In this article we will formulate a Mammoth vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 15th 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 23-20-4 this season after they defeated Toronto by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Utah scored the first four goals in the game and they were able to cruise to the win in the third period. The Mammoth out shot Toronto by a total of 41-20, won 56.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from But, Carcone, Guenther (2), McBain, and Peterka, while Vejmelka stopped 19 out of 20 shots, which was a .950 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Utah lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Blues by a score of 4-2 before that. The Mammoth have won four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 50 points. Utah has scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also going 15.4% on the power play and 81.2% 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 21-11-2 with a 2.58 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 27-11-9 this year after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Dallas cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed an empty net goal to seal the loss. The Stars recorded 25 shots on goal, won 51.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas got their lone goal from Hintz, while DeSmith stopped 22 out of 24 shots, which was a .917 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Kings by a score of 3-1, but lost to the Sharks by a score of 5-4 before that. The Stars have split their last four games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 63 points. Dallas has scored 3.36 goals per game and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 28.5% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with 18 goals and 44 assists, while Jason Robertson has added 27 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 17-8-4 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Stars have lost eight of their last 10 games.
- The Mammoth have won four of their last five games.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Mammoth’s last six games.
- The Mammoth have won the third period in eight of their last nine games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Stars’ last six games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Mammoth’s last five home games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 13 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last seven home games 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 against Central Division opponents.
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in each of the Mammoth’s last seven home games against Central Division opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Stars’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Mammoth rank 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.44%).
- Utah Mammoth rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.79).
- The Dallas Stars rank 2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (28.47%).
- The Dallas Stars rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.36).
Mammoth vs Stars Prediction
Utah comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have allowed two regulation goals or fewer in five straight. The Mammoth are 12-7-2 at home this year, while the Stars are 15-5-6 on the road. Dallas has struggled over the last three weeks and they have been inconsistent on both ends of the ice. I think the Stars are the better overall team, but Utah is playing better at the moment and they have been solid at home. Take Utah to get the win here.