By: Mike Fink Published 12/21/2025, 04:15 AM ET 
The Winnipeg Jets face the Utah Mammoth with both teams looking to improve on rough seasons. The Jets are 15-17-2 and with three losses in a row, they have fallen into sixth place in the Central Division. The Mammoth are 17-17-3 and stuck in fourth place in the division while on the outside of the playoff picture. Who will win this game? Check out our Jets vs Mammoth prediction!
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Terms & Conditions Jets are struggling on offense
The Jets are having a rough season with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.91 goals per game with only four losses in the last three games. Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor have scored 32 goals and 50 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only three skaters have seven goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has been a bright spot, allowing 3.00 goals per game with only four goals in the last two games. Josh Morrissey and Dylan DeMelo have combined for 5.0 defensive point shares while Neal Pionk and Logan Stanley have combined for 3.1 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has stepped up in his recent starts, allowing only eight goals in the last four.
Key injury report for Jets No key injuries to report. Utah hopes defense turns season around
The Mammoth are having a rocky season but hope the offense can step up as it’s scoring 3.03 goals per game. Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller have scored 23 goals and 38 assists while Dylan Guenther and JJ Peterka have combined for 29 goals and 25 assists to add depth to the unit.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has carried them lately, allowing only 2.92 goals per game with only three goals in the last two games. John Marino and Ian Cole have combined for 5.4 defensive point shares while Nate Schmidt and Mikhail Sergachev have combined for 3.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Karel Vejmelka has stepped up lately, allowing only three goals in his last two starts.
Key injury report for Mammoth Logan Cooley (lower body) is on injured reserve. Had 14 goals and nine assists. Jets vs Mammoth PickMoney Line Pick For Jets vs Mammoth
The Jets are having a rough season, and I see the Mammoth taking over this game from the first period. The Mammoth, who average 3.03 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Mammoth, who allow only 2.92 goals per game, should limit the Jets offense, which averages only 2.91 goals per game, with Ian Cole, John Marino, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in all three zones while goaltender Karel Vejmelka blanks the shots on the net. The Mammoth should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Mammoth money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Jets vs Mammoth
The Jets and Mammoth are led by their defenses, and I see this game being a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Jets, who have allowed only four goals in the last two games, should limit the Mammoth offense with Neal Pionk, Dylan DeMelo, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Mammoth, who have allowed only three goals in the last two games, should eliminate the Jets offense, which has scored only four goals in the last three games, with Karel Vejmelka, who has allowed only three goals in the last two starts, blanking the shots on the net while Mikhail Sergachev, Ian Cole, and John Marino create turnovers in front of him. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 5.5 goals.
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