Our Mammoth vs. Kraken prediction starts with two offenses that have opened the season fast and two creases that have not. The Utah Mammoth (7-3-0) visit Seattle on Thursday night as -172 moneyline favorites. The Seattle Kraken (6-3-1) sit at +147, and the total is posted at 6.5. Utah swept all three meetings last season. Seattle, meanwhile, has won four of its last six. Below, we break down the goaltending, the special-teams gap and the market before landing on two plays.
Last Updated: October 22, 2026
Utah Mammoth vs. Seattle Kraken — Time & How to Watch/ Stream
| Where | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle Washington |
| When | October 22 – 10:00 PM ET |
| TV | ESPN+, Hulu, Disney+ |
Utah Mammoth vs. Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
Neither starting goaltender was confirmed as of Thursday morning, so this read is provisional. Daily Faceoff projects Karel Vejmelka for Utah and Joey Daccord for Seattle. The Kraken’s own game preview, however, lists Philipp Grubauer. Vejmelka is 5-2-0 with a 2.89 GAA and an .879 save percentage. His last outing was rough. Edmonton scored five times on 17 shots against him on Saturday before Sebastian Cossa took over in a 6-2 loss. Cossa then started Monday’s 5-4 win over Pittsburgh, making 15 saves. He carries an .820 save percentage in four appearances.
On the other side, Grubauer is 3-1-1 with a .905 save percentage. He made 22 saves in Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout win over Detroit. Daccord is 3-2-0 with a 3.89 GAA and an .882 mark. Grubauer has the better numbers, though he would be starting on one day of rest. Either way, no goalie in this game has been sharp through 10 games, and that shapes both the side and the total.
Utah has won four of its last five, and all 10 of its games were decided in regulation. The Mammoth score 3.8 goals per game and allow 3.1. Seattle scores 3.7 and allows 3.4. Three of the Kraken’s 10 games have gone past regulation, including two shootout wins. Rest is close to even. Utah last played Monday and crosses just one time zone. Seattle has one day off and is in the second game of a homestand.
The Kraken’s recent results also show how loose their games have been. Seattle lost 8-3 in Florida on Saturday. Then on Tuesday it let a three-goal third-period lead slip against Detroit. The Red Wings tied it with 17 seconds left on a power play with their goalie pulled, before Bobby McMann won the shootout. Seattle got the two points, but the third period showed how quickly a lead can disappear when penalties pile up.
Seattle remains without Ryan Lindgren, Jacob Melanson and Jake O’Brien. Still, Brandon Montour is back after missing the Florida game with a lower-body injury. Utah is without Michael Carcone. The history also tilts one way. The Kraken lost all three meetings with Utah last season by a combined 17-8.
The market opened Utah at -168 and has moved to -172. The Utah puck line shortened from +150 to +145, and the over moved from -103 to -105 at the same 6.5. Those are small moves, but they point the same way: toward Utah and toward goals. At -172, the Utah moneyline needs a 63.2% win probability to break even. The puck line at +145 needs only 40.8%.
Utah Mammoth vs. Seattle Kraken Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth | -1.5 (+145) | -172 | O 6.5 (-105) |
| Kraken | +1.5 (-170) | +147 | U 6.5 (-115) |
Odds accurate as of October 22, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Mammoth vs. Kraken Prediction — A 36% Power Play Meets a Bottom-Eight Penalty Kill
Special teams are the loudest signal in this game. Utah’s power play leads the NHL at 36.1%, with 13 goals already. Seattle’s penalty kill sits at 72.4%, which ranks 25th. The reverse matchup is friendly too. The Kraken power play runs at 21.9%, while Utah kills just 68.8% of penalties.
Goaltending pushes the same way. Three of the four goalies who could start are below .890, and the fourth is only at .905. Meanwhile, the two offenses average a combined 7.5 goals per game. Seattle’s 10 games have produced at least seven goals eight times. Last season’s three meetings produced eight, nine and eight goals. The market has also firmed slightly on goals since the open. That fits the read rather than driving it.
