Mammoth vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 5

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The Utah Mammoth (13-12-3) go on the road against the Vancouver Canucks (10-14-3, losers of three in a row) at Rogers Arena. The matchup on Friday, Dec. 5 starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Friday's game.

In the past 10 contests, the Canucks have gone 2-6-2 while putting up 30 total goals (nine power-play goals on 37 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 24.3%). They have allowed 38 goals.

Mammoth vs. Canucks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Canucks 4, Mammoth 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+112)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Mammoth Splits and Trends

  • The Mammoth have a 13-12-3 record overall, with a 3-3-6 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • Utah is 6-4-3 (15 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Mammoth recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Utah has scored exactly two goals in seven games this season (1-3-3 record, five points).
  • The Mammoth are 12-5-0 in the 17 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 24 points).
  • In the nine games when Utah has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-2-1 record (13 points).
  • When it has outshot opponents, Utah is 11-9-2 (24 points).
  • The Mammoth's opponents have had more shots in five games. The Mammoth finished 1-3-1 in those contests (three points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks have a 10-14-3 record this season and are 4-3-7 in contests that have needed overtime.
  • In the 11 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
  • This season the Canucks scored just one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
  • Vancouver has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 14 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
  • This season, Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 5-4-2 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 2-7-1 (five points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Mammoth Rank Mammoth AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
12th 3.11 Goals Scored 2.89 23rd
14th 2.96 Goals Allowed 3.63 32nd
11th 29.1 Shots 26.5 22nd
2nd 24.4 Shots Allowed 30.1 25th
28th 14.1% Power Play % 20.65% 13th
16th 81.25% Penalty Kill % 72.04% 29th

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