- Matchup: Utah Mammoth vs Detroit Red Wings
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Mammoth (+126) Red Wings (-152)
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The Utah Mammoth (16-15-3) are set to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (18-12-3) at Little Caesars Arena this Wednesday. The odds for this game place the Mammoth at +126 while the Red Wings enter at -152. The total for this match is set at 6.
In their most recent game, the Utah Mammoth secured a 5-4 victory against the Penguins. This win showcased a strong offensive display, as they scored on 5 out of 37 shots taken. Additionally, they converted 1 goal from 5 power play opportunities. Defensively, Utah was called for 4 penalty minutes during this match.
At even strength, the Mammoth have allowed 86 goals while scoring 91. Their opponents have attempted 93 power play plays (19th in the NHL), with 15 successful conversions. This season, the Mammoth have scored a total of 106 goals (ranked 8th in the league), and conceded 101. With 979 shots on goal, Utah has achieved a shooting percentage of 10.8%. Currently, they hold 35 points, resulting in a points percentage of .515. Their defense has faced 853 shots with a save rate of .882, while they have capitalized on 96 power play opportunities with 15 successful goals, resulting in a conversion rate of 15.63%.
Guarding the net for this matchup will be Vitek Vanecek. Throughout his professional career, Vanecek has appeared in 197 games, amassing a record of 98-62-22 and starting 184 of those matches. He has faced 5,272 shots, allowing 521 goals, resulting in a career goals against average of 2.83. His career save percentage stands at .901 over 9,986 minutes played, and he has recorded 94 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .511.
In their last outing, the Detroit Red Wings triumphed over the Blackhawks with a decisive 4-0 scoreline. The Red Wings managed to convert 4 goals from 24 shots, although they were unable to score on 3 power play attempts.
For the current season, the Detroit Red Wings have scored 102 goals, accumulating 39 points with a points percentage of .591. They have conceded a total of 107 goals, including 89 at even strength and 18 while short-handed. Detroit has netted 79 goals during even strength situations and 23 goals (ranked 9th in pro hockey) during power plays. With 103 power play attempts, they boast a conversion rate of 22.33%. Detroit ranks 4th in the NHL for shots taken, totaling 980, and holds a shooting percentage of 10.41%. Meanwhile, they have faced 913 shots against, with a penalty kill percentage of 79.78% against 89 power play chances, leading to a save percentage of 88.3%.
In goal for the Red Wings will be Cam Talbot, who has faced an average of 2.67 goals against per game, allowing a total of 1,397 goals. Talbot has a quality start percentage of 55.1% and has recorded 288 quality starts in his career. Having started 523 games and played 28,289 minutes, he holds a career record of 275-200-49 with 550 games played. His career save rate is .912, with 14,411 saves out of 15,808 shots faced.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Expert Prediction: Choose Detroit (-152)
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