Utah Mammoth vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Mammoth vs Avalanche

The Utah Mammoth clash with the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

The Avalanche look too strong for the Mammoth and we think the favorites can enjoy a comfortable margin of victory. The -106 is value for them to surpass a -1.5 goal handicap on the puck line.

Utah Mammoth won their previous game which was at home. It was a 4-3 (OT) triumph at Delta Center against Winnipeg Jets. John-Jason Peterka found the net along with three other players.

Colorado Avalanche have triumphed in their last twelve home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating Minnesota Wild 5-1 at Xcel Energy Center. Nathan MacKinnon scored twice, with Cale Makar, Martin Necas and Brock Nelson scoring one goal. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood produced a great performance and had 28 saves (.966).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Mammoth won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-3 victory was registered against the Avs at Delta Center. The past 5 H2H games have seen the Avs land three wins.

Starting Goalies

Vitek Vanecek (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-9-3	2.8	.889	1
23/24	17-9-3	3.18	.890	0

Scott Wedgewood (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-4-5	2.2	.916	2
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Mammoth have been giving up 2.8 goals from 27.1 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

Dylan Guenther is the top points scorer with 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, with Nick Schmaltz racking up 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Karel Vejmelka have a 2.65 goal against average with a .906 save percentage.

The Avs have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 37.1 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.4 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 17 points, 10 goals and 7 assists, while Martin Necas is next in line after having 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.32 GAA with a .923 SV%.

Utah Mammoth vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction & Picks

Step into Utah Mammoth vs Colorado Avalanche with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve found some value on the puck line when Colorado Avalanche line up in this NHL clash. Our pick is that the favorites will cover -1.5 and you are able to secure odds of -106.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Mammoth vs Avalanche stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Avalanche in 4 of their last 5 games.

Avs -1.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brock Nelson Over 1.5 Shots -185

Brock Nelson (Avalanche) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -185 are now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mammoth 1 - 4 Avalanche

A 4-1 win in favor of the Avalanche is available at odds of +1100. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Mammoth

Avalanche

1-0

Mammoth

+6000

Avalanche

+5500

2-0

Mammoth

+6600

Avalanche

+4000

2-1

Mammoth

+1800

Avalanche

+1400

3-0

Mammoth

+6000

Avalanche

+2400

3-1

Mammoth

+2800

Avalanche

+1500

3-2

Mammoth

+1100

Avalanche

+800

4-0

Mammoth

+8000

Avalanche

+2500

4-1

Mammoth

+3300

Avalanche

+1100

4-2

Mammoth

+2400

Avalanche

+1200

4-3

Mammoth

+1300

Avalanche

+950

5-0

Mammoth

+15000

Avalanche

+4000

5-1

Mammoth

+5500

Avalanche

+1500

5-2

Mammoth

+3400

Avalanche

+1150

5-3

Mammoth

+3500

Avalanche

+1800

5-4

Mammoth

+2500

Avalanche

+1900

6-0

Mammoth

+2500

Avalanche

+5500

6-1

Mammoth

+12500

Avalanche

+2900

6-2

Mammoth

+6600

Avalanche

+1900

6-3

Mammoth

+5500

Avalanche

+2200

6-4

Mammoth

+6600

Avalanche

+4000

6-5

Mammoth

+5500

Avalanche

+4500

7-0

Mammoth

+5500

Avalanche

+8000

7-1

Mammoth

+5500

Avalanche

+5000

7-2

Mammoth

+5500

Avalanche

+4500

7-3

Mammoth

+11000

Avalanche

+3500

7-4

Mammoth

+10000

Avalanche

+5000

7-5

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+9000

7-6

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+11000

8-0

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+12500

8-1

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+8000

8-2

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+7500

8-3

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+8000

8-4

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+8000

8-5

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+12000

9-1

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+13000

9-2

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+12000

9-3

Mammoth

+13000

Avalanche

+13000

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Utah Mammoth vs Colorado Avalanche 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.

Colorado Avalanche have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -263 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 72% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Utah Mammoth are trading at +215.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +104.

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Moneyline

Mammoth

+215

Avalanche

-263

3-Way Moneyline

Mammoth

+370

Tie

+375

Avalanche

-167

Puck Line

Mammoth +1.5

-114

Avalanche -1.5

-106

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

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Utah Mammoth Stats

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 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 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.90 goals and allowed 1.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 18.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 37.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 18.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 35.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 16.3
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

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