Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/9

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The Nashville Predators head to the Delta Center to take on the Utah Mammoth in an NHL regular season game. The game will be on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Predators have a record of 37-32-10 this season. They hold the 8th spot in the Western Conference and are 5th in the Western Central Division. On the other side, the Mammoth have a 41-30-6 record. They are ranked 4th in both the Western Conference and the Western Central Division.

Predators vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Nashville Predators +141, Utah Mammoth -167

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have been busy on the road lately. They secured a big 5-0 win against the Anaheim Ducks. Erik Haula had a goal and an assist, while Ryan O’Reilly added two assists.

The Predators faced the Los Angeles Kings twice, winning one game and losing the other. They beat the Kings 5-4 in one game but lost 3-2 in the other. Roman Josi was a standout player with a goal and an assist in the loss.

In a recent game against the San Jose Sharks, the Predators won 6-3. Filip Forsberg was key with two goals and an assist. Tyson Jost also contributed with a goal and two assists.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth recently had a strong performance at home against the Edmonton Oilers. They scored 6 goals on 31 shots and won by 1 goal. Nick Schmaltz led with 2 goals, while Dylan Guenther added 2 assists.

In a previous game, the Mammoth played the Vancouver Canucks away and won by 3 goals. They scored 7 goals on 24 shots, with Clayton Keller scoring 3 goals. Dylan Guenther also contributed with a goal and an assist.

Against the Seattle Kraken, the Mammoth secured a 4-goal win. They had 6 goals on 31 shots, and their power play was effective with 3 goals. Logan Cooley scored 2 goals, and Dylan Guenther had a goal and 2 assists.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are favored to win with a moneyline of -167. The Nashville Predators are the underdogs at +141. Based on skater and goaltending stats, Utah has a stronger defensive record with fewer goals against. The projected score is Utah 4, Nashville 3. The recommendation is to pick Utah Mammoth to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.5 goals. Utah’s defense ranks 6th in goals against, while Nashville’s defense ranks 20th. Given the projected score of 4-3, the total would be 7 goals. The recommendation is to take the over at 6.5 (+102).