Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Apr 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Mammoth vs Golden Knights

The Utah Mammoth (43-33-6, 21-17-3 on the road) face the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 20-12-9 at home) at T-Mobile Arena in Game 1 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

The books are offering -141 on Over 5.5 goals and that looks like an appealing play. We’re expecting the lamp to be lit multiple times when the Mammoth take on the Knights.

The Utah Mammoth come into this series off a 5-3 home loss to the St. Louis Blues at Delta Center. Lawson Crouse, Kailer Yamamoto and Michael Carcone each scored once.

The Vegas Golden Knights won their last game, beating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 at T-Mobile Arena to make it four straight home wins. Reilly Smith scored twice, while Shea Theodore and Mitchell Marner each found the net. Carter Hart impressed in goal with 22 saves (.957).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Mammoth have won the last two matchups against the Knights, with a 5-1 win at Delta Center followed by a 4-0 victory at T-Mobile Arena. The two teams have split the last six meetings with three wins each.

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

Carter Hart (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-3-3	2.7	.891	0
23/24	12-9-2	2.8	.906	1

Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a same game parlay.

Game Prediction

This Stanley Cup matchup could see the total go Over and -141 looks like an appealing number on that outcome. We’re expecting the net to be found several times.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Key Mammoth vs Golden Knights stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Mammoth games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Mammoth games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Mammoth games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Golden Knights games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 58.5% chance of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you place a Total bet. The sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Clayton Keller Over 0.5 Assists +115

Clayton Keller (Mammoth) has finished with at least one assist in 10 straight games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line, especially with the odds of +115 available that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mammoth 5 - 2 Golden Knights

A potentially entertaining bet is backing the Mammoth to win 5-2. At +2200, there’s the chance to land a handsome return if this wager hits.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Mammoth

Golden Knights

1-0

Mammoth

+4500

Knights

+4500

2-0

Mammoth

+4500

Knights

+3300

2-1

Mammoth

+1400

Knights

+1300

3-0

Mammoth

+3400

Knights

+2400

3-1

Mammoth

+1700

Knights

+1400

3-2

Mammoth

+1000

Knights

+850

4-0

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+3300

4-1

Mammoth

+1700

Knights

+1300

4-2

Mammoth

+1500

Knights

+1300

4-3

Mammoth

+1200

Knights

+1000

5-0

Mammoth

+1200

Knights

+5500

5-1

Mammoth

+3500

Knights

+2000

5-2

Mammoth

+2200

Knights

+1400

5-3

Mammoth

+2500

Knights

+1800

5-4

Mammoth

+1900

Knights

+1600

6-1

Mammoth

+1900

Knights

+3500

6-2

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+3000

6-3

Mammoth

+3500

Knights

+2500

6-4

Mammoth

+5500

Knights

+4500

6-5

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+4000

7-1

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+6600

7-2

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+5500

7-3

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+6000

7-4

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+6600

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Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights 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 sportsbooks’ betting odds have the Vegas Golden Knights as -154 favorites for this game, implying that they are 61% likely to win. The Utah Mammoth are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +128.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -133.

You can find a huge selection of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the in-game and pre-game selections before placing your wagers.

Moneyline

Mammoth

+128

Knights

-154

3-Way Moneyline

Mammoth

+210

Tie

+310

Knights

+106

Puck Line

Mammoth +1.5

-189

Knights -1.5

+152

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the goalie and player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Goals, Assists, Points and Saves, while there are lots of other options.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah Mammoth Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 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 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 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 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 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 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 3.60 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 28.5
• Giveaways: 19.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 18.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 28.4
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 26.2
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

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