Mammoth vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - Dec. 29

The Utah Mammoth (18-18-3) host the Nashville Predators (16-17-4) at Delta Center on Monday, Dec. 29 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Mammoth were defeated by the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 in their last game, while the Predators are coming off a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues.

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Here's our prediction for who will secure the victory in Monday's game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Predators are 6-4-0. They have totaled 33 goals, while their opponents have scored 28. They have gone on the power play 29 times during that span, and have capitalized with eight goals (27.6% of opportunities).

Mammoth vs. Predators Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final score of Mammoth 4, Predators 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Mammoth (-149)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Mammoth (-1.5)

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Mammoth Splits and Trends

  • The Mammoth have gone 5-3-8 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 18-18-3.
  • Utah has 19 points (8-7-3) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Mammoth scored only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Utah has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (1-4-3 record, five points).
  • The Mammoth have scored at least three goals in 23 games (17-6-0, 34 points).
  • In the 15 games when Utah has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-5-1 record (19 points).
  • In the 26 games when it outshot its opponent, Utah is 12-12-2 (26 points).
  • The Mammoth have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 4-6-1 to record nine points.

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have posted a record of 5-4-9 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 16-17-4.
  • Nashville has earned 18 points (7-3-4) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Predators scored just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
  • Nashville has 13 points (5-6-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Predators have earned 23 points in their 17 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 7-7-1 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 7-7-1 (15 points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Mammoth Rank Mammoth AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
19th 2.97 Goals Scored 2.78 23rd
11th 2.87 Goals Allowed 3.35 26th
12th 28.6 Shots 28.1 18th
2nd 25.1 Shots Allowed 28.1 16th
30th 15.04% Power Play % 18.26% 20th
8th 82.88% Penalty Kill % 82.05% 12th

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