Avalanche vs Mammoth Prediction 10/21/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Avalanche vs Mammoth prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 21st at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview

The Colorado Avalanche are 5-0-1 this season after they defeated Boston by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Colorado trailed 1-0 early in the first period, but they scored the last four goals to get the nice win. The Avalanche out shot Boston by a total of 38-14, won 45.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from MacKinnon (2), Necas, and Manson, while Colton and Kelly both had four hits. The Avalanche started Wedgewood in net, who stopped 13 out of 14 shots in the game, which was a .929 save percentage. 

Prior to that win, Colorado defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-1 and the Sabres by a score of 3-1. The Avalanche have won three games in a row and they are currently first in the Central standings with 11 points. Colorado has scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 1.50 goals against per game, while also going 12.0% on the power play and 87.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with six goals and four assists, while Martin Necas has added four goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Scott Wedgewood, who is 5-0-1 with a 1.48 goals against average and a .938 save percentage this season. 

Utah Mammoth Betting Preview

The Utah Mammoth are 4-2-0 this year after they defeated Boston by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Utah trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they tied the game late in the period and won it in the third. The Mammoth out shot Boston by a total of 27-26, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Cooley, Guenther, and Keller, while Tanev led the way with eight hits. The Mammoth started Vanecek in net, who stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage. 

Prior to that win, Utah defeated the Sharks by a score of 6-3 and the Flames by a score of 3-1. The Mammoth have won three games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the Central standings with eight points. Utah has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 2.17 goals against per game, while also going 12.0% on the power play and 73.9% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Schmaltz has led Utah with three goals and six assists, while Clayton Keller has added two goals and five assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 3-1-0 with a 2.00 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year. 

Why the Utah Mammoth will win

The Avalanche have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home win.
The home team has won each of the Mammoth’s last four games.
The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites following a home win.
The Mammoth have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
The Avalanche have lost the third period in five of their last six games as road favorites following a home win.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

The Avalanche have won five of their last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
The Mammoth have lost three of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last three games.
The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight night games following a home win.
The Mammoth have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

Seven of the Mammoth’s last eight games as underdogs following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
Five of the Avalanche’s last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Three of the last four night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last eight home games.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.

Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts

Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one point in nine of the Mammoth’s last 10 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in five of the Mammoth’s last six home games.
JJ Peterka has scored a goal in each of his three previous home appearances against the Avalanche.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in 16 of his last 17 appearances with the Avalanche as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Brent Burns has recorded an assist in each of the Avalanche’s last four games as favorites.
Nathan MacKinnon has scored a goal in each of the Avalanche’s last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.

Avalanche vs Mammoth Prediction 

Both of these teams have had very solid starts to the season and both have won three games in a row, so we will see which team can keep the momentum here. The Mammoth are 3-0-0 at home this year, while the Avalanche are 3-0-0 on the road. Colorado has allowed just one goal in four of their last five games, while Utah has allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five. Both of these defenses are playing very well right now and we just saw Colorado beat Utah by a score of 2-1 on October 9th, so I am going with the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 6.5