Mammoth vs Penguins Prediction 10/29/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Mammoth vs Penguins Prediction

I’m looking at the over on Thursday between the Mammoth and Penguins. The Mammoth are one of the best offensive teams in the NHL averaging 3.6 goals and 30.2 shots which are both top-10. When the Mammoth and Penguins met 10 days ago, they produced a combined nine goals.

The last three games between the Mammoth and Penguins have averaged 8.3 goals. Five of the Mammoth’s last seven games have produced eight or more goals. I expect some fireworks. Give me the over on Thursday night.

Utah Mammoth Betting Preview

The Utah Mammoth beat the Lightning, lost to the Wild, and they play the Flyers next. The Mammoth have won 5 of their last 8 games.

The Utah Mammoth are averaging 3.62 goals per game and are scoring 34.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Nick Schmaltz leads Utah with 7 goals, Mikhail Sergachev has 12 assists, and Dylan Guenther has 39 shots on goal. Defensively, the Utah Mammoth are allowing 3.31 goals per game and are killing 67.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Karel Vejmelka has allowed 32 goals on 260 shots faced, and Sebastian Cossa has given up 9 goals on 50 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Panthers and Predators, and they play the Habs next. The Penguins have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are scoring 20.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Evgeni Malkin leads Pittsburgh with 6 goals, Erik Karlsson has 11 assists, and Rickard Rakell has 30 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 83.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 23 goals on 209 shots faced, and Segei Murashov has given up 14 goals on 120 shots.

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win

• The Penguins have won six of their last seven games as a home underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Mammoth have lost seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as a home underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games.
• The Mammoth have lost the third period in four of their last five games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Why the Utah Mammoth will win

• The Mammoth have won each of their last five games following a loss.
• The Penguins have lost each of their last four night games following an overtime win.
• The Mammoth have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games following a loss.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games against Central Division opponents.
• The Penguins have lost the second period in each of their last four games as home underdogs when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Penguins’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Mammoth’s last five games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 10 games after coming off overtime.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Rickard Rakell has recorded an assist in each of the Penguins’ last four games as underdogs against the Mammoth.
• Bryan Rust has scored at least one goal in each of his last five Thursday night appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Erik Karlsson has recorded two points against the Mammoth this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts

• Nick Schmaltz has scored at least one goal in each of the Mammoth’s last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Mammoth’s last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Nick Schmaltz ranks T2nd in the league for Game-Winning Goals (3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pittsburgh Penguins have recorded the largest margin of victory in the NHL this season (7-goal win @ Flyers on September 30).
• The Pittsburgh Penguins have recorded the largest margin of victory in a road game this season (7 goals @ Flyers on September 30).
• Utah Mammoth rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.62).
• Utah Mammoth rank 1st in the league for power-play goals this season (16).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Over