- Matchup: Utah Mammoth vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- Broadcast: MSG+
- Betting Odds: Mammoth (+132) Devils (-160)
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The New Jersey Devils (21-17-2) are set to host the Utah Mammoth (18-19-3) at Prudential Center this Saturday. The current moneyline features Utah at +132, while New Jersey is positioned at -160. The total points line is established at 6.5.
The Utah Mammoth aim for redemption following a narrow 4-3 loss to the Predators in their last outing. Accumulating 4 penalty minutes, Utah performed as an average offensive squad. Despite having 4 power play opportunities, they managed to score just once, converting 3 out of 31 shots on goal.
During even strength play, the Mammoth have conceded 96 goals while they have scored 101. Utah opponents have received 113 power play chances (ranking 18th in the league), converting 20 goals from these. The Mammoth have netted 119 goals this season (18th overall) while allowing 116 to their opponents. With a total of 1,147 shots taken, they hold a shooting percentage of 10.4%. Currently, they have amassed 39 points with a points percentage of .488. On defense, Utah has faced 1,005 shots against them with a save percentage of .885, and they’ve had 117 power play opportunities, resulting in 18 successful goals for a rate of 15.38%.
Vitek Vanecek will be the starting goaltender for this matchup. Throughout his professional career, Vanecek has faced 530 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.83. With 200 games under his belt, his career save percentage sits at .901 across 9,993 minutes played. He has a record of 98 wins, 65 losses, and 22 overtime losses, having started in 187 games with 95 quality starts, leading to a quality start percentage of .508. During his career, Vanecek has faced 5,347 shots, making 4,817 saves in total.
In their last game, the New Jersey Devils secured a 3-2 victory against the Blue Jackets. They had just 1 power play opportunity, successfully converting that chance. The Devils scored 3 goals out of 33 shots taken.
This season, the New Jersey Devils have registered 106 goals and 44 points, holding a points percentage of .550. They have surrendered 120 goals against them, consisting of 95 at even strength and 25 while short-handed. On the offensive front, the Devils have achieved 85 even-strength goals and 21 power play goals (at 21st in the league) from 98 power play opportunities, translating to a rate of 21.43%. With 1,186 shots attempted (ranking 5th in the NHL) and a shooting percentage of 8.94%, they have permitted 1,153 shots against them. Their penalty kill success rate stands at 76.42% against 106 power play chances, boasting a save percentage of 89.6%.
Jacob Markstrom will guard the net for New Jersey. The average number of goals scored against him is 2.70 per game, with a total of 1,447 career goals allowed. He holds a 52.4% quality start rate, with 281 quality starts over his career spanning 536 games and 28,348 minutes of play. Markstrom’s lifetime record is 250 wins, 221 losses, and 64 overtime losses, with 14,183 saves out of 15,630 shots against him, resulting in a .907 save percentage.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL contest against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Choose New Jersey (-160)
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