Canadiens vs Mammoth Prediction 11/26/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Mammoth prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 26th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 11-7-3 this season after they defeated Toronto by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Montreal had their lead cut to 4-2 in the third period, but they scored an empty net goal to seal the victory. The Canadiens out shot Toronto by a total of 29-26, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Anderson (2), Dobson (2), and Hutson, while Dobes stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Montreal lost to the Capitals by a score of 8-4 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-3. The Canadiens have lost five of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 25 points. Montreal has scored 3.43 goals per game and they have allowed 3.52 goals against per game, while also going 21% on the power play and 76.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with five goals and 18 assists, while Cole Caufield has added 13 goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Jakub Dobes, who is 7-2-2 with a 2.88 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this season. 

Utah Mammoth Betting Preview

The Utah Mammoth are 12-8-3 this year after they defeated Vegas by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Utah had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals for the victory. The Mammoth were outshot by a total of 34-23, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Cooley (4) and Guenther, while Vejmelka stopped 33 out of 34 shots, which was a .971 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Utah defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 4-1 before that. The Mammoth have won two games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 27 points. Utah has scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 13.8% on the power play and 84.1% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Schmaltz has led Utah with 10 goals and 12 assists, while Logan Cooley has added 13 goals and eight assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 10-5-2 with a 2.76 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this year. 

Why the Utah Mammoth will win

• The Canadiens have lost five of their last six games.
• The Mammoth have won five of their last six games following a home win.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games following a home win.
• The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last four night games following a home win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Canadiens’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Mammoth’s last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last nine Wednesday night games between teams from different divisions have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 14 games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in six of the Mammoth’s last seven games as home favorites.

Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts

• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in eight of the Mammoth’s last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Mammoth’s last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• JJ Peterka has scored a goal in three of the Mammoth’s last four games as home favorites.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Oliver Kapanen has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games as road underdogs.
• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last four games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in three of the Canadiens’ last four games against Central Division opponents.

Canadiens vs Mammoth Prediction 

Montreal was able to snap their losing streak with a win over the Maple Leafs in their last game, but they have allowed 22 goals in their last four losses. The Canadiens are 5-2-2 on the road this year, while the Mammoth are 7-2-1 at home. Utah has won two games in a row and they are 2-1-2 in their last five. The Mammoth have had some offensive issues recently, but they should bounce back against a bad Montreal defense. Take the Mammoth to get the win here.

David Racey's Pick: Mammoth ML