Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Mammoth
The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 19-14-8 on the road) take on the Utah Mammoth (43-33-6, 22-16-3 at home) at Delta Center in Game 3 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The series is tied 1-1.
Get Ready for a High-Scoring Clash
When the Golden Knights and the Mammoth meet, we’re confidently predicting Over 5.5 will happen. The -128 that this outcome happens looks really attractive.
Teams Split First Two Games
The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 1 with a 4-2 win, before the Utah Mammoth bounced back with a 3-2 victory at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday night.
Game 2 saw the Mammoth register 29 shots on goal, with MacKenzie Weegar, Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley scoring once each. The Knights had 21 shots, with Mark Stone and Ivan Barbashev scoring, while Carter Hart stopped 27 shots (.931).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The two teams have split their last eight meetings, with four wins each.
Starting Goalies
Carter Hart (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
11-3-3
2.7
.891
0
23/24
12-9-2
2.8
.906
1
Karel Vejmelka (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
38-20-3
2.8
.896
2
23/24
13-19-2
3.35
.895
1
Vegas Golden Knights – Last 10 Games
8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 31.0 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.0 goals from 26.2 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.
Jack Eichel is the top points scorer with 14 points, 2 goals and 12 assists, with Mark Stone racking up 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Carter Hart have a 1.76 goal against average with a .932 save percentage.
Utah Mammoth – Last 10 Games
The Mammoth have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.
The top points scorer is Clayton Keller with 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, while Dylan Guenther is next best after having 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Karel Vejmelka have a 3.03 GAA with a .885 SV%.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth Prediction & Picks
Get ready for Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’re not going to pass up the chance to take -128 that the teams go over the total goals line. They should be able to regularly find the net in this NHL clash.
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Key Golden Knights vs Mammoth stats:
The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Mammoth games at home.The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Mammoth games.The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Mammoth games at home.Over 5.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Over 5.5 Goals @ -128
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Player Prop Picks
Clayton Keller (Mammoth) has recorded one assist or more in 5 straight games at home. We expect him to cover the Player Assists line which means grabbing the attractive -135 about this happening.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds
There are betting odds of -105 about Utah Mammoth winning, with Vegas Golden Knights currently available at -114. The probability of the home team winning this game is 51% according to the sportsbooks.
The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -128.
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Dylan Guenther is the First Goalscorer Favorite
Favorite Dylan Guenther is available at +1000 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the last goal.
Player Goals
Dylan Guenther (Mammoth)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Nick Schmaltz (Mammoth)
Logan Cooley (Mammoth)
Player Assists
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Clayton Keller (Mammoth)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Mark Stone (Knights)
Player Shots
Dylan Guenther (Mammoth)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Nick Schmaltz (Mammoth)
Logan Cooley (Mammoth)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
Utah Mammoth Stats
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 31
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 6.7
Blocks: 15.8
Faceoff Wins : 27.8
Hits: 25.5
Giveaways: 16
Takeaways: 4.9
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 30.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 6.9
Blocks: 15.1
Faceoff Wins : 26.5
Hits: 20.8
Giveaways: 13.8
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 29.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.1
Blocks: 13.9
Faceoff Wins : 29
Hits: 21.6
Giveaways: 18.5
Takeaways: 5
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 29.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 11.2
Blocks: 17.2
Faceoff Wins : 28.6
Hits: 21.6
Giveaways: 16.9
Takeaways: 4.7
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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