Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 3 on 4/24

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The Vegas Golden Knights will play against the Utah Mammoth in Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs. The series is tied at 1-1, and both teams are looking to take the lead. This game is set to take place at Delta Center on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 9:30 PM.

Vegas, coached by John Tortorella, comes from the Pacific Division. The team had a regular season record of 39-43-0. Utah, led by André Tourigny, hails from the Central Division with a regular season record of 43-39-0. The game will be broadcast on TBS.

Golden Knights vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine -113, Utah Mammoth MoneyLine -105

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights had a strong regular season with their scoring abilities. They scored 264 goals, which ranked 12th in the league. Their power play was effective, netting 58 goals, placing them 6th.

In the postseason, the Golden Knights split their first two games against the Utah Mammoth. They won the first game 4-2 but lost the second one 3-2. Carter Hart was in goal for both games, making a total of 58 saves.

Jack Eichel is one of the key players for the Golden Knights. During the regular season, he played 74 games and recorded 90 points. Mark Stone and Mitchell Marner are also important contributors with 73 and 80 points, respectively.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth had a mixed start to their postseason. In Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights, they lost 4-2. Logan Cooley and Kevin Stenlund each scored a goal in that game.

In Game 2, the Mammoth bounced back with a 3-2 win. Dylan Guenther played a key role with a goal and an assist. Karel Vejmelka was solid in goal, making 19 saves.

During the regular season, the Mammoth scored 268 goals, ranking them 10th in the league. They struggled with giveaways, ranking 30th, but their faceoff wins were 13th. Karel Vejmelka was their top goalie with 38 wins in 64 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the Utah Mammoth with a moneyline of -113. The Golden Knights have scored 6 goals in their first postseason game, while the Mammoth have 5. Given the Golden Knights’ slight edge in postseason performance and regular season stats, they are a solid pick to win.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown defensive strength, with the Golden Knights allowing 231 goals and the Mammoth 228 in the regular season. With both teams scoring around 5-6 goals in their first postseason games, the under 6.0 (-119) is a reasonable pick.