Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Mammoth vs Blue Jackets

The Utah Mammoth clash with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, March 7.

We think that the Blue Jackets should prove too strong for the Mammoth. Therefore, it’s all about going to the Moneyline to back the home team and there’s lots of juice in the -105 available.

Utah Mammoth have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where Philadelphia Flyers were beaten 3-0 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Nick Schmaltz, Clayton Keller and Michael Carcone scored one goal each. For the shutout, Vitek Vanecek made 16 saves.

Columbus Blue Jackets won their last game 4-2, making it three victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Nationwide Arena against Florida Panthers. Mathieu Olivier scored two goals, with Ivan Provorov and Boone Jenner also scoring. Goalie Jet Greaves made 26 saves (.929).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-2 in favor of the Blue Jackets when they last played the Mammoth, with the encounter taking place at Delta Center. The past 3 H2H games have seen the Blue Jackets land two wins.

Starting Goalies

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

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-11-3	3.4	.883	1
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 23.8 shots on goal, with a 21.2% powerplay efficiency. The Mammoth have given up 2.6 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.6%.

Nick Schmaltz is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Clayton Keller racking up 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Karel Vejmelka have a 2.90 goal against average with a .896 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 27.9 shots on goal, with a 17.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.4 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Charlie Coyle with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, while Zach Werenski is next in line after registering 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 2.34 GAA with a .909 SV%, including one shutout.

Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Our Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping our pick nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -105 that Columbus Blue Jackets are able to secure a victory in this NHL encounter.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Mammoth vs Blue Jackets stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Blue Jackets have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Blue Jackets have won 3 consecutive games.
• Blue Jackets have won 2 of their last 3 games against Mammoth.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps make it a 51.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lawson Crouse Over 1.5 Shots -125

Lawson Crouse (Mammoth) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -125.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mammoth 2 - 3 Blue Jackets

We’re betting on the Blue Jackets to secure a 3-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +850 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Mammoth

Blue Jackets

1-0

Mammoth

+5500

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-0

Mammoth

+5000

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-1

Mammoth

+1500

Blue Jackets

+1500

3-0

Mammoth

+3400

Blue Jackets

+3500

3-1

Mammoth

+1900

Blue Jackets

+2000

3-2

Mammoth

+850

Blue Jackets

+850

4-0

Mammoth

+4000

Blue Jackets

+4500

4-1

Mammoth

+1600

Blue Jackets

+1700

4-2

Mammoth

+1500

Blue Jackets

+1600

4-3

Mammoth

+1000

Blue Jackets

+1000

5-0

Mammoth

+7000

Blue Jackets

+8000

5-1

Mammoth

+2500

Blue Jackets

+2800

5-2

Mammoth

+1600

Blue Jackets

+1800

5-3

Mammoth

+2200

Blue Jackets

+2400

5-4

Mammoth

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1900

6-0

Mammoth

+11000

Blue Jackets

+12000

6-1

Mammoth

+5500

Blue Jackets

+6600

6-2

Mammoth

+3000

Blue Jackets

+3500

6-3

Mammoth

+2800

Blue Jackets

+3000

6-4

Mammoth

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-5

Mammoth

+4500

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-1

Mammoth

+10000

Blue Jackets

+11000

7-2

Mammoth

+7500

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-3

Mammoth

+5500

Blue Jackets

+6000

7-4

Mammoth

+6000

Blue Jackets

+6600

7-5

Mammoth

+10000

Blue Jackets

+10000

7-6

Mammoth

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-2

Mammoth

+13000

Blue Jackets

+14000

8-3

Mammoth

+13000

Blue Jackets

+14000

8-4

Mammoth

+11000

Blue Jackets

+12000

8-5

Mammoth

+13000

Blue Jackets

+14000

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Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

The latest Moneyline odds are -100 that Columbus Blue Jackets win, while Utah Mammoth have been chalked up at -120. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this game is 55%.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +104.

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Moneyline

Mammoth

-120

Blue Jackets

-100

3-Way Moneyline

Mammoth

+138

Tie

+310

Blue Jackets

+155

Puck Line

Mammoth -1.5

+198

Blue Jackets +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

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Utah Mammoth Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 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 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.30 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 3.30 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 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 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 23.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 21.2
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.3

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