Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions for Saturday October 3 2026
The Utah Mammoth visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Both teams enter after making impressive opening statements. Utah shut out Chicago 6-0, while Columbus defeated Buffalo 6-3. With 12 combined goals between them in their first games, this matchup suddenly looks considerably more intriguing than it did before opening night. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more NHL predictions throughout the season.
Utah Couldn’t Have Asked for More
Utah opened its season with a dominant 6-0 victory over Chicago. Scoring six is impressive enough, but pairing that production with a shutout made it one of the strongest opening performances around the league.
That result immediately gives Utah something to build around. Rather than needing time for the offense to find rhythm, the Mammoth enter Columbus after demonstrating they can create separation and protect a lead.
The challenge is that Columbus looked dangerous itself. Utah isn’t facing another team searching for answers; it is facing another club coming off a three-goal opening victory.
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Columbus Offense Makes an Early Impression
Columbus defeated Buffalo 6-3 in its opener at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets fell behind early before scoring three goals during a 5:53 stretch late in the first period to seize control.
Special teams were important. Columbus scored twice on the power play while Buffalo went 0-for-5, and the Blue Jackets repeatedly answered whenever the Sabres threatened to close the gap.
The Blue Jackets now remain at home against Utah, but the six goals they surrendered and scored collectively with Buffalo show that Columbus is willing to play a more open style than Utah’s opening shutout suggests.
Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Prediction
Pick: Utah Mammoth Moneyline
This is one of Saturday’s closer calls, but Utah gets the lean. Both teams scored six in their openers, yet Utah paired its offense with a shutout while Columbus surrendered three. The Mammoth demonstrated the more complete performance, and that defensive edge is enough to back Utah in what could otherwise be a very even matchup.
Pick: Over 6
The opening results make the Over difficult to ignore. Utah scored six by itself against Chicago and Columbus scored six against Buffalo. Columbus’ opener produced nine total goals, and the Blue Jackets showed both offensive upside and defensive vulnerability. At a total of six, the push protection is valuable in a matchup between teams that combined for 12 goals in their openers.
Final Picks: Utah Mammoth Moneyline and Over 6
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