Seattle Kraken vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for Friday on 12/12

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The Seattle Kraken are set to play the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center. The game is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+.

Seattle Kraken comes into this game with a 12-10-6 record. They are ranked 11th in the Western Conference. On the other hand, Utah Mammoth holds a 14-15-3 record and sits 10th in the conference standings.

Kraken vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Utah Mammoth -178, Seattle Kraken +150

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken recently secured a narrow victory against the Los Angeles Kings, winning 3-2. Vince Dunn played a significant role with one goal and two assists. Matty Beniers and Jared McCann also contributed with a goal each.

In their previous game, the Kraken faced a setback against the Minnesota Wild, losing 4-1. Jordan Eberle was the lone goal scorer for the Kraken. The team struggled to generate offense, managing only 24 shots on goal.

Seattle’s overall season performance sees them ranked 22nd in goals with 70 and 24th in assists with 126. The team has tallied 16 power play goals, ranking 10th in the league. Philipp Grubauer has been a key player in the net, with 153 saves in his eight appearances this season.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth had a tough stretch in their recent games. They dropped two games at home, losing to the Florida Panthers 4-3 and the Los Angeles Kings 4-2. Their last win came against the Vancouver Canucks with a solid 4-1 victory.

In their recent performances, Dylan Guenther stood out with two goals against the Panthers. Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz have also been key contributors, with Keller scoring a goal and an assist against the Kings. The team had a strong showing against the Ducks, winning 7-0, where JJ Peterka had two goals and two assists.

The Mammoth’s goaltending has seen mixed results with Vitek Vanecek and Karel Vejmelka sharing duties. Vanecek has struggled with only two wins in nine games. Vejmelka has fared better, securing 12 wins in 24 games, although neither has recorded a shutout this season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Utah Mammoth is favored with a line of -178. They have strong skater stats, ranking 9th in goals and 15th in assists. With Seattle Kraken as the underdog at +150, the Mammoth’s better offensive stats suggest they will win. The projected score is Utah Mammoth 4, Seattle Kraken 2.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 6.0. The goaltending stats show Utah with a higher goals against rank, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games. The projected total is 6, which matches the line. However, with Utah’s offensive edge, the recommendation is to take the over at -101.