Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Colorado Avalanche face the Utah Mammoth with both teams looking to improve in the Central Division. The Avalanche are 37-9-9 and have the best record in the NHL. The Mammoth have a 30-23-4 record and sit in the top wild card spot in the Western Conference. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Avalanche vs Mammoth prediction!
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Avalanche are led by a great offense
The Avalanche are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.84 goals per game. Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, and Brock Nelson have scored 91 goals and 113 assists while defenseman Cale Makar has added 15 goals and 42 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has led the way but the defense has stepped up as well, allowing only 2.42 goals per game. Cale Makar and Josh Manson have combined for 9.0 defensive point shares while Brent Burns and Devon Toews have combined for 6.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood has stepped up in the net with 11.4 goals saved above average.
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Key injury report for Avalanche
- No key injuries to report.
Utah is led by a great defense
The Mammoth are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.21 goals per game. Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz have scored 43 goals and 67 assists to lead the top line while JJ Peterka and Dylan Guenther have combined for 45 goals and 40 assists to add depth to the unit.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has carried the Mammoth, allowing only 2.75 goals per game. John Marino and Nate Schmidt have combined for 9.4 defensive point shares while Ian Cole and Mikhail Sergachev have combined for 6.1 defensive point shares to add to the unit. In addition, goaltender Karel Vejmelka has stepped up in the net with 6.3 goals saved above average.
Key injury report for Mammoth
- Logan Cooley is on injured reserve.
Avalanche vs Mammoth Pick
Money Line Pick For Avalanche vs Mammoth
- Avalanche (-120) (4 units)
The Mammoth look to step up on their home ice but the Avalanche are having a great season and look to take over this game from the first period. The Avalanche, who average 3.84 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Avalanche should limit the Mammoth offense with Cale Makar, Josh Manson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Avalanche money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Avalanche vs Mammoth
- Under 6.5 (5 Units)
The Avalanche and Mammoth have great defenses that look to make this game a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Mammoth, who allow only 2.75 goals per game, should limit the Avalanche offense with Mikhail Sergachev, Ian Cole, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Karel Vejmelka to make plenty of big saves. The Avalanche, who allow only 2.42 goals per game, should eliminate the Mammoth offense with Cale Makar, Josh Manson, Devon Toews, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6.5 goals.
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