Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Predictions for Friday February 27 2026
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The Minnesota Wild travel to the Delta Center on Friday, February 27, 2026, to face the Utah Mammoth. Puck drop is set for 9:00 PM ET, and the game will be televised on ESPN+. Utah is listed as a -135 home favorite on the moneyline, while Minnesota comes back at +114. The total is set at 5.5 goals, with the Over priced at -130 and the Under at +110. The puck line shows Minnesota +1.5 (-225) and Utah -1.5 (+185). Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for additional daily betting insight and analysis.
Minnesota Wild: Surging Into Salt Lake City
Minnesota enters this matchup at 34-14-10 overall and an impressive 17-8-3 on the road. The Wild are riding serious momentum, recently winning over Nashville 6-5 in overtime and defeating Montreal 4-3 in overtime. They also recently beat Edmonton 7-3, Calgary 4-1, and Chicago 4-3 in a shootout. This team is playing confident, high-scoring hockey.
The Wild are averaging 3.31 goals per game while allowing 2.86 goals against. They generate 28.9 shots per contest and allow 30.0 shots. Minnesota’s power play has been elite, scoring 48 power play goals and converting at a 25.4% rate. However, their penalty kill sits at 77.2%, which has been an area of vulnerability.
What stands out most is Minnesota’s offensive depth and special teams production. A power play operating above 25% is dangerous in any matchup. Even if they allow chances defensively, they have consistently found ways to outscore opponents during this current winning stretch.
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Utah Mammoth: Tough at Home
Utah comes into this game with a 30-24-4 overall record and a strong 17-9-2 mark at home. The Mammoth recently lost to Colorado 4-2 but earned wins over Detroit 4-1 and Vancouver 6-2. They also recently lost to Dallas 3-2 and fell 5-4 at Carolina. Utah has been competitive in most outings, particularly on home ice.
The Mammoth are averaging 3.19 goals per game while allowing just 2.78 goals against. They generate 27.8 shots per game and allow 26.0 shots. Utah’s power play has struggled at 15.8% with 26 power play goals, but their penalty kill stands at 78.9%.
Defensively, Utah has been strong, allowing under three goals per game. Their ability to limit shots and keep games structured at home gives them a steady foundation. If they can avoid putting Minnesota on the power play too often, they’ll give themselves a strong chance to control the pace.
Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth Pick
Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth Pick
- Pick: Minnesota Wild Moneyline (+114)
Minnesota is simply too hot to ignore right now. The Wild are scoring at a high clip and boast one of the better power plays in the league. While Utah has been solid at home, Minnesota’s road record and recent offensive surge make the plus-money value very appealing.
Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth Total Pick
- Pick: Over 5.5 Goals
I’m leaning toward the Over here. Minnesota’s last five games have featured plenty of scoring, and their power play is clicking at over 25%. Utah averages over three goals per game as well. With both teams capable offensively, I see this game reaching at least six goals.
Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Wild 4, Utah Mammoth 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Thursday.
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