| MATCHUP | New Jersey Devils | Utah Mammoth |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-14-1 | 17-16-3 |
| Where | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Friday, December 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Mammoth prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 19th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 19-14-1 this season after they defeated Vegas in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. New Jersey blew a 1-0 lead late in the third period, but they killed a penalty in overtime and won in the shootout. The Devils were out shot by a total of 37-33, won 56.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got their lone goal from Brown, while Allen stopped 36 out of 37 shots, which was a .973 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New Jersey lost to the Canucks by a score of 2-1, but did beat the Ducks by a score of 4-1 before that. The Devils have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 39 points. New Jersey has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 75.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with six goals and 23 assists, while Nico Hischier has added 10 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey Jacob Markstrom, who is 8-7-1 with a 3.56 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this season.
Utah Mammoth Betting Preview
The Utah Mammoth are 17-16-3 this year after they defeated Detroit by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Utah had their led cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they scored two late goals to seal the victory. The Mammoth recorded 28 shots on goal, won 46.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Guenther, Keller, McBain, and Stenlund, while Vejmelka stopped 27 out of 28 shots, which was a .964 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Utah lost to the Bruins by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Penguins by a score of 5-4 before that. The Mammoth have won three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 37 points. Utah has scored 3.08 goals per game and they have allowed 2.94 goals against per game, while also going 15.5% on the power play and 83.2% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Schmaltz has led Utah with 12 goals and 19 assists, while Clayton Keller has added 11 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 15-9-2 with a 2.72 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Devils have lost seven of their last eight night games after coming off a shootout.
- The Mammoth have won three of their last four games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs after coming off a shootout.
- The Mammoth have covered the puck line in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Devils have lost the third period in five of their last six games as underdogs following an overtime win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Mammoth’s last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Devils’ last six road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 17 of the Devils’ last 18 games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the Mammoth’s last six games at Delta Center.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Guenther has scored at least one goal in five of the Mammoth’s last six games.
- Mikhail Sergachev has recorded an assist in four of the Mammoth’s last five games as favorites.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances with the Devils as underdogs.
- Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances with the Devils as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Devils vs Mammoth Prediction
Utah comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored at least four goals in all three of those wins. The Mammoth are 8-5-1 at home this year, while the Devils are 9-8-0 on the road. New Jersey has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three straight. Both teams are very solid defensively, but I think Utah is in better form and I like them at home.