Pittsburgh Penguins vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 14 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to face the Utah Mammoth on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET with television coverage on ESPN+. The betting odds for this matchup list Pittsburgh at +130 on the moneyline while Utah comes in at -155. The puck line shows Pittsburgh +1.5 (-180) and Utah -1.5 (+150) with a total set at 5.5 goals. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily betting insights and predictions.
Penguins Trying to Stabilize on the Road
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter this matchup with a 32-18-15 overall record and a 16-9-7 road record this season. Pittsburgh has had a rough stretch recently, having recently lost to Vegas 6-2, Carolina 5-4 in a shootout, Philadelphia 4-3 in a shootout, and Buffalo 5-1 while also recently winning over Boston 5-4 in overtime.
The Penguins are averaging 3.35 goals per game while allowing 2.91 goals per game this season. Pittsburgh generates about 29.2 shots per game while allowing 27.1 shots against. On special teams, the Penguins have scored 45 power play goals with a strong 24.7% power play percentage while their penalty kill sits at an impressive 84.5%.
One of Pittsburgh’s biggest strengths this season has been their special teams play. Their penalty kill ranks among the most efficient units in the league while their power play continues to create consistent scoring opportunities.
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Utah Mammoth Looking to Protect Home Ice
The Utah Mammoth come into this matchup with a 34-26-6 overall record and an 18-10-3 home record this season. Utah has had mixed results recently, having recently lost to Chicago 3-2 in overtime twice and Minnesota 5-0 while also recently winning over Columbus 5-4 in overtime and Philadelphia 3-0.
Utah averages 3.11 goals per game while allowing 2.79 goals per game this season. The Mammoth generate around 27.6 shots per game while allowing just 25.9 shots against. On special teams, Utah has scored 30 power play goals with a 16.6% power play percentage while their penalty kill sits at 78.2%.
A key factor for Utah has been their defensive structure. Allowing under three goals per game while limiting opponents to fewer than 26 shots per game has helped the Mammoth remain competitive in many tight matchups.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Utah Mammoth Pick
Penguins vs Mammoth Pick
- Utah Mammoth -155
Utah has been the more consistent defensive team this season and also holds a strong home record. While Pittsburgh has offensive upside, their recent struggles and inconsistent results make Utah the more reliable side. With the Mammoth allowing fewer goals per game and controlling play defensively, Utah has the advantage in this matchup.
Penguins vs Mammoth Total Pick
- Under 5.5
I like the under in this matchup because both teams have shown the ability to play strong defensive hockey. Utah allows just 2.79 goals per game while Pittsburgh allows under three goals per game. With both teams capable of limiting scoring chances, this matchup has the potential to stay below the total.
Final Score Prediction: Mammoth 3, Penguins 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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