Our Mammoth vs. Devils prediction starts with a market that has quietly shifted. New Jersey opened as a -135 home favorite on the moneyline and has drifted to -130, while the total sits at 6.0. Both clubs are coming off weekend losses, and both have something to prove at Prudential Center on Tuesday night. Below, we work through the goaltending, the special-teams gap and the line movement before landing on our best bets.
Last Updated: October 6, 2026
Utah Mammoth vs. New Jersey Devils — Game Info
| Where | Prudential Center, Newark NJ |
| When | October 6 – 7:00 PM ET |
| TV | MSG Sportsnet, Utah 16 |
Utah Mammoth vs. New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
Goaltending is the first question, and neither starter was confirmed as of Tuesday morning. Projections have Karel Vejmelka in goal for Utah and Jake Allen for New Jersey, so treat this read as provisional until the starters are announced. Vejmelka has started two of Utah’s three games. He stopped all 15 shots in a 6-0 opening win over Chicago, then kept Utah close in Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the Rangers. He carries a .917 save percentage and a 1.51 goals-against average. Sebastian Cossa, who stopped 17 of 18 at Columbus, is the alternative.
On the other side, Allen stopped 23 of 25 shots in New Jersey’s 3-2 overtime win over Philadelphia, good for a .920 mark. That matters, because the Devils’ other start went badly. Nico Daws allowed six goals on 32 shots in Saturday’s 6-0 loss to the Islanders. If Allen starts as projected, New Jersey goes back to the goalie who has looked steady.
Utah is 2-1-0 and has outscored opponents 12-5. Its structure has been the story so far. No opponent has reached 23 shots against the Mammoth, and the power play has scored six times in three games. Meanwhile, the penalty kill has not allowed a goal. Nick Schmaltz has four goals, and Clayton Keller has five assists. The concern is the calendar. This is Utah’s third game in four nights and its third straight road game, after a weekend back-to-back in Columbus and New York.
New Jersey is 1-1-0. Jack Hughes won the opener in overtime, a game we previewed in our Flyers vs. Devils prediction, and he remains on the top line in the latest projected lineup. However, Saturday exposed real problems. The Devils outshot the Islanders and still lost by six, giving up both a power-play goal and a shorthanded goal. Their own power play has yet to score, including an 0-for-5 night on Long Island.
The projected lines show where each team’s scoring lives. Utah’s top line has Keller and Schmaltz with Vincent Trocheck, while Logan Cooley centers Dylan Guenther and Anders Lee on the second unit. Guenther already has three goals. For New Jersey, Hughes centers Anthony Mantha and Jesper Bratt, and captain Nico Hischier skates between Timo Meier and Luke Evangelista. Those six forwards carry most of the Devils’ offensive load, which is why a quiet start from the power play stands out.
Coach Sheldon Keefe is inserting Jesper Boqvist on the fourth line for Stefan Noesen, citing the need for speed against Utah. Connor Brown remains out with a lower-body injury, along with Nick Bjugstad, Johnathan Kovacevic and Seamus Casey. The history favors New Jersey, though. The Devils won both meetings last season, including a 4-1 home win on Jan. 3.
Utah Mammoth vs. New Jersey Devils Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth | +1.5 (-240) | +110 | O 6.0 (-112) |
| Devils | -1.5 (+200) | -130 | U 6.0 (-108) |
Odds accurate as of October 6, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Utah Mammoth vs. New Jersey Devils — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Mammoth | 88% | 12% | Devils |
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Mammoth vs. Devils Prediction — What Is the Move From -135 to -130 Telling Us?
Start with the market. New Jersey opened at -135 and now sits at -130, while Utah has moved from +115 to +110. That shift came while 76% of moneyline tickets backed the Devils. When a price moves toward the less popular side, the larger money usually disagrees with the ticket count. That is reverse line movement. By contrast, 88% of puck line tickets sit on Utah +1.5, and that price has moved with them, which carries little signal on its own. The puck line is also the wrong vehicle here. At -240, Utah +1.5 needs a 70.6% hit rate, and that heavy price leaves little room for value.
The research points the same way as the moneyline move. Utah has held all three opponents to 22 shots or fewer. Even in Sunday’s loss, a game we previewed in our Mammoth vs. Rangers prediction, the Mammoth outshot New York and trailed by one before an empty-net goal. The special-teams gap is stark, too: six power-play goals for Utah and none for New Jersey. Utah’s current price implies a 47.6% win probability, while New Jersey’s implies 56.5%. For a team defending this well, the lower of those two figures looks like the one that undersells the true number.
Still, the case against is real. Utah is playing its third game in four nights, while New Jersey has had two days off at home. The Devils also won both meetings last season and generated plenty of shots against the Islanders, so Saturday may overstate their problems. Three games is a small sample. The read also assumes Vejmelka or Cossa holds form, and a cold night in goal would erase much of the edge.
The Pick: Mammoth Moneyline (+110)
Mammoth vs. Devils Prediction — Can New Jersey Stay Out of the Box Against Utah’s Six-Goal Power Play?
Clayton Keller sits at the center of Utah’s early offense. He has five assists through three games, and he works on the top unit with Schmaltz, Logan Cooley, Dylan Guenther and Mikhail Sergachev. This is not a hot streak out of nowhere. Keller posted 62 assists in 82 games last season, better than three for every four games. Meanwhile, New Jersey’s penalty kill gave up a power-play goal on Saturday, and the Devils also surrendered a shorthanded goal while on the man advantage.
The available price sits close to what Keller’s season-long pace supports. In other words, the edge is modest rather than large. Five assists in three games will not continue at that rate. This play also leans on the same input as the moneyline, Utah’s power play, so the two picks are not independent. If the Devils stay disciplined, Keller’s path narrows to even-strength chances.
The Pick: Clayton Keller To Record 1+ Assists (-121)
Our Final Word on Mammoth vs. Devils
Utah’s shot suppression and special-teams edge make the Mammoth the side, and the market has leaned their way despite the ticket count. Both picks hinge partly on goaltending, so confirm the starters before puck drop. The moneyline is the full-game market, so it includes overtime and the shootout. The Mammoth moneyline at +110 is our top play, backed by a price moving toward Utah against 76% of the tickets. Clayton Keller to record an assist at -121 is the second, built on his playmaking for a power play with six goals in three games.
NHL Mammoth vs. Devils FAQ: October 6, 2026
What time does the Mammoth vs. Devils game start?
The Utah Mammoth and New Jersey Devils are scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. It is New Jersey’s second home game of the season. For Utah, it is a third straight road game after stops in Columbus and New York.
What channel is the Mammoth vs. Devils game on?
The game airs on MSG Sportsnet in the New Jersey market and on Utah 16 for viewers in the Mammoth’s home market. Local broadcast rights mean the channel you need depends on where you are watching from, so check your provider’s listings before puck drop.
What are the Mammoth’s and Devils’ records this season?
Utah enters at 2-1-0 after wins over Chicago and Columbus and a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers. New Jersey is 1-1-0 after a 3-2 overtime win over Philadelphia in its opener and a 6-0 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday.
Who won the last meeting between the Mammoth and Devils?
The Devils won the last meeting 4-1 at Prudential Center on January 3, 2026, their second win over Utah in just over two weeks. Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist for New Jersey. The win completed a sweep of the two-game season series between the clubs.
What was the season series between the Mammoth and Devils last season?
New Jersey won both meetings in 2025-26. The Devils took a 2-1 road win in Utah on December 19, 2025, then beat the Mammoth 4-1 in Newark on January 3, 2026. Tuesday’s game is the first meeting between the teams this season.