Washington Capitals vs Utah Mammoth Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Capitals vs Mammoth

The Washington Capitals go up against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, March 26.

There are betting odds of -141 when it comes to the Capitals and the Mammoth going under the 6.5 goals line. This looks too good an opportunity to pass up.

Washington Capitals have now lost back-to-back games. On the road in their previous appearance, St Louis Blues won 3-0 at Enterprise Center. They racked up 21 shots on goal, with goalie Logan Thompson stopping 24 shots (.923).

Utah Mammoth lost their last game, being beaten at home to Edmonton Oilers 5-2 at Delta Center. Lawson Crouse and Alexander Kerfoot each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Mammoth are bidding for a third successive win against the Caps. They previously won 5-4 (SO) and 3-2 at Capital One Arena. The past 3 H2H games have seen the Mammoth land two wins.

Starting Goalies

Logan Thompson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-21-6	2.5	.912	4
23/24	25-14-3	2.7	.908	1

Vitek Vanecek (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-13-3	3	.883	1
23/24	17-9-3	3.18	.890	0

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 24.6 shots on goal, with a 16.2% powerplay efficiency. The Caps have been giving up 2.4 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.2%.

Ryan Leonard is the top points scorer with 6 points, 5 goals and 1 assist, with Alexei Protas racking up 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.23 goal against average with a .920 save percentage.

The Mammoth have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 8.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.5%.

The top points scorer is Lawson Crouse with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, while Clayton Keller is next in line after having 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Karel Vejmelka have a 3.41 GAA with a .876 SV%, including one shutout.

Washington Capitals vs Utah Mammoth Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Washington Capitals vs Utah Mammoth betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

We’re not expecting the scoreboard to tick over too much for this NHL clash. Odds of -141 are available for Unders and that means we need six goals or less to be scored.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Capitals vs Mammoth stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Capitals games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Capitals games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Capitals games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Mammoth games.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 58.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. 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: Clayton Keller Over 2.5 Shots -175

Clayton Keller (Mammoth) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. There is odds of -175 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Capitals 2 - 4 Mammoth

There are odds of +1400 available that the Mammoth land a 4-2 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Capitals

Mammoth

1-0

Capitals

+6000

Mammoth

+5500

2-0

Capitals

+5500

Mammoth

+5000

2-1

Capitals

+1600

Mammoth

+1500

3-0

Capitals

+4000

Mammoth

+3000

3-1

Capitals

+2200

Mammoth

+1800

3-2

Capitals

+950

Mammoth

+850

4-0

Capitals

+5500

Mammoth

+3500

4-1

Capitals

+2000

Mammoth

+1400

4-2

Capitals

+1800

Mammoth

+1400

4-3

Capitals

+1050

Mammoth

+950

5-0

Capitals

+9000

Mammoth

+6000

5-1

Capitals

+3400

Mammoth

+2200

5-2

Capitals

+2000

Mammoth

+1500

5-3

Capitals

+2500

Mammoth

+2000

5-4

Capitals

+2000

Mammoth

+1800

6-0

Capitals

+14000

Mammoth

+9000

6-1

Capitals

+8000

Mammoth

+4500

6-2

Capitals

+4000

Mammoth

+2500

6-3

Capitals

+3400

Mammoth

+2500

6-4

Capitals

+5000

Mammoth

+4000

6-5

Capitals

+4500

Mammoth

+4500

7-0

Capitals

+4500

Mammoth

+13000

7-1

Capitals

+13000

Mammoth

+8000

7-2

Capitals

+10000

Mammoth

+6600

7-3

Capitals

+6600

Mammoth

+5000

7-4

Capitals

+7000

Mammoth

+5500

7-5

Capitals

+11000

Mammoth

+9000

7-6

Capitals

+11000

Mammoth

+10000

8-1

Capitals

+11000

Mammoth

+13000

8-2

Capitals

+11000

Mammoth

+11000

8-3

Capitals

+11000

Mammoth

+11000

8-4

Capitals

+13000

Mammoth

+10000

8-5

Capitals

+15000

Mammoth

+12500

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Washington Capitals 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.

Utah Mammoth are -133 favorites and that means a 57% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Washington Capitals are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +112.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -132.

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Moneyline

Capitals

+112

Mammoth

-133

3-Way Moneyline

Capitals

+190

Tie

+310

Mammoth

+114

Puck Line

Capitals +1.5

-233

Mammoth -1.5

+186

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

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Washington Capitals Stats

Utah Mammoth Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 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 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.10 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 23.4
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.5

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