Pittsburgh vs Utah Mammoth Prediction 29 October 2026
🔊 Ten days ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Utah Mammoth put on a shootout, combining for nine goals. Now, the two sides square off again-this time on Pittsburgh’s home ice, with the Penguins seeking payback. After dropping four straight, Dan Muse’s team have finally rebounded with back-to-back wins, while the Mammoth are coming off a setback against Minnesota. Still, Utah’s offense has looked far more dangerous this season. Can the hosts contain a team that already put five goals past them in their last head-to-head?
Nine goals and a home victory
📊 The previous head-to-head took place on October 20 in Salt Lake City, where Utah Mammoth edged out a 5-4 victory. Each of Utah’s five goals came from a different player: Clayton Keller, Kevin Stenlund, Nate Schmidt, Kailer Yamamoto, and Nick Schmaltz all found the net. For the Pittsburgh Penguins, Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell, Egor Chinakhov, and Declan Carlisle got on the scoresheet. Mikhail Sergachev and Daniil But each recorded an assist.
Head-to-head statistics Pittsburgh - Utah Mammoth
They have to grind out their wins.
Pittsburgh Penguins are still struggling to find consistency. Over their last ten games, the Penguins have managed just three wins, averaging 2.6 goals scored and conceding 3.2 per game. Even a respectable power play conversion rate of 20.6% hasn’t always been enough to turn things around. Still, after dropping four straight, Pittsburgh responded with back-to-back victories. Nicholas Robertson has already netted six goals this season, but Dan Muse continues to grapple with roster issues. In their most recent outing, Evgeni Malkin missed the game due to illness.
The clash with Nashville nearly ended in another setback. Pittsburgh trailed 1-2 heading into the third period despite generating plenty of chances. Juuse Saros repeatedly denied Rickard Rakell, but with just 66 seconds left on the clock, the Swede finally leveled the score. In overtime, Ville Koivunen secured the win for the home side. Meanwhile, Arturs Silovs once again came up big for his team in several dangerous situations. With injuries to their forwards, Pittsburgh’s young players saw increased ice time and seized their opportunity.
Match Results: Pittsburgh Penguins
The offense knows how to surprise.
Utah have won six of their last ten games, averaging 3.5 goals per outing. André Tourigny's side are especially dangerous on the power play, converting at a league-best 34.8% clip with 16 goals scored with the man advantage. Clayton Keller leads the way with 15 points, while Nick Schmaltz has tallied 13-including seven goals. Still, despite their offensive firepower, the Mammoth sometimes struggle against teams that press aggressively off the puck.
Minnesota managed to impose just that kind of game. Over the first two periods, Utah managed only nine shots on target. The contest was also marked by a flurry of penalties: 52 penalty minutes and three fights. The opposition scored twice on the power play, while the Mammoth failed to convert any of their four opportunities. The hosts ramped up the pressure in the third, firing 18 shots and avoiding a shutout thanks to Logan Cooley. However, they couldn't complete the comeback (1-3). Karel Vejmelka turned aside 27 of 30 shots.
Match Results: Utah Mammoth
First Period Prediction
Pittsburgh Penguins have avoided defeat in the opening period in 12 of their last 13 NHL home games. On average, they concede just 0.4 goals in the first period at home this season. Our pick: Pittsburgh Penguins to avoid defeat in the first period (1X) at odds of 1.38.
Match Outcome Prediction
Pittsburgh Penguins have failed to win in regulation in 10 of their last 11 NHL games. However, with four home victories this season, the hosts are still capable of snapping that streak. Utah Mammoth double chance (X2) is available at odds of 1.5.
Total Goals Prediction
The under 6.5 goals line has hit in 7 of Pittsburgh Penguins’ last 8 home games in the NHL. At home, the Penguins are averaging 2.75 goals scored and conceding just 1.5 per game, while Utah Mammoth are putting up an average of 3.4 goals on the road. The visitors’ offensive output adds some risk to a low-scoring prediction, but Pittsburgh’s home form supports a total under 6.5 goals at odds of 1.72.
Reliable Bet
In nine consecutive home games, the Pittsburgh Penguins have seen the first period end with under 2.5 goals in the NHL. Over the course of the season, the Penguins are averaging just 0.4 goals scored and conceded in the opening frame on home ice. Our pick: under 2.5 goals in the first period at odds of 1.28.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Utah Mammoth have looked far more convincing offensively than Pittsburgh Penguins lately. The Mammoth have scored at least three goals in six of their last seven games, while the Penguins have conceded an average of 3.6 goals over their previous five outings. Just ten days ago, Utah capitalized on Pittsburgh’s defensive struggles, putting five goals past them. In fact, Utah have scored more than two goals in four of their last five head-to-head meetings. My pick is Utah Mammoth over 2.5 goals (team total).
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