The case against is real. Utah allows only 22.5 shots per game, so Seattle’s volume could be thin. Seattle also shoots 14.0%, fourth in the league, and a number that high tends to come down. In contrast, a Utah starter who finds his form would change this quickly. Still, two leaky penalty kills give this game more than one path to goals. A tie after 60 minutes also adds at least one more for totals purposes.
The Pick: Over 6.5 (-105)
Mammoth vs. Kraken Best Bet — Does Last Season’s 17-8 Sweep Still Carry Weight?
Utah controls play in a way Seattle has not. The Mammoth average 30.1 shots per game and allow 22.5. Seattle takes 26.5 and gives up 31.0. That gap shows up in the results. Five of Utah’s seven wins have come by two goals or more. Last season, Utah beat Seattle 5-3, 6-3 and 6-2. The April win in Seattle came after the Mammoth scored six straight goals after trailing 2-0.
Late-game hockey also helps here. A trailing team pulls its goalie, and a one-goal lead often becomes two in the final minute. However, the case against starts in goal. Utah’s save percentage leaves room for Seattle to keep this close, and the Kraken are 2-1-0 at home. This read also leans on the same special-teams edge as the first play, so the two are not independent. Still, Utah’s shot share and last season’s margins justify needing a second goal at a plus price. The vehicle matters as much as the side. The moneyline asks bettors to pay a steep premium for a team whose crease is unsettled. Needing the margin is the better trade when Utah’s wins have tended to be comfortable. On the other hand, a single Seattle power-play goal late could turn a two-goal game into a one-goal finish.
The Pick: Mammoth -1.5 Puck Line (+145)
Our Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle on Mammoth vs. Kraken
Both plays hinge partly on goaltending news that should arrive closer to puck drop. A Cossa start for Utah would strengthen the case for goals. A Grubauer start for Seattle makes the side a bit tighter. Either way, the bigger picture holds. Utah drives play, both penalty kills are leaking, and neither crease has been reliable. For more on both teams, see our Penguins vs. Mammoth prediction and our Kraken vs. Flyers prediction.
Over 6.5 (-105) is our top play because the NHL’s best power play meets a penalty kill ranked 25th. Mammoth -1.5 on the puck line (+145) is our second play because Utah outshoots opponents by more than seven per game. It also beat Seattle by at least two goals in all three meetings last season.
NHL Mammoth vs. Kraken FAQ: October 22, 2026
What time does the Mammoth vs. Kraken game start?
The Mammoth vs. Kraken game starts at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, October 22, 2026, which is 7:00 PM local time in Seattle. Puck drop is at Climate Pledge Arena, where the Kraken continue a homestand after beating Detroit in a shootout on Tuesday night.
How can I stream the Mammoth vs. Kraken game?
The Mammoth vs. Kraken game streams on ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ in the United States. Viewers in Canada can watch on SN+. A subscription to one of those services is the way to watch Thursday’s game, which starts at 10:00 PM ET from Seattle.
Where are the Mammoth and Kraken playing?
The Mammoth and Kraken play at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. It is Seattle’s home rink and the site of the last meeting between these teams, a 6-2 Utah win on April 2, 2026. This is Utah’s first trip to Seattle this season.
What are the Mammoth and Kraken records this season?
The Utah Mammoth are 7-3-0 with 14 points, and none of their 10 games has gone to overtime. The Seattle Kraken are 6-3-1 with 13 points. Seattle has played three games past regulation, winning two in a shootout and losing one in overtime.
Who won the last meeting between the Mammoth and Kraken?
Utah won the last meeting 6-2 on April 2, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle led 2-0 early, but the Mammoth scored six straight goals. Logan Cooley had two goals and an assist. That win completed a three-game sweep of last season’s series.
Where do the Mammoth and Kraken stand in the standings?
Utah entered Thursday first in the Central Division with 14 points from a 7-3-0 start. Seattle entered third in the Pacific Division with 13 points from a 6-3-1 record. Both teams play in the Western Conference, and Utah enters with a one-point edge over Seattle in the overall standings.