Mammoth vs. Wild Prediction & Picks - Feb. 27

Utah Mammoth v Detroit Red Wings

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The Utah Mammoth (30-24-4) host the Minnesota Wild (35-14-10), who have won six straight, on Friday, Feb. 27 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Friday's hockey action.

The Wild have gone 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, totaling 45 goals while allowing 31 in that time. On 34 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored 14 goals (41.2%).

Mammoth vs. Wild Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Mammoth 4, Wild 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Mammoth (-135)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Mammoth Splits and Trends

  • The Mammoth have a 30-24-4 record overall, with a 7-4-11 record in matchups that have required overtime.
  • Utah is 12-10-4 (28 points) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
  • In the six games this season the Mammoth registered only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Utah has scored a pair of goals in 12 games this season (2-6-4 record, eight points).
  • The Mammoth have scored more than two goals 36 times, and are 28-8-0 in those games (to register 56 points).
  • In the 22 games when Utah has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 14-7-1 record (29 points).
  • In the 33 games when it outshot its opponent, Utah is 16-15-2 (34 points).
  • The Mammoth have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 11-9-2 to record 24 points.

Wild Splits and Trends

  • The Wild have a record of 35-14-10 this season and are 13-10-23 in overtime contests.
  • Minnesota has earned 29 points (11-2-7) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Wild scored only one goal in eight games and have gone 1-5-2 (four points).
  • Minnesota has earned eight points (3-6-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Wild have earned 68 points in their 40 games with at least three goals scored.
  • Minnesota has scored a lone power-play goal in 25 games this season and has registered 36 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 16-5-5 (37 points).
  • The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 18-9-5 to record 41 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Mammoth Rank Mammoth AVG Wild AVG Wild Rank
15th 3.19 Goals Scored 3.34 9th
5th 2.78 Goals Allowed 2.85 7th
17th 27.8 Shots 28.9 11th
6th 25.9 Shots Allowed 30.2 29th
31st 15.76% Power Play % 25.64% 6th
20th 78.89% Penalty Kill % 77.63% 24th

Mammoth vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

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