Utah Mammoth vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/5

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The NHL regular season continues with the Utah Mammoth visiting the New York Rangers. The game will take place at Madison Square Garden on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Utah enters the game with a record of 19-20-3, coached by André Tourigny. They hold the 12th spot in the Western Conference. The Rangers, with Mike Sullivan as head coach, have a record of 20-18-5 and rank 15th in the Eastern Conference. Both teams look to improve their standings in their respective conferences.

Mammoth vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Utah Mammoth vs New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New York Rangers MoneyLine -126, Utah Mammoth MoneyLine +106

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth have had mixed results recently. They won against the New York Islanders, scoring 7-2. However, they lost their most recent game against the New Jersey Devils by a score of 4-1.

Dylan Guenther is a standout player for the Mammoth. In a recent game, he scored 3 goals and had 1 assist. Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller also contribute with both having 36 points this season.

In goal, Karel Vejmelka has been the main player. He has played 31 games, earning 17 wins. Vitek Vanecek has 2 wins in his 12 games played.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers recently defeated the Florida Panthers 5-1. Mika Zibanejad stood out with 3 goals and 2 assists. Artemi Panarin added 2 goals and an assist, showing strong play in the game.

Before the win over the Panthers, the Rangers lost to the Washington Capitals 6-3. Adam Fox scored a goal and an assist, while Artemi Panarin contributed 2 assists. The Rangers had a tough time keeping up with the Capitals’ offense.

In another recent game, the Rangers lost 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes. Jonathan Quick did not play in this game. The team managed to score twice, with goals from Jonny Brodzinski and Vladislav Gavrikov.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Rangers are favored with a moneyline of -126 against the Utah Mammoth. The Rangers have a solid defense, ranking 4th in goals against this season. This makes them a strong pick to win straight up. The projected score is Rangers 3, Mammoth 2, supporting a Rangers win.

The total for the game is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have shown strong defensive capabilities, with the Rangers allowing fewer goals. This suggests a lower-scoring game. The projected total of 5 goals supports taking the under at -105.