Mammoth vs Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Mar 7

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins stands in goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Mammoth are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blue Jackets
  • Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
  • TV Channel: UT16 | FDOH

The Utah Mammoth (33-25) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21) on Mar. 7 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Mammoth are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).

The Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)2-Way Moneyline
Mammoth-1.5 +2006 -110-115
Blue Jackets+1.5 -2506 -110-105

Mammoth vs Blue Jackets Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Mammoth will win this game with 51.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Mammoth vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Mammoth will cover the spread with 51.4% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Utah Mammoth have covered the 3P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+10.90 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Utah Mammoth have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+7.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Utah Mammoth have covered the Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 games (+7.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Utah Mammoth have hit the 3P Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+7.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Utah Mammoth have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+7.30 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+15.60 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+14.90 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 12 of their last 15 games (+10.15 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.85 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+7.30 Units / 37% ROI)

Mammoth Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Mammoth are 29-33 against the spread this NHL season (-4.25 Units / -4.92% ROI).

  • Mammoth are 33-29 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units /-4.38% ROI
  • Mammoth are 28-31 when betting the Over for -6.25 Units / -9.18% ROI
  • Mammoth are 31-28 when betting the Under for +0.15 Units /0.22% ROI

Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Blue Jackets are 33-28 against the spread this NHL season (-1.2 Units /-1.17% ROI).

  • Blue Jackets are 32-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.4 Units / 4.87% ROI
  • Blue Jackets are 28-31 when betting the Over for -6.15 Units / -9.06% ROI
  • Blue Jackets are 31-28 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 0.44% ROI

Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Mammoth

Player Name Over Under
Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) 0.5 -175 0.5 +135
Adam Fantilli (CBJ) 0.5 -155 0.5 +115
Nick Schmaltz (UTA) 0.5 -150 0.5 +115
Conor Garland (CBJ) 0.5 +150 0.5 -210
Clayton Keller (UTA) 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Mammoth

Player Name Over Under
Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) 2.5 +100 2.5 -140
Adam Fantilli (CBJ) 2.5 +115 2.5 -160
Nick Schmaltz (UTA) 2.5 +120 2.5 -160
Conor Garland (CBJ) 1.5 -125 1.5 -110
Clayton Keller (UTA) 2.5 -105 2.5 -130

Mammoth: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets

The Hockey Club were 26-17 (.605) when outshooting their opponents last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .553

The Hockey Club were 11-15 (.423) when drawing more penalties last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .508

The Mammoth are 29-16 (.644) when creating 14 or more high danger chances this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .534

The Mammoth are 20-17 (.541) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal this season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .499

Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Mammoth

The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Blue Jackets are 59-97 (.378) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458

The Blue Jackets were 9-11 (.450) when drawing more penalties last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .508

The Blue Jackets are 24-36 (.400) when drawing more penalties since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .501

The Mammoth have scored on 17% of rush chances while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Hockey Club had 5.9 slot shots per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Mammoth have scored on 9% of rush chances while leading since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%

The Mammoth have 0.2 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Blue Jackets scored 201 goals in 5v5 situations last season — most among NHL Teams

The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%

The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Blue Jackets have 22 slot shots in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Mammoth have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Mammoth have allowed 5.5 rush chances per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.3

The Mammoth have a .807 slot save percentage in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832

The Mammoth have allowed 16.2 high danger chances per game this season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17.2

The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams

The Blue Jackets have allowed 4 forecheck chances in overtime this season — tied for 2nd most among NHL Teams


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