| MATCHUP | Utah Mammoth | Boston Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-15-3 | 19-14-0 |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Mammoth vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 16th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Utah Mammoth Betting Preview
The Utah Mammoth are 16-15-3 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Utah trailed 3-0 in the third period, but they scored four goals in the third and ended up winning in overtime. The Mammoth out shot Pittsburgh by a total of 36-16, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Carcone (2), Guenther, Durzi, and Schmidt, while Vejmelka stopped 12 out of 16 shots, which was a .750 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Utah defeated the Kraken by a score of 5-3, but lost to the Panthers by a score of 4-3 before that. The Mammoth have won two games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 35 points. Utah has scored 3.12 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 83.9% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Schmaltz has led Utah with 12 goals and 18 assists, while Clayton Keller has added 10 goals and 18 assists. The projected starting goalie for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who is 14-9-2 with a 2.79 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 19-14-0 this year after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Boston allowed the first five goals in the game, but did score twice in the third to avoid the shutout. The Bruins recorded 31 shots on goal, won 51.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Steeves and Peeke, while Swayman stopped 25 out of 31 shots, which was an .806 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Boston defeated the Jets by a score of 6-3 and the Blues by a score of 5-2. The Bruins have won four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 38 points. Boston has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 25.5% on the power play and 81.0% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 13 goals and 23 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 22 goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 13-8-0 with a 2.83 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this year.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The underdogs have won 10 of the Bruins’ last 12 games at TD Garden.
- The Mammoth have lost each of their last three games as road favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 Tuesday games.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Bruins have won the second period in five of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Bruins have lost five of their last six games at TD Garden against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Mammoth have won three of their last four road games.
- The Bruins have lost the third period in four of their last five home games against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last nine games at TD Garden following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Mammoth’s last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Tuesday night games at TD Garden have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 10 of the Mammoth’s last 12 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances against Central Division opponents at TD Garden.
- Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last four games at TD Garden.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in 24 of his last 25 appearances against Central Division opponents at TD Garden.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Guenther has scored at least one goal in each of the Mammoth’s last three night games.
- JJ Peterka has recorded at least one point in each of the Mammoth’s last five games as favorites.
- Mikhail Sergachev has recorded an assist in four of the Mammoth’s last five games as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (13).
- The Boston Bruins rank 2nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (398).
- Utah Mammoth rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- Utah Mammoth have recorded the longest road losing streak (8 games) in the NHL this season.
Mammoth vs Bruins Prediction
Boston comes into this matchup after having their winning streak snapped last time out, but they have played very well over the last two weeks. The Bruins are 11-5-0 at home this year, while the Mammoth are 8-10-2 on the road. Utah has won two games in a row and they have a ton of momentum after erasing a 3-0 third period deficit in their last game. The Mammoth have scored five goals in back to back games, while Boston has scored at least four goals in four of their last five. Take the over here.