Utah Mammoth vs New York Islanders Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/01/26

The Utah Mammoth are set to begin the New Year with a road tilt at UBS Arena against the New York Islanders. Goals could be at a premium in this matchup, as both teams have struggled to find consistency offensively. The Islanders rank 25th in the NHL, averaging 2.75 goals per game on the season. The New York power play has also struggled, ranking 27th in the league with a conversion rate of just 15.9%. Utah is a strong defensive team that makes life difficult on opposing offensive attacks, and it should be able to stymie New York in this one.

The Utah power play has also been inept, ranking 30th in the NHL operating at a 15.4% clip. Utah’s offense has struggled mightily in recent weeks, and is now set to face a New York team that has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 3 of its last 4 games. There’s a chance Ilya Sorkin returns in net for the Islanders, but even if he doesn’t go, David Rittich has found a groove between the pipes filling in for Sorokin. All in all, both defensive units and goaltenders seem to have the edge. Look to the under.

Mammoth vs Islanders prediction: Under 6 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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