Edmonton Oilers vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Prediction for Saturday October 17, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, Saturday night for a Western Conference matchup against the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 PM ET, with streaming coverage available on ESPN+. Edmonton comes into Saturday 5-1-1 this season following a 2-goal loss to this Utah team on Thursday to end a long winning streak. Utah returns home 6-2 this season riding a 3-game winning streak after the win Thursday. Utah will defend home ice Saturday as a -142 favorite. Edmonton is a +120 underdog, and the total is 6.5. For other NHL news, see our NHL Picks.
Edmonton is in a bounce-back spot
The Edmonton Oilers offense has been phenomenal this season, averaging 4.43 goals on 24.9 shots per game. Defensively, Edmonton has been just as stout, holding opponents to 3.14 goals on 25.7 shots. Connor McDavid is carrying the Edmonton offense this season, leading the team with 18 points, and he has posted a team-high 14 assists. Evan Bouchard is second on the roster with 15 points, and Leon Draisaitl is third on the team with 12 points this season. Vasily Podkolzin has scored 9 points this season, and he leads Edmonton with 7 goals.
Devon Levi struggled between the pipes for Edmonton in their last outing, giving up three goals on 23 shots to post an .870 save percentage before Utah found the empty net late. Leon Draisaitl and Shakir Mukhamadullin led the charge for the Edmonton scoring with one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Edmonton:
- Jason Dickinson (Day-To-Day) – Oct 17
- Jake Walman (Day-To-Day) – Oct 17
- Zach Hyman (Day-To-Day) – Oct 17
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (IR) – Oct 17
- Coltan Dach (IR) – Oct 24
Utah looks to keep winning
The Utah offense has been stout this season, averaging 3.88 goals on 30.4 shots, and they have scored 18 goals across their last three wins. Defensively, they've been even better, holding opponents to 2.63 goals on 23.1 shots per game. Nick Schmaltz is leading the Utah offense this season with 11 points and six goals. Clayton Keller has also scored 11 points this season, and he leads the team with eight assists. Dylan Guenther and Mikhail Sergachev are both tied for 2nd on the roster with 9 points apiece.
Karel Vejmelka led the Utah defense in their last outing, giving up just two goals on 24 shots to post a .917 save percentage. Clayton Keller led the way for the Utah scoring with two goals on four shots in just under 17 minutes. Logan Cooley chipped in heavily with one goal and one assist, and Barrett Hayton chipped in as well with one goal on one shot.
Key Injury Report for Utah:
- Michael Carcone (Out)- Oct 24
- Maveric Lamoureux (IR) – Feb 12
Edmonton Oilers vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Prediction
Pick: Edmonton Oilers +120
Edmonton has been extremely productive offensively to begin the season, and the Oilers should be able to create plenty of scoring opportunities against Utah. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl give Edmonton two of the most dangerous offensive players in hockey, and their ability to control possession and create opportunities in transition could put considerable pressure on the Mammoth defense. Utah has plenty of offensive talent of its own, particularly with Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley capable of generating chances through their speed and creativity. However, the Mammoth could have difficulty slowing Edmonton down if the Oilers establish their transition game. Utah will need to avoid unnecessary penalties and limit Edmonton's opportunities on the power play. The Mammoth should make this competitive, but Edmonton's ability to score in bunches and the drive to avenge the loss last game will lead to the Oilers winning.
Pick: Over 6.5
There is a strong possibility that Saturday's matchup turns into an offensive battle, especially considering how dangerous both teams can be when attacking in transition. Edmