streak and they have allowed 15 goals during that span. The Mammoth are 4-1-0 at home this year, while the Sabres are 0-3-2 on the road. Buffalo has lost six of their last seven games and they have scored a total of four goals in their last three. Utah is struggling, but we know they can play better and they have been strong at home, while Buffalo has been bad for the majority of the season. Take the Mammoth -1.5 here.