| MATCHUP | Philadelphia Flyers | Utah Mammoth |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-17-8 | 25-20-4 |
| Where | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Mammoth prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 21st at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 23-17-8 this season after they defeated Vegas by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Philadelphia allowed Vegas to tie the game at one late in the second period, but they scored the only goal in the third to escape with the win. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 25-17, won 62.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got both of their goals from Konecny, while Hathaway and Juulsen led the team with three hits each.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Rangers by a score of 6-3 and the Penguins by a score of 6-3. The Flyers have lost six of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 54 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.88 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 14.7% on the power play and 77.9% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led Philadelphia with 19 goals and 25 assists, while Travis Konecny has added 17 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 7-8-4 with a 3.30 goals against average and an .860 save percentage this season.
Utah Mammoth Betting Preview
The Utah Mammoth are 25-20-4 this year after they defeated Seattle by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Utah blew a 3-1 lead in the second period, but they scored three goals in the third to pull away with the win. The Mammoth out shot Seattle by a total of 31-21, won 53.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Crouse, Hayton, Schmaltz, Stenlund, and Schmidt (2), while Crouse led the team with eight hits in the win.
Prior to that game, Utah defeated the Stars by a score of 2-1 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-1. The Mammoth have won six of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 54 points. Utah has scored 3.12 goals per game and they have allowed 2.76 goals against per game, while also going 15.0% on the power play and 81.1% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 13 goals and 33 assists, while Nick Schmaltz has added 18 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 23-11-2 with a 2.55 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Flyers have lost six of their last seven games.
- The Mammoth have won five of their last six home games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Mammoth have won the second period in seven of their last eight home games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Mammoth’s last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last five games as road underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in seven of the Mammoth’s last 10 games following a home win.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Mammoth’s last eight home games.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Jamie Drysdale has recorded an assist in four of the Flyers’ last five road games against Central Division opponents.
Flyers vs Mammoth Prediction
Philadelphia was able to snap their long losing streak with a win over Vegas in their last game, but they have allowed at least five goals in four of their last five games. The Flyers are 11-9-3 on the road this year, while the Mammoth are 14-7-2 at home. Utah has won six of their last seven games and they have allowed two regulation goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Mammoth are playing excellent hockey right now, while the Flyers have really struggled in the last two weeks. Take Utah to win by at least two goals here.