Mammoth vs Red Wings Prediction 12/17/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Mammoth vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 17th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Utah Mammoth Betting Preview

The Utah Mammoth are 16-16-3 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Utah led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Mammoth were out shot by a total of 23-21, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Utah got their lone goal from Hayton, while Vanecek stopped 19 out of 23 shots, which was an .826 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Utah defeated the Penguins by a score of 5-4 and the Kraken by a score of 5-3. The Mammoth have won two of their last three games 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. 

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 19-12-3 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Detroit trailed 1-0 in the third period, but they scored three times in the third to escape with the win. The Red Wings out shot New York by a total of 21-18, won 45.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat (2) and Sandin-Pellikka, while Gibson stopped 16 out of 18 shots, which was an .889 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Detroit defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 4-0, but lost to the Oilers by a score of 4-1 before that. The Red Wings have won five of their last six games and they are currently first in the Atlantic standings with 41 points. Detroit has scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 3.24 goals against per game, while also going 22.3% on the power play and 79.8% on the penalty kill this season. Alex DeBrincat has led Detroit with 20 goals and 19 assists, while Lucas Raymond has added 10 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is Cam Talbot, who is 9-5-2 with a 3.02 goals against average and an .885 save percentage this year. 

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The favorites have won each of the Red Wings’ last eight games.
• The Mammoth have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Mammoth’s last six games.
• The Mammoth have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Mammoth’s last four games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Sixteen of the Red Wings’ last 20 games as favorites following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last seven games following a home win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in five of the Red Wings’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
• Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 Wednesday night appearances.
• Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 Wednesday night appearances.

Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts

• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances at Little Caesars Arena.
• Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one point in each of his last five road appearances against the Red Wings.
• Dylan Guenther has scored at least one goal in four of the Mammoth’s last five games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Mammoth vs Red Wings Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup after winning five of their last six games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Red Wings are 10-6-1 at home this year, while the Mammoth are 8-11-2 on the road. Utah has won two of their last three, but they have allowed four goals in four of their last five. Utah has been solid for most of this season, but Detroit is playing at a very high level right now and their goaltending has improved. Take the Red Wings to win again here.

David Racey's Pick: Red Wings ML