Pittsburgh Penguins vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/14

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will visit the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center. The game is set for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Pittsburgh enters the game with a record of 32-18-15, holding the second spot in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Utah, with a 34-27-6 record, is in fourth place in the Western Central Division. Penguins’ head coach Dan Muse will lead his team against André Tourigny’s Mammoth squad. Both teams aim to strengthen their positions as the regular season continues.

Penguins vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins +129, Utah Mammoth -154

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a tough stretch recently. They lost 6-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights on March 12. In that game, Ryan Shea led the team with two assists.

Before facing Vegas, the Penguins dropped a close 5-4 game to the Carolina Hurricanes. Bryan Rust was a standout player, scoring two goals and providing an assist. Despite the loss, they managed to score a power play goal.

On March 8, the Penguins secured a 5-4 win against the Boston Bruins. Anthony Mantha played a key role by scoring two goals. Erik Karlsson contributed with two assists and six shots on goal.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth have had a challenging stretch in their recent games. They lost to the Chicago Blackhawks twice, both by a score of 3-2, and suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to the Minnesota Wild. However, they had two wins before these losses, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4 and shutting out the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0.

In terms of player performances, Clayton Keller is a key player for the Mammoth. He has played 66 games with 19 goals and 45 assists. Dylan Guenther has also been contributing, scoring 31 goals and getting 25 assists over 64 games.

Goaltending for the Mammoth has been primarily handled by Karel Vejmelka. He has appeared in 51 games, recording 30 wins and 1,182 saves. Vitek Vanecek has played 16 games, adding 345 saves to his record.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are favored to win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Mammoth have a MoneyLine of -154, while the Penguins sit at +129. The projected score is Utah Mammoth 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3, making Utah the better pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with odds of -112 for the over and -109 for the under. With a projected score of 4-3 in favor of the Mammoth, the total points are expected to be 7. This suggests taking the over on this game.