Mar 14, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi (50) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (46) battle for the puck during the third period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Utah Mammoth Prediction 10/19/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Pick details

MATCHUP Pittsburgh Penguins Utah Mammoth
Team Records 3-5 6-3
Spread +1.5 -162 -1.5 136
Moneyline +154 -185
Total Over 6.5 (-130) Under 6.5 (110)
Where Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
When Monday, October 19, 2026
Time 09:00 PM EDT
TV ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate a Penguins vs Mammoth Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Utah Mammoth Preview

The Mammoth have 12 points this season with a 6-3-0 record and a 2-1-0 home record. They are 5-4 ATS and 5-4 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-6 home loss against the Oilers and will face the Kraken and Lightning next.

Offensively, the Mammoth are averaging 3.67 goals per game and are scoring 35.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.00 goals per game and are killing 73.3% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nick Schmaltz leads the Mammoth with 11 points, adding a team-high 6 goals, while Clayton Keller leads the team in assists with 8. Karel Vejmelka is the starting goalie for the Mammoth, and he has a 5-2-0 record, with 2.89 GAA and .879 SV%. Sebastian Cossa is the backup goalie and he has a 1-1-0 record, with 2.94 GAA and .839 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

The Penguins have 7 points this season with a 3-5-1 record and a 1-4-1 road record. They are 2-7 ATS and 6-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-6 road loss against the Golden Knights and will face the Panthers and Predators next.

Offensively, the Penguins are averaging 3.11 goals per game and are scoring 17.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.56 goals per game and are killing 83.3% of their opponent’s power plays.

Erik Karlsson leads the Penguins with 9 points, adding a team-high 9 assists, while Evgeni Malkin leads the team in goals with 5. Arturs Silovs is the starting goalie for the Penguins, and he has a 3-2-0 record, with 3.20 GAA and .875 SV%. Sergei Murashov is the backup goalie and he has a 0-3-1 record, with 3.50 GAA and .883 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Utah Mammoth Betting Trends: October 19, 2026

 

Why the Utah Mammoth will win

  • The home team has won each of the Penguins’ last six games.
  • The Penguins have lost each of their last five road games.
  • The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
  • The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Penguins’ last four games.
  • The Mammoth have won the first period in seven of their last eight home games following a home loss.

Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win

  • The Mammoth have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
  • The Penguins have won two of their last three games as underdogs against the Mammoth.
  • The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 15 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
  • The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight Monday games as road underdogs.
  • The Penguins have won the third period in each of their last five road games when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

  • Each of the Penguins’ last six road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Each of the Mammoth’s last six home games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Seven of the last eight Monday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 11 of the Mammoth’s last 12 night games against opponents on a losing streak.

Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts

  • Dylan Guenther has scored at least one goal in each of the Mammoth’s last five games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
  • Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Mammoth’s last nine games as home favorites.
  • Clayton Keller ranks T1st in the league for Power Play Points (7) this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

  • Evgeni Malkin has scored a goal in four of the Penguins’ last five games as road underdogs.
  • Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Penguins’ last four road games.
  • Kaedan Korczak has recorded 24 career hits against the Mammoth – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Matchup/League Facts

  • Utah Mammoth rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (35.29%).
  • Utah Mammoth rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.67).
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.56).
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).

Penguins vs Mammoth Prediction

Both teams are tied 2-2 in their four meetings and the Penguins have won both of their visits in Utah. Over is 3-1 in their four meetings.

In this Penguins vs Mammoth Prediction, the Mammoth are coming as -180 home favorites. The Penguins have been on a free fall with a 1-6 record in their last 7 games and have been playing terrible defense, having conceded 16 goals in their last three games and are 1-5 on the road this season. On the flip side, Utah is 3-1 in its last 4 games and have scored at least four goals in their three wins, so I trust them to get the job done at home against a struggling Penguins team. Take the Mammoth on the moneyline.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Utah Mammoth ML

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