Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 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 5 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The series is tied 2-2.

There are attractive odds of -132 on offer when it comes to Over 5.5 goals and that looks like a bet worth having. The Mammoth and the Golden Knights should combine to good effect.

Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights met on Monday night, with the Knights winning 5-4 (OT) at Delta Center.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

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

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 15.8% powerplay efficiency. The Mammoth have given up 3.5 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.6%.

Clayton Keller is the top points scorer with 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists, with Dylan Guenther recording 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Karel Vejmelka have a 3.03 goal against average with a .890 save percentage.

The Knights have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 31.0 shots on goal, with a 18.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.3 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Jack Eichel with 17 points, 3 goals and 14 assists, while Mark Stone is next best after registering 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Carter Hart have a 2.06 GAA with a .916 SV%.

Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

This Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting the lamp to light up multiple times in this NHL clash and that leads us to backing the -132 when it comes to going over the total line.

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Key Mammoth vs Golden Knights stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Mammoth games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 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 6 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 56.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nick Schmaltz Over 2.5 Shots -100

Nick Schmaltz (Mammoth) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight games on the road. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -100 now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mammoth 3 - 5 Golden Knights

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Golden Knights to win 5-3. The odds of +1800 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Mammoth

Golden Knights

1-0

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+5000

2-0

Mammoth

+4500

Knights

+3500

2-1

Mammoth

+1400

Knights

+1300

3-0

Mammoth

+3300

Knights

+2200

3-1

Mammoth

+1700

Knights

+1400

3-2

Mammoth

+1050

Knights

+900

4-0

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+3000

4-1

Mammoth

+1800

Knights

+1200

4-2

Mammoth

+1500

Knights

+1300

4-3

Mammoth

+1200

Knights

+1050

5-0

Mammoth

+1200

Knights

+5000

5-1

Mammoth

+3500

Knights

+1900

5-2

Mammoth

+1900

Knights

+1300

5-3

Mammoth

+2500

Knights

+1800

5-4

Mammoth

+2000

Knights

+1600

6-1

Mammoth

+2000

Knights

+3500

6-2

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+2800

6-3

Mammoth

+4000

Knights

+2400

6-4

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+4000

6-5

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+4000

7-1

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+6600

7-2

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+5000

7-3

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+5000

7-4

Mammoth

+5000

Knights

+6000

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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 Vegas Golden Knights as -161 favorites for this game, implying that they are 62% likely to win. Utah Mammoth are the underdogs at +136 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -128.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Mammoth

+136

Knights

-161

3-Way Moneyline

Mammoth

+210

Tie

+330

Knights

-100

Puck Line

Mammoth +1.5

-175

Knights -1.5

+142

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goaltender Saves, Powerplay Points, Assists and Goals. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

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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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