Two of the top teams in the Western Conference, the Utah Mammoth (fourth in the conference at 8-4) and the Minnesota Wild (first at 8-3-2), square off on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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

Over the past 10 contests for the Wild, their offense has scored 32 goals while their defense has allowed 25 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 31 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with seven goals (22.6% success rate).

Wild vs. Mammoth Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Mammoth 4, Wild 3.

Moneyline Pick: Mammoth (-130)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)

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Mammoth Splits and Trends

The Mammoth (8-4 overall) have a 1-0-1 record in matchups that have required overtime.
Utah has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
In the one game this season the Mammoth scored only one goal, they lost.
Utah has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Mammoth have scored more than two goals in nine games (8-1-0, 16 points).
In the three games when Utah has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 2-1-0 record (four points).
In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Utah is 6-4-0 (12 points).
The Mammoth have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times (four points).

Wild Splits and Trends

The Wild have earned a record of -2-2 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 8-3-2.
In the six games Minnesota has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
This season the Wild registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
When Minnesota has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-2-1 record).
The Wild have earned 15 points in their eight games with at least three goals scored.
Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal in seven games this season and has recorded 11 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Minnesota has posted a record of 7-2-0 (14 points).
The Wild have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 1-1-2 to register four points.

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