- Matchup: Utah Mammoth vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Event Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Lines: Mammoth (-145) Blackhawks (+125)
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The Chicago Blackhawks (0-2-1) will face off against the Utah Mammoth (1-1-0) at the United Center this Monday. The betting odds favor Utah at -145, while Chicago sits at +125, with a total over/under of 6.5.
In their last game, Utah secured a close 3-2 victory over the Predators. Although their offensive performance was average, they capitalized on 3 of 23 shot attempts and had 4 power play opportunities but failed to score any of them. The Mammoth incurred 14 penalty minutes during the match.
Regarding scoring statistics, the Utah Mammoth have netted just 4 goals this season, ranking 29th in the NHL, while allowing the same number. They currently have 2 points, translating to a .500 points percentage. The Mammoth have had 7 power play opportunities, converting 1 for a success rate of 14.29%. At even strength, they have allowed 3 goals while scoring the same amount. Utah has attempted 56 shots this season, with a shooting percentage of 7.1%, and has faced 49 shots from opponents while posting a .918 save percentage. Their opponents have secured 9 power play chances, yielding 1 goal for the Mammoth this season (13th in professional hockey).
Karel Vejmelka is expected to guard the net in this matchup. In his professional career, Vejmelka has recorded 89 quality starts, resulting in a quality start percentage of .473. He has maintained a save percentage of .900 over 11,127 minutes played. Facing 5,984 shots, he has made 5,383 saves, with 601 goals scored against him, yielding a goals-against average of 3.24. Vejmelka’s overall record stands at 71-98-19 from 188 games.
In their previous contest, Chicago faced off against the Canadiens, succumbing to a 3-2 defeat. They managed 4 power play opportunities, converting only 1, and netted 2 goals from 22 shots on goal.
This season, the Blackhawks have taken 65 shots, placing them 18th in professional hockey, and hold a shooting percentage of 10.77%, while allowing 98 shots from opponents. Their penalty kill percentage is 76.47% against 17 power plays faced, and their save percentage is 89.8%. The Blackhawks have generated 10 power play chances but converted only 10%, netting 1 goal on the power play (27th in the league). With 6 goals scored at even strength and 1 on the power play, they’ve allowed a total of 10 goals against—6 at even strength and 4 while down a man. Currently, the Blackhawks have accumulated just 7 goals and 1 point, sitting at a .167 points percentage.
Expect Spencer Knight to be in goal for Chicago. He has made 2,420 saves out of 2,677 shots faced, resulting in a .904 save percentage. Knight’s career record is 49-35-9 from 97 games played, with 87 starts to his name. With a total ice time of 19 minutes, his quality start percentage is 51.7%, achieving 45 quality starts throughout his career. In total, he has allowed 257 goals across a competitive landscape, where teams average 811.58 goals a contest.
Who will take the victory in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Chicago (+125)
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