Utah Mammoth vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Mammoth vs Hurricanes

The Utah Mammoth meet the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 29.

Our betting prediction is that there will be home-ice advantage when the Hurricanes face the Mammoth. You can currently get -123 about this happening which look like great odds.

Utah Mammoth triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Florida Panthers were beaten 4-3 at Amerant Bank Arena. Sean Durzi was on target along with three of his teammates.

Carolina Hurricanes won their last game 4-1. This was a road victory at Canadian Tire Centre against Ottawa Senators. Seth Jarvis was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Brandon Bussi had a great game and ended up with 35 saves (.972).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 7-3 in favor of the Canes when they last played the Mammoth, with the encounter taking place at Lenovo Center.

Starting Goalies

Karel Vejmelka (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	32-19-3	2.7	.897	2
23/24	13-19-2	3.35	.895	1

Brandon Bussi (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-6-1	2.5	.895	2

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 7.7% powerplay efficiency. The Mammoth have given up 2.2 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Clayton Keller is the top points scorer with 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists, with Nick Schmaltz recording 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Karel Vejmelka have a 2.00 goal against average with a .926 save percentage.

The Canes have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 32.1 shots on goal, with a 24.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.1 goals from 22.0 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.8%.

The top points scorer is Andrei Svechnikov with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while Seth Jarvis is next best after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 1.68 GAA with a .926 SV%.

Utah Mammoth vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Our expert Utah Mammoth vs Carolina Hurricanes tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL encounter is to back Carolina Hurricanes to win in regulation time at -123. We think that the road team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

We keep a close eye on the NHL team news and our handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter hockey predictions ahead of the action.

Key Mammoth vs Hurricanes stats:

• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Mammoth have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

The Match Winner & Total Goals option not only gives you a chance to back Carolina to win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Seth Jarvis Over 2.5 Shots -105

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games at home. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -105 that he goes over the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mammoth 3 - 4 Hurricanes

There could be merit in backing the Hurricanes to win 4-3. Odds of +1000 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Mammoth

Hurricanes

1-0

Mammoth

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Mammoth

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

2-1

Mammoth

+1600

Hurricanes

+1400

3-0

Mammoth

+4000

Hurricanes

+2500

3-1

Mammoth

+2200

Hurricanes

+1600

3-2

Mammoth

+1000

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Mammoth

+6000

Hurricanes

+2900

4-1

Mammoth

+2200

Hurricanes

+1200

4-2

Mammoth

+1900

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Mammoth

+1200

Hurricanes

+1000

5-0

Mammoth

+11000

Hurricanes

+5000

5-1

Mammoth

+4000

Hurricanes

+1800

5-2

Mammoth

+2400

Hurricanes

+1300

5-3

Mammoth

+2900

Hurricanes

+2000

5-4

Mammoth

+2400

Hurricanes

+1900

6-0

Mammoth

+14000

Hurricanes

+7000

6-1

Mammoth

+9000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-2

Mammoth

+4500

Hurricanes

+2400

6-3

Mammoth

+4000

Hurricanes

+2400

6-4

Mammoth

+6000

Hurricanes

+4500

6-5

Mammoth

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

7-0

Mammoth

+5500

Hurricanes

+11000

7-1

Mammoth

+14000

Hurricanes

+6600

7-2

Mammoth

+12000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-3

Mammoth

+8000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-4

Mammoth

+8000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-5

Mammoth

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

7-6

Mammoth

+12500

Hurricanes

+11000

8-1

Mammoth

+12500

Hurricanes

+11000

8-2

Mammoth

+12500

Hurricanes

+10000

8-3

Mammoth

+12500

Hurricanes

+10000

8-4

Mammoth

+14000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-5

Mammoth

+14000

Hurricanes

+13000

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Utah Mammoth vs Carolina Hurricanes 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.

Carolina Hurricanes are -185 favorites and that means a 65% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +152, Utah Mammoth are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -133.

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Moneyline

Mammoth

+152

Hurricanes

-185

3-Way Moneyline

Mammoth

+240

Tie

+350

Hurricanes

-115

Puck Line

Mammoth +1.5

-161

Hurricanes -1.5

+132

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah Mammoth Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 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 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

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

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.40 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 22.8
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 32.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.6
• Blocks: 11.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 6.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 32.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 34.2
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 17.7
• Takeaways: 6.2

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Starting Lineups

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