Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29

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The NHL regular season continues with a game between the Nashville Predators and the Utah Mammoth. The game will take place at the Delta Center on Monday, December 29, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

Nashville enters the game with a 16-17-4 record, sitting 12th in the Western Conference. Utah holds an 18-18-3 record, placing 9th in the same conference. Both teams belong to the Western Central Division, with Utah ranked 4th and Nashville 6th in the division standings.

Predators vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Nashville Predators Puck Line +1.5 (-192), Utah Mammoth Puck Line -1.5 (+158), Nashville Predators MoneyLine +135, Utah Mammoth MoneyLine -161, Over/Under 5.5

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They lost their last game against the St. Louis Blues by a score of 3-2. Juuse Saros, the goalie, made 17 saves out of 20 shots in that game.

In their win against the Minnesota Wild, the Predators scored 3 goals and had 2 on the power play. Juuse Saros was strong in the net with 30 saves. Steven Stamkos and Ryan O’Reilly each contributed a goal and an assist.

Filip Forsberg and Ryan O’Reilly have been key players for the Predators. Forsberg has 16 goals and 13 assists in the season. O’Reilly has 11 goals and 21 assists, making him a consistent performer on the ice.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 4-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets on December 21 but faced a narrow 0-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on December 23. In these games, Vitek Vanecek has been a key figure in goal, recording 25 saves against the Avalanche.

Top skaters for the Mammoth include Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller. Guenther recorded two assists against the Jets, while Keller contributed with a goal and an assist in the same game. Mikhail Sergachev has also been active, with two assists against the Jets and a notable six blocks against the Avalanche.

Overall, the Mammoth rank 12th in goals and 8th in shots on goal for the season. They have also been active defensively, with 554 blocks, placing them 16th in the league. As they continue their season, the team’s ability to convert shots into goals will be crucial.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are favored to win against the Nashville Predators with a moneyline of -161. The Mammoth have better overall stats, including goals and assists, ranking 12th in goals. Based on these factors, the Mammoth are projected to win 4-2, making them the pick for the moneyline.

The total for the game is set at 5.5 goals. With both teams having strong offensive stats, including the Mammoth’s 116 goals and Predators’ 103 goals, a high-scoring game is likely. The projected total score is 6, making the over 5.5 (-121) the recommended pick.