Utah Mammoth vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Mammoth vs Islanders

The Utah Mammoth meet the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Thursday, January 1.

We’re expecting the Mammoth and the Islanders to score a modest number of goals and that leads us to an Under 6.5 prediction. Let’s grab the -141 that this outcome happens.

Utah Mammoth have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Delta Center, they were turned over 4-3 by Nashville Predators. Mikhail Sergachyov, John-Jason Peterka and Dylan Guenther scored one goal apiece.

New York Islanders have enjoyed back-to-back home wins. In their last game, they beat Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 (SO) on the road at United Center. Bo Horvat and Calum Ritchie scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders have claimed consecutive wins over the Mammoth. Both victories were achieved at Delta Center, with a 2-1 followed by a 3-2 (OT) scoreline. It’s been two Islanders wins in the past 3 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Karel Vejmelka (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	32-18-3	2.7	.899	2
23/24	13-19-2	3.35	.895	1

David Rittich (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-3	2.7	.898	2
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 28.7 shots on goal, with a 16.2% powerplay efficiency. The Mammoth have given up 3.0 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

Dylan Guenther is the top points scorer with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, with Nick Schmaltz recording 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Karel Vejmelka have a 2.89 goal against average with a .895 save percentage.

The Islanders have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 17.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.4 goals from 30.1 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.7%.

Simon Holmstroem and Anders Lee have scored the most points on 9, with each player managing 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie David Rittich have a 1.63 GAA with a .944 SV%, including one shutout.

Utah Mammoth vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Utah Mammoth vs New York Islanders betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

There could be a shortage of goals in this NHL encounter. Therefore, going under the line makes lots of appeal, especially at odds of -141.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Mammoth vs Islanders stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Mammoth games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Mammoth games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Mammoth games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Islanders games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Islanders games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anders Lee Over 1.5 Shots -200

Anders Lee (Islanders) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games at home. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -200 are now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mammoth 1 - 4 Islanders

We’re taking a chance on the Islanders to achieve a 4-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +1600 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Mammoth

Islanders

1-0

Mammoth

+5000

Islanders

+5000

2-0

Mammoth

+4500

Islanders

+4500

2-1

Mammoth

+1300

Islanders

+1300

3-0

Mammoth

+3000

Islanders

+3000

3-1

Mammoth

+1800

Islanders

+1800

3-2

Mammoth

+850

Islanders

+800

4-0

Mammoth

+4000

Islanders

+4000

4-1

Mammoth

+1600

Islanders

+1600

4-2

Mammoth

+1600

Islanders

+1500

4-3

Mammoth

+1050

Islanders

+1050

5-0

Mammoth

+7500

Islanders

+7000

5-1

Mammoth

+2800

Islanders

+2500

5-2

Mammoth

+1800

Islanders

+1700

5-3

Mammoth

+2400

Islanders

+2400

5-4

Mammoth

+2200

Islanders

+2000

6-0

Mammoth

+11000

Islanders

+11000

6-1

Mammoth

+6600

Islanders

+6000

6-2

Mammoth

+3500

Islanders

+3300

6-3

Mammoth

+3300

Islanders

+3000

6-4

Mammoth

+5000

Islanders

+5000

6-5

Mammoth

+5500

Islanders

+5000

7-1

Mammoth

+11000

Islanders

+10000

7-2

Mammoth

+9000

Islanders

+8000

7-3

Mammoth

+6600

Islanders

+6000

7-4

Mammoth

+7500

Islanders

+7000

7-5

Mammoth

+11000

Islanders

+11000

7-6

Mammoth

+12500

Islanders

+12500

8-2

Mammoth

+14000

Islanders

+14000

8-3

Mammoth

+14000

Islanders

+14000

8-4

Mammoth

+13000

Islanders

+12500

8-5

Mammoth

+14000

Islanders

+14000

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Utah Mammoth vs New York Islanders 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.

New York Islanders are available at Moneyline odds of +102, while opponents Utah Mammoth can be backed at -122. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 50%.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -118.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Mammoth

-122

Islanders

+102

3-Way Moneyline

Mammoth

+150

Tie

+310

Islanders

+143

Puck Line

Mammoth -1.5

+198

Islanders +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

If you have a view on Goalscorers, Assists, Shots on Goal, Powerplay Points, Blocked Shots or Saves, then the goalie and player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah Mammoth Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 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 8 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 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 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 2.80 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 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 2.70 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 19.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 15.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 31
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.6
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5.6

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