Vegas vs Utah Mammoth Prediction 12 November 2026
🔊 Vegas knocked Utah out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the spring, and now the rivals meet again at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights return home after a successful road trip in which they did not lose a game in regulation. The Mammoth are in a different mood. André Tourigny’s team ended a long road trip with a defeat in Ottawa, although their performance gave them every reason to expect points. Injuries to defencemen add to their problems. Still, last season’s playoff series showed that Utah know how to cause Vegas problems. Can the visitors get revenge?
It was hot in spring
📊 The teams met nine times last season. Utah had the edge in the regular season, winning two of their three games. Their last meeting ended in a shutout win for the Mammoth in Las Vegas (4-0). The Knights came out on top in the playoffs, though. Vegas won the first-round series 4-2 despite trailing 2-1 after three games. The turning point came in Game 4, which the Golden Knights won in overtime (5-4). The next game also went to overtime, and Vegas closed out the series with a 5-1 win. Each of the last four head-to-head games produced at least six goals.
Head-to-head statistics Vegas - Utah Mammoth
Heading home unbeaten
Vegas Golden Knights are third in the Western Conference with 26 points. Ryan Craig’s team have won three of their last four games and finished their recent road trip with a 3-0-1 record. Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev remain key figures in attack, while Shea Theodore and Noah Hanifin help build plays from the back. The Golden Knights do not always get through second periods without mistakes, however, and that has already cost them points. They now begin a home stand against an opponent they faced in a six-game playoff series this spring.
In Buffalo, Vegas first weathered the hosts’ pressure before capitalising on their mistakes. Mitch Marner opened the scoring shorthanded, intercepting the puck and converting a breakaway. Soon afterwards, Barbashev set up Eichel, who doubled the lead. The Sabres pulled one back in the third period, but Tomas Hertl quickly responded with a well-placed shot and then scored again to complete his double. Vegas won 4-1, although their opponents registered 28 shots on goal during the game. Adin Hill saved 27 of them, finishing with a 96.4% save percentage.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
Chances are there, but points are lacking
Utah sit eighth in the Western Conference with 21 points. They have won ten games, but their recent results have been inconsistent. A five-game road trip brought two wins and one loss beyond regulation. Clayton Keller recorded a point in every game of the trip, finishing with one goal and seven assists. Logan Cooley has also stood out in attack, while Mikhail Sergachev has been heavily involved in building plays. Things are more difficult in defence: Nate Schmidt has an upper-body injury, and John Marino is also on the injured list.
Utah started their last game against Ottawa well, outshooting their opponents 14-7 in the first period. Keller answered Fabian Zetterlund’s goal by scoring on the rebound from his own shot. The score stayed the same in the second period, and the teams traded goals again in the third. Barrett Hayton equalised after Michael Amadio had scored, but the Mammoth could not hold on to the tie. Ottawa scored twice in the final three minutes, including an empty-net goal. Utah lost 2-4, despite leading 32-21 in shots and winning 55% of faceoffs to Ottawa’s 45%.
Match Results: Utah Mammoth
First-Period Prediction
Utah Mammoth have scored in the first period in six consecutive away head-to-head games against Vegas Golden Knights. In their recent away games, they have averaged 1.33 goals in the first period. We pick Utah Mammoth First-Period Team Total Over 0.5 Goals at odds of 1.57.
Result Prediction
Utah Mammoth have failed to win in regulation in seven of their last eight NHL games. Vegas Golden Knights have six home wins this season, although Utah also have six away wins. We pick Vegas Golden Knights not to lose in regulation (1X) at odds of 1.43.
Total Goals Prediction
Utah Mammoth have scored more than 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight NHL away games. In their recent home games, Vegas Golden Knights have allowed an average of 3.5 goals, while Utah Mammoth have scored an average of 3.17 in their recent away games. We pick Utah Mammoth Team Total Over 2.5 Goals at odds of 1.61.
Reliable Bet
Utah Mammoth have scored at least three goals in seven of their last eight NHL away games. Vegas have allowed an average of 3.5 goals in their recent home games. We pick Utah Mammoth Team Total Over 2 Goals at odds of 1.26; exactly two goals means the stake is refunded.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
The spring series between Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth was memorable not only for the battle to advance to the next round, but also for its high-scoring finishes. The teams have scored at least six goals in each of their last four head-to-head games. There are grounds for a similar scenario now, too. Vegas return from a successful road trip, and their attack recently put four past Buffalo. Despite losing to Ottawa, Utah created plenty of chances and registered 32 shots on goal. Injuries to defencemen, however, make things harder for the Mammoth. Over 5.5 goals has landed in four of Utah's last five games. Given these factors, I expect an open game in which both teams can score more than once. My pick is Over 5.5 Goals.
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