New Jersey vs Utah Mammoth Prediction 3 January 2026
🔊 New Jersey take on Utah in the NHL regular season. The teams enter this matchup with different objectives- the Devils aim to solidify their playoff position, while the visitors from Utah are looking to climb out of the mid-table. This head-to-head promises to be dynamic with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities for both sides. Below is our prediction for the game.
Head-to-Head
📊The teams New Jersey Devils and Utah Mammoth have three matches in their record. The statistics are as follows:
- wins (including extra time) for the home team - 3, for the away team - 0;
- scored goals: 8 against 2;
- average total of the match - 3.33.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - Utah Mammoth
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
The Devils actively utilize puck possession, aiming to control the game through plays in the neutral zone, generating numerous shots on goal-around 32-34 shots per game. The team performs confidently on offense, but they still struggle with positional lapses in defense, which often lead to opponent counterattacks.
At home, New Jersey appear stronger than on the road. They secure over 55% of their points in front of their fans, a crucial factor considering their desire to remain in playoff contention. However, luck hasn't been on their side in recent home games, suffering three consecutive losses. It seems it's time to put an end to this streak.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Utah Mammoth Team Overview
Utah generate a high volume of shots on goal, averaging around 31-33 per game. This makes them a formidable threat even against tightly packed defenses. The team excels at launching quick counterattacks, though they sometimes fall short in finishing compared to their opponents.
On the road, Mammoth perform less consistently, with their points percentage dropping to about 45-48%, highlighting their struggles to adapt to the opponent's style of play away from home. This could pose a significant challenge in their matchup against New Jersey.
Match Results: Utah Mammoth
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors - 0;
- Average total in the first period: 0.67;
- Today's home team averages 0.33 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.33.
First Period Stats: New Jersey Devils (home) vs Utah Mammoth (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 24;
- Number of wins: 6 (31.58%) vs 7 (29.17%);
- Number of losses: 7 (36.84%) vs 6 (25%);
- Number of draws: 6 (31.58%) vs 11 (45.83%).
- Average goals scored: 0.84 vs 0.88;
- Average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 7;
- Average total in the first period: 1.5 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.1) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5).
- Under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in last 7 New Jersey Devils games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 3;
- Number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 0.
- New Jersey Devils have not won (in regular time) in 9 of last 10 home games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.67, for the away team - 0.67;
- average total goals in H2H - 3.33;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 0 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 0 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 0 once.
Statistics: New Jersey Devils vs Utah Mammoth
- average total in the tournament: 5.5 vs 5.76;
- average total goals scored: 2.73 vs 3.07;
- average total goals conceded: 3 vs 2.88;
- New Jersey Devils: average total at home in the tournament - 2.79;
- Utah Mammoth: average total away in the tournament - 2.96;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.1 (home - 2.6) vs 3.3 (away - 3.4).
- New Jersey Devils scored under 3.5 goals in last 8 games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams showcase their strengths and weaknesses heading into this matchup: New Jersey need to stabilize their defense and improve offensive efficiency, while Utah aim to maintain their high-level attack against the hosts' weak defense. We're likely to witness an open game with plenty of chances for both sides, but we lean towards the hosts: they appear more stable and previously defeated Utah 3-0 on home ice. We'll back a New Jersey win, including overtime and shootouts.
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