Utah Mammoth vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/9

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The Utah Mammoth take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Monday night. The game is set to start at 8:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Mammoth come into the game with a record of 34-25-4, while the Blackhawks hold a record of 23-30-11.

Utah’s head coach, André Tourigny, leads his team into the game ranked 5th in the conference and 4th in the division. On the other side, Jeff Blashill’s Blackhawks are 15th in the conference and 8th in the division. Both teams are part of the Western Central Division, adding an extra layer of rivalry to the game.

Mammoth vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Utah Mammoth vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Utah Mammoth -192, Chicago Blackhawks +158

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth have been strong on the road recently. They won their last three away games, including a tight 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. In that game, Logan Cooley was a standout with two goals.

Vitek Vanecek was perfect in goal against the Philadelphia Flyers, stopping all 16 shots. Nick Schmaltz contributed with a goal and an assist. The team also had a solid 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals, where they scored two power play goals.

Clayton Keller is one of the top skaters for the Mammoth. He has played 63 games with 19 goals and 44 assists. Dylan Guenther has also been effective, leading the team with 29 goals this season.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled in their recent games. They lost a close one to the Dallas Stars, 4-3. Despite the loss, Teuvo Teravainen and Frank Nazar showed their playmaking skills with two assists each.

The Blackhawks have faced some tough opponents, like the Vancouver Canucks. In that game, they fell 6-3 on home ice. Ilya Mikheyev was a standout, contributing a goal and an assist for the Blackhawks.

Spencer Knight has been solid in goal, even when the team has not won. He had a strong performance against the Utah Mammoth, leading to a 4-0 win. The Blackhawks will look to build on that success in their upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a moneyline of -192. Utah’s strong offensive stats, ranking 13th in goals and 15th in assists, suggest they have the edge. The projected score is Utah Mammoth 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2. Based on these factors, Utah Mammoth is the pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown offensive capabilities, but Utah’s defense ranks higher with fewer goals against. With the projected score at Utah Mammoth 4, Chicago Blackhawks 2, the total points are expected to be 6. This aligns with the line, so the pick is to push at 6.0.