Seattle Kraken vs Utah Mammoth Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kraken vs Mammoth Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Utah Mammoth Preview

The Mammoth have 52 points this season with a 24-20-4 record, and are 21-27 ATS and 22-25 in over/under. They have a 13-7-2 home record and a 11-13-2 road record and are sitting 4th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 2-1 home win over the Stars, and their previous three games were a 6-1 home win over the Maple Leafs, a 3-2 home overtime loss to the Blue Jackets, and a 4-2 home win over the Blues.

Offensively, the Mammoth are averaging 3.06 goals per game and are scoring 15.2% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.75 goals per game and are killing 80.7% of their opponent’s power plays.

Clayton Keller leads the Mammoth with 44 points, also leading the team in assists with 31, while Dylan Guenther leads the team in goals with 23. Karel Vejmelka is the starting goalie for the Mammoth, and he has a 22-11-2 record, with 2.53 GAA and .903 SV%. Vitek Vanecek is the backup goalie and he has a 2-9-2 record, with 2.92 GAA and .883 SV%.

Seattle Kraken Preview

The Kraken have 51 points this season with a 21-16-9 record, and are 33-13 ATS and 17-26 in over/under. They have a 10-7-5 home record and a 11-9-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-2 road loss to the Bruins, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road overtime loss to the Devils, a 4-2 road win over the Rangers, and a 3-2 road loss to the Hurricanes.

Offensively, the Kraken are averaging 2.74 goals per game and are scoring 23.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.85 goals per game and are killing 70.7% of their opponent’s power plays.

Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken with 30 points, also leading the team in goals with 16, while Vince Dunn leads the team in assists with 22. Joey Daccord is the starting goalie for the Kraken, and he has a 12-11-5 record, with 2.84 GAA and .902 SV%. Philipp Grubauer is the backup goalie and he has a 9-3-3 record, with 2.29 GAA and .922 SV%.

Seattle Kraken @ Utah Mammoth Betting Trends: January 17, 2026

Why the Utah Mammoth will win

• The Mammoth have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kraken have lost seven of their last eight day games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Mammoth have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three day games against Central Division opponents.
• The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Kraken have won each of their last five games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Kraken have won the third period in each of their last four day games following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Mammoth’s last eight games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kraken’s last three day games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last 11 day games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last seven home games against opponents on a losing streak.

Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts

• Nick Schmaltz has scored a goal in each of the Mammoth’s last three games against the Kraken.
• Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one assist in each of the Mammoth’s last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one shot in each of his last 114 appearances – longest active streak in the league.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Beniers has scored at least one goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games against Western Conference opponents.
• Brandon Montour has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Frederick Gaudreau has recorded two hits against the Mammoth this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• Utah Mammoth rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (15.22%).
• Utah Mammoth rank T5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.75).
• The Seattle Kraken rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.73%).
• The Seattle Kraken rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.74).

Kraken vs Mammoth Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Mammoth won 5-3 at home, while both teams are tied 2-2 in their 4 meetings and the over is 3-0-1.

In this Kraken vs Mammoth Prediction, Mammoth are coming as -194 home favorites. The Mammoth have been the better team this season and are coming into this matchup in far better form, as they are 5-1 in their last 6 games and coming off a big home win against the Stars. This will also be their 6th straight home game, while on the other hand, the Kraken are 1-4 in their last 5 games and will be playing their 5th consecutive game on the road. Take the Mammoth to win at home in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Utah Mammoth ML