- The Mammoth are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Wild
- Wild vs. Mammoth Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Minnesota Wild (35-14) visit Delta Center to take on the Utah Mammoth (30-24) on Feb. 27 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 (+170).
The Wild vs. Mammoth Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Wild vs. Mammoth Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Wild | +1.5 -210 | 6.5 -120 | +115 |
| Mammoth | -1.5 +170 | 6.5 +100 | -140 |
Wild vs Mammoth Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Mammoth will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Wild vs Mammoth Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Mammoth will cover the spread with 80.3% 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
Wild Best Bets & Trends
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 25 games (+16.70 Units / 59% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+12.35 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 15 games (+10.30 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 away games (+8.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+8.60 Units / 21% ROI)
Mammoth Best Bets & Trends
- The Utah Mammoth have covered the 3P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+12.30 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Utah Mammoth have hit the 3P Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+9.70 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Utah Mammoth have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.75 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Utah Mammoth have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+6.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Utah Mammoth have covered the 1P Puck Line in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+5.40 Units / 36% ROI)
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 31-28 against the spread this NHL season (+7.25 Units / 8.25% ROI).
- Wild are 35-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.7 Units /7.53% ROI
- Wild are 35-23 when betting the Over for +9.1 Units / 13.61% ROI
- Wild are 23-35 when betting the Under for -14 Units /-22.01% ROI
Mammoth Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Mammoth are 26-32 against the spread this NHL season (-7.8 Units /-9.67% ROI).
- Mammoth are 30-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.6 Units / -4.57% ROI
- Mammoth are 27-28 when betting the Over for -4 Units / -6.27% ROI
- Mammoth are 28-27 when betting the Under for -1.75 Units / -2.73% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Mammoth vs Wild
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (Min) | +170 |
| Dylan Guenther (UTA) | +190 |
| Matt Boldy (Min) | +195 |
| Clayton Keller (UTA) | +200 |
| Nick Schmaltz (UTA) | +220 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek (Min) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Mammoth vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Durzi (UTA) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -250 |
| Mikhail Sergachev (UTA) | 0.5 -120 | 0.5 -110 |
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 1.5 +180 | 1.5 -250 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
| Nick Schmaltz (UTA) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Mammoth vs Wild
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Durzi (UTA) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -110 |
| Mikhail Sergachev (UTA) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +140 |
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 3.5 +105 | 3.5 -145 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Nick Schmaltz (UTA) | 2.5 -120 | 2.5 -110 |
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Mammoth
The Wild are 32-24 (.571) this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are 76-61 (.555) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Wild are 20-12 (.625) when having 3 or more xG. this season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .592
The Wild were 39-6 (.867) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
Mammoth: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
The Hockey Club were 27-15 (.643) when winning the xG advantage last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
The Hockey Club were 27-19 (.587) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .533
The Mammoth are 2-18 (.100) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — tied for 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .171
The Hockey Club were 26-17 (.605) when outshooting their opponents last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .553
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities while leading since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild have scored on 14% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild scored on 3% of second chance opportunities in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild have averaged 0.02 expected goals per game while shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
Mammoth Offensive Stats & Trends
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 27% of rush chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Mammoth have 0.2 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wild 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 Wild have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 3% of rush chances in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Mammoth Defensive Stats & Trends
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 0.2 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 0.8 rush chances per game against the power play this month — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.3
The Mammoth have allowed 11 rush chances against the power play this month — most among NHL Teams
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