| MATCHUP | Minnesota Wild | Utah Mammoth |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-3 | 8-4 |
| Spread | +1.5 -230 | -1.5 190 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115) |
| Where | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Wild vs Mammoth prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 27th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 8-3-2 this year after they defeated the Canucks by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Minnesota scored the first four goals in the game, but they allowed two goals in the third to ruin the shutout. The Wild out shot Vancouver by a total of 34-17, won 46.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Minnesota was led by Kirill Kaprizov, who had one goal and one assist, while Calvin Pickard stopped 15 out of 17 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Minnesota defeated the Kraken by a score of 5-1, but lost to the Flames by a score of 2-1 before that. The Wild have scored 3.15 goals per game and they have allowed 2.31 goals against per game, while also going 26.2% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led the team with 13 goals and eight assists, while Jesper Wallstedt is 7-2-2 with a 2.08 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this year.
Utah Mammoth Betting Preview
The Utah Mammoth are 8-4-0 this season after they defeated the Lightning by a score of 5-4 in overtime in their last game. Utah trailed 4-2 in the second period, but they were able to tie the game and get the win in OT. The Mammoth were out shot by a total of 32-28, won 60.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Utah was led by Dmitri Simashev, who had two goals, while Karel Vejmelka stopped 29 out of 32 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Utah lost to the Kraken by a score of 5-3, but did beat the Penguins by a score of 5-4 before that. The Mammoth have scored 3.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 38.1% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led the team with four goals and 11 assists, while Karel Vejmelka is 6-3-0 with a 3.13 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this season.
Why the Utah Mammoth will win
- The Mammoth have won seven of their last eight games at Delta Center when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Wild have lost three of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Mammoth have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
- The Mammoth have won the second period in each of their last four games at Delta Center when leading after the first period.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Mammoth have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Wild have won six of their last seven games following a road win.
- The Mammoth have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Wild have won the first period in four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Mammoth’s last seven Tuesday games at Delta Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Wild’s last 11 night games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last seven road games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Mammoth’s last four games as favorites.
Utah Mammoth Player Prop Facts
- Clayton Keller has scored at least one goal in each of his last four home appearances against the Wild.
- Mikhail Sergachev has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against the Wild.
- Nick Schmaltz ranks 2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (5) this season.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in five of the Wild’s last six road games.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Wild’s last seven games as underdogs.
- Matthew Boldy has recorded at least three shots in each of his last six appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Mammoth rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.83).
- Utah Mammoth rank 1st in the league for power play goals this season (16).
- The Minnesota Wild rank 1st in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.62).
- The Minnesota Wild rank 3rd in the league for shots per game this season (31.3).
Wild vs Mammoth Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. The Wild are 4-3-2 on the road this year, while the Mammoth are 4-1-0 at home. Utah has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed at least four goals in four straight. I think we will see plenty of scoring in this one and I like the over.