- The Mammoth are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Penguins
- Penguins vs. Mammoth Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: UT16 | SNPT
The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-18) visit Delta Center to take on the Utah Mammoth (34-26) on Mar. 14 in Salt Lake City, UT. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Mammoth are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Penguins vs. Mammoth Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Penguins vs. Mammoth Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Penguins | +1.5 -200 | 6 -105 | +120 |
| Mammoth | -1.5 +165 | 6 -115 | -145 |
Penguins vs Mammoth Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Mammoth will win this game with 68.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Penguins vs Mammoth Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Penguins will cover the spread with 63.0% 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
Penguins Best Bets & Trends
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 games (+7.75 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 away games (+7.65 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 2P Puck Line in 7 of their last 8 away games (+7.05 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+6.85 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 14 away games (+5.90 Units / 29% ROI)
Mammoth Best Bets & Trends
- The Utah Mammoth have covered the 3P Puck Line in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+7.75 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Utah Mammoth have hit the 3P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+5.25 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Utah Mammoth have covered the 1P Puck Line in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+5.20 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Utah Mammoth have hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Utah Mammoth have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+4.60 Units / 15% ROI)
Penguins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Penguins are 38-27 against the spread this NHL season (+11 Units / 11.06% ROI).
- Penguins are 32-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.2 Units /-0.26% ROI
- Penguins are 33-30 when betting the Over for +0.05 Units / 0.07% ROI
- Penguins are 30-33 when betting the Under for -6.5 Units /-9.01% ROI
Mammoth Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Mammoth are 29-37 against the spread this NHL season (-9.15 Units /-10.02% ROI).
- Mammoth are 34-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.3 Units / -8.99% ROI
- Mammoth are 29-34 when betting the Over for -8.55 Units / -11.81% ROI
- Mammoth are 34-29 when betting the Under for +1.95 Units / 2.67% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Mammoth vs Penguins
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther (UTA) | +170 |
| Clayton Keller (UTA) | +195 |
| Bryan Rust (Pit) | +230 |
| Rickard Rakell (Pit) | +230 |
| Nick Schmaltz (UTA) | +240 |
| Logan Cooley (UTA) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Mammoth vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel (PIT) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -235 |
| Sean Durzi (UTA) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
| Kris Letang (PIT) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
| Mikhail Sergachev (UTA) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Nick Schmaltz (UTA) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Mammoth vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Kindel (PIT) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -120 |
| Kris Letang (PIT) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -125 |
| Mikhail Sergachev (UTA) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
| Nick Schmaltz (UTA) | 2.5 +145 | 2.5 -200 |
| Thomas Novak (PIT) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -125 |
Penguins: Keys to the Game vs. Mammoth
The Penguins were 33-48 (.407) last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 5-83 (.057) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .152
The Penguins are 12-28 (.300) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 102-120 (.459) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Mammoth: Keys to the Game vs. Penguins
The Mammoth are 32-8 (.800) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .717
The Mammoth are 19-8 (.704) when scoring a power play goal this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .586
The Mammoth are 30-17 (.638) when creating 14 or more high danger chances this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .532
The Hockey Club were 16-21 (.432) when tied after the first period last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Penguins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins have 7 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 38 inner slot shots in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 32 cycle chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins had 66 second chance scoring opportunities in the third period last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
Mammoth Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hockey Club had 5.9 slot shots per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.8
The Mammoth scored on 8% of rush chances last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Hockey Club scored on 0% of rush chances while shorthanded last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Hockey Club averaged 6.1 high danger chances per game while tied last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.1
Penguins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Penguins have allowed 8 forecheck chances while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Mammoth Defensive Stats & Trends
The Mammoth have a .500 slot save percentage in overtime this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .799
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 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Mammoth have allowed 0.7 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
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