Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Mammoth

The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, 19-14-8 on the road) face the Utah Mammoth (43-33-6, 22-16-3 at home) at Delta Center in Game 6 of this first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Vegas leads the series 3-2.

It’s hard to pass up the Over 5.5 goals bet for this clash between the Golden Knights and the Mammoth. Especially when you consider odds of -128 are available.

Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth clashed two nights ago and it was the Knights who claimed a 5-4 (OT) win at T-Mobile Arena.

The Knights had 36 shots on goal. Pavel Dorofeyev scored a hat trick and there were also goals for Shea Theodore and Brett Howden. The Mammoth racked up 25 shots on goal. Lawson Crouse was one of four different players on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

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

Starting Goalies

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

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

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 31.3 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.6 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.2%.

Jack Eichel is the top points scorer with 16 points, 3 goals and 13 assists, with Mark Stone recording 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Carter Hart have a 2.28 goal against average with a .905 save percentage.

The Mammoth have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.5 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

The top points scorer is Clayton Keller with 13 points, 1 goal and 12 assists, while Dylan Guenther is next best after having 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Karel Vejmelka have a 2.90 GAA with a .894 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The two teams should combine to go over the total goals line in this NHL clash. Our pick is available at -128 which looks an attractive price.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Golden Knights vs Mammoth stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Golden Knights 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 the last 3 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Mammoth games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Mammoth games at home.
• 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 3 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 56.2% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

If you’re confident when it comes to the Total but want to get more juice in the odds, then the Match Winner & Total Goals lines provides an option to achieve a bigger potential return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Guenther Over 3.5 Shots -141

Dylan Guenther (Mammoth) has fired Over 3.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -141 that he goes over the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 4 - 2 Mammoth

Let’s go for the Golden Knights to win 4-2, a bet which is available at +1400. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Mammoth

1-0

Knights

+4500

Mammoth

+5000

2-0

Knights

+4000

Mammoth

+4500

2-1

Knights

+1300

Mammoth

+1400

3-0

Knights

+2400

Mammoth

+2900

3-1

Knights

+1500

Mammoth

+1600

3-2

Knights

+950

Mammoth

+950

4-0

Knights

+3500

Mammoth

+4500

4-1

Knights

+1300

Mammoth

+1500

4-2

Knights

+1400

Mammoth

+1500

4-3

Knights

+1050

Mammoth

+1100

5-1

Knights

+2400

Mammoth

+2800

5-2

Knights

+1500

Mammoth

+1600

5-3

Knights

+2000

Mammoth

+2200

5-4

Knights

+1700

Mammoth

+1600

6-1

Knights

+5000

Mammoth

+5500

6-2

Knights

+3300

Mammoth

+3500

6-3

Knights

+2800

Mammoth

+3000

6-4

Knights

+4000

Mammoth

+4500

6-5

Knights

+4000

Mammoth

+4500

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth 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.

There’s the opportunity to back Utah Mammoth at -105 on the Moneyline although Vegas Golden Knights are priced up at betting odds of -114. The hosts have a 51% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading sportsbooks.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -132.

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

Knights

-114

Mammoth

-105

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+135

Tie

+295

Mammoth

+170

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

+198

Mammoth +1.5

-250

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

If you’re looking for an alternative to the game lines, check out the player and goalie props instead. It’s great to wager on Goalscorers, Player Points, Shots and Goaltender Saves as potential options.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Utah Mammoth Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 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 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.70 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 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 16.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 31
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 24.6
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 31
• Giveaways: 19.2
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 26.4
• Giveaways: 18.2
• Takeaways: 4.7

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