Mammoth vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - Dec. 14

The Utah Mammoth (15-15-3) go on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-8, losers of four in a row) at PPG Paints Arena. The matchup on Sunday, Dec. 14 begins at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which club we predict will come out on top in Sunday's action on the ice.

Over the past 10 games for the Penguins, their offense has put up 33 goals while their defense has conceded 34 (they have a 4-2-4 record in those games). In 36 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with 12 goals (33.3% conversion rate).

Mammoth vs. Penguins Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final tally of Penguins 4, Mammoth 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+115)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Mammoth Splits and Trends

  • The Mammoth (15-15-3 overall) have a 3-3-6 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • Utah has 15 points (6-5-3) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Mammoth registered only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Utah has taken five points from the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-4-3 record).
  • The Mammoth are 14-6-0 in the 20 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 28 points).
  • In the 12 games when Utah has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 17 points after finishing 8-3-1.
  • In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Utah is 11-10-2 (24 points).
  • The Mammoth's opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Mammoth finished 3-5-1 in those contests (seven points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have a 1-8-9 record in overtime contests this season and a 14-8-8 overall record.
  • Pittsburgh has earned nine points (3-3-3) in its nine games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Penguins scored only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (0-1-2) in those contests.
  • Pittsburgh has earned three points (0-4-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Penguins have scored at least three goals in 19 games, earning 31 points from those contests.
  • This season, Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 2-5-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 4-5-5 (13 points).
  • The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Penguins finished 9-3-3 in those matchups (21 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Mammoth Rank Mammoth AVG Penguins AVG Penguins Rank
14th 3.06 Goals Scored 3.17 11th
14th 2.94 Goals Allowed 2.87 12th
14th 28.5 Shots 28.7 13th
3rd 25.3 Shots Allowed 28.7 20th
27th 15.38% Power Play % 32.93% 1st
8th 83.52% Penalty Kill % 84.27% 5th

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