Utah Mammoth vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/24

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The Utah Mammoth will play against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. This NHL regular season game is set for Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

The Mammoth have a record of 26-20-4 this season. They hold the 6th spot in the Western Conference. On the other side, the Predators have a record of 24-22-4. They rank 11th in the same conference.

Mammoth vs Predators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Utah Mammoth vs. Nashville Predators
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Utah Mammoth -121, Nashville Predators +101

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth have been strong in recent games. They won four of their last five, including a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther have been key players, with Keller scoring twice and adding an assist in the game against the Flyers.

In their victory over the Seattle Kraken, the Mammoth scored six goals. Nate Schmidt was a standout, scoring twice and assisting twice. The team showed solid defense, allowing only three goals on 21 shots.

On defense, Vitek Vanecek has been steady, but the Mammoth rely heavily on Karel Vejmelka in goal. Vejmelka has played 38 games, securing 24 wins and making 858 saves. The Mammoth’s defense ranks 6th in goals against, showing their ability to limit opponents’ scoring chances.

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators recently took down the Ottawa Senators, winning 5-3. Steven Stamkos led the team with three goals. Ryan O’Reilly chipped in with three assists, helping the Predators secure the victory.

In a previous game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Predators lost 5-3. Filip Forsberg and Ryan O’Reilly were the standout players for Nashville. They combined for three goals and three assists, showing strong offensive play.

The Predators have seen mixed results in recent games. They achieved a significant win against the Colorado Avalanche with a 7-3 scoreline. However, they struggled against the Vegas Golden Knights, losing 7-2.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, go with the Utah Mammoth at -121. The Mammoth have a better defensive rank, with goals against ranked 6th compared to the Predators’ 18th. The projected score is Utah Mammoth 4, Nashville Predators 3, making the Mammoth a solid choice to win straight up.

For the over/under pick, choose the over at 6.0 (-118). Both teams show strong offensive capabilities, with Utah ranking 12th in goals and Nashville not far behind at 17th. The projected total score is 7, which suggests the over is the better option for this game.