Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Mammoth

The Minnesota Wild go up against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, February 27.

When the Wild and the Mammoth meet, we’re confidently predicting Over 5.5 will happen. The -139 that this outcome happens looks really attractive.

Minnesota Wild won their previous game 5-2. This road victory at Ball Arena against Colorado Avalanche was their sixth on the spin. Matthew Boldy bagged 4 points, including 2 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson was red hot in this one, making 44 saves (.978).

Utah Mammoth were beaten 4-2 at Delta Center in their last game, being turned over at home to Colorado Avalanche. Dylan Guenther was on target with both goals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Xcel Energy Center, with the Mammoth claiming the win. Beating the Wild by a 6-2 scoreline. The Mammoth have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Wild. On the head-to-head front, it has been 4 wins out of 5.

Starting Goalies

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-6	2.6	.915	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

Karel Vejmelka (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	38-20-3	2.8	.896	2
23/24	13-19-2	3.35	.895	1

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.5 goals from 29.8 shots on goal, with a 37.8% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 3.1 goals from 33.7 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.4%.

Kirill Kaprizov is the top points scorer with 17 points, 7 goals and 10 assists, with Quinn Hughes racking up 17 points, 1 goal and 16 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 2.79 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.

The Mammoth have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 24.8 shots on goal, with a 13.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 4.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.6%.

The top points scorer is Clayton Keller with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Nick Schmaltz is next best after having 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Karel Vejmelka have a 2.91 GAA with a .897 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are attractive odds of -139 on offer when it comes to going over the goal line and that looks like a bet worth having. We’re anticipating six goals or more in this NHL game.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Wild vs Mammoth stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Wild games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Wild games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Wild games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Mammoth games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Mammoth games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 58.1% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Boldy Over 0.5 Assists +125

Matt Boldy (Wild) has made at least one assist in 4 straight games. We are going to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of +125 which represent value.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 3 - 5 Mammoth

Let’s go for the Mammoth to win 5-3, a bet which is available at +2000. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Mammoth

1-0

Wild

+6000

Mammoth

+6000

2-0

Wild

+6000

Mammoth

+5000

2-1

Wild

+1700

Mammoth

+1600

3-0

Wild

+4000

Mammoth

+3400

3-1

Wild

+2200

Mammoth

+1900

3-2

Wild

+950

Mammoth

+850

4-0

Wild

+5500

Mammoth

+4000

4-1

Wild

+2000

Mammoth

+1500

4-2

Wild

+1700

Mammoth

+1500

4-3

Wild

+1050

Mammoth

+950

5-0

Wild

+9000

Mammoth

+6600

5-1

Wild

+3300

Mammoth

+2200

5-2

Wild

+1900

Mammoth

+1500

5-3

Wild

+2400

Mammoth

+2000

5-4

Wild

+1800

Mammoth

+1700

6-0

Wild

+14000

Mammoth

+9000

6-1

Wild

+7500

Mammoth

+5000

6-2

Wild

+4000

Mammoth

+2500

6-3

Wild

+3000

Mammoth

+2400

6-4

Wild

+4500

Mammoth

+4000

6-5

Wild

+4500

Mammoth

+4000

7-0

Wild

+4500

Mammoth

+14000

7-1

Wild

+12000

Mammoth

+8000

7-2

Wild

+10000

Mammoth

+6600

7-3

Wild

+6000

Mammoth

+4500

7-4

Wild

+6600

Mammoth

+5000

7-5

Wild

+10000

Mammoth

+9000

7-6

Wild

+10000

Mammoth

+9000

8-1

Wild

+10000

Mammoth

+13000

8-2

Wild

+10000

Mammoth

+11000

8-3

Wild

+10000

Mammoth

+11000

8-4

Wild

+12000

Mammoth

+9000

8-5

Wild

+13000

Mammoth

+11000

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Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Utah Mammoth have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability due to their -145 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +120 about Minnesota Wild.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -106.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Wild

+120

Mammoth

-145

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+185

Tie

+325

Mammoth

+114

Puck Line

Wild +1.5

-204

Mammoth -1.5

+164

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-114

Over 6.5

-106

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Minnesota Wild Stats

Utah Mammoth Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 8.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.60 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.60 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.4
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.3
• Shots: 33.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.2
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.2

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