Utah Mammoth vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/14

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The Utah Mammoth will visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, December 14, 2025. This NHL Regular Season game is set at PPG Paints Arena. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ at 3:00 PM.

The Mammoth come into the game with a 15-15-3 record. Led by head coach André Tourigny, they rank 9th in the Western Conference and 4th in their division. Meanwhile, the Penguins, coached by Dan Muse, hold a 14-9-8 record. They are also 9th in their conference but 6th in the Eastern Metropolitan division.

Mammoth vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Utah Mammoth vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Utah Mammoth Puck Line: -1.5 (+172)
    • Pittsburgh Penguins Puck Line: +1.5 (-212)
    • Utah Mammoth MoneyLine: -141
    • Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine: +119
    • Over/Under: 6.0 (-110)

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth are coming off a win against the Seattle Kraken, with a score of 5-3. In that game, Nick Schmaltz and Kevin Stenlund led the way with multiple points. The team had 32 shots on goal and managed to block 17 shots from the Kraken.

In the game before Seattle, the Mammoth faced the Florida Panthers. They lost 4-3 but showed some strong play. Dylan Guenther scored twice, and Jack McBain added a goal, but it was not enough to secure a win.

The Mammoth’s top players this season include Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller. Schmaltz has 29 points with 12 goals and 17 assists. Keller has 28 points, contributing 10 goals and 18 assists so far this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a rough patch in their recent games. They lost to the San Jose Sharks 6-5, despite having more shots on goal. The team managed three power play goals but still fell short.

In the game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Penguins were defeated 4-2. They had 38 shots on goal but only scored twice. Bryan Rust and Erik Karlsson were key players, each scoring a goal.

Against the Anaheim Ducks, the Penguins suffered another close loss, 4-3. They had an impressive 47 shots on goal. Anthony Mantha and Noel Acciari each contributed a goal in the effort.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are favored against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a MoneyLine of -141. Utah has strong offensive stats, ranking 9th in goals and 7th in shots on goal. The Penguins have a MoneyLine of +119. Given Utah’s offensive strength and better ranking in several key areas, they are the recommended pick to win the game. The projected score is Utah Mammoth 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with both options at -110. Utah’s offensive numbers suggest a high-scoring game, while Pittsburgh also ranks well in goals and assists. Both teams have not recorded any shutouts this season, indicating a likelihood of goals being scored. The recommendation is to pick the over, with a projected total of 7 goals in the game.