Seattle Kraken vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/17

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The Seattle Kraken will visit the Utah Mammoth for an NHL regular season game. This game will take place at the Delta Center on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Kraken come into this game with a record of 21-17-9. They are led by head coach Lane Lambert and currently rank third in the Western Pacific Division. The Utah Mammoth have a 24-20-4 record and are guided by head coach André Tourigny. They sit fourth in the Western Central Division.

Kraken vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Utah Mammoth MoneyLine -187, Seattle Kraken MoneyLine +154

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have faced some tough games recently. They played the Boston Bruins and lost 4-2. Eeli Tolvanen scored one of the goals and Brandon Montour added an assist.

Earlier in the week, the Kraken had a narrow loss to the New Jersey Devils, 3-2. Jared McCann shone with a goal and an assist. Adam Larsson also contributed with a goal and three blocks.

The Kraken’s most recent win was against the New York Rangers, finishing 4-2. Jared McCann, Jordan Eberle, and Eeli Tolvanen each scored in the game. Philipp Grubauer made 20 saves to help secure the win.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth had a strong performance in their recent games. They won four out of their last five games, including a narrow 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars. Their only loss came against the Columbus Blue Jackets, where they fell 3-2.

Key players like Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller have been essential to the team’s success. Schmaltz scored a total of four goals and provided several assists in the last five games. Keller also contributed with assists and played a vital role in setting up scoring opportunities.

The Mammoth’s defense has been effective, blocking shots and limiting opponents’ goals. They ranked 17th in the league for blocks and 21st for hits. Goalie Karel Vejmelka has been solid, with 22 wins and 815 saves this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -187. The Kraken are the underdogs with a moneyline of +154. Based on current stats, the Mammoth have a slight edge with their higher goal and assist rankings. The projected score is Utah Mammoth 3, Seattle Kraken 2. Therefore, the pick is for the Utah Mammoth to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have shown strong goaltending with no shutouts this season. Given the projected score of Utah Mammoth 3, Seattle Kraken 2, the total is expected to be 5. With this in mind, the recommendation is to take the under at 5.5 (-101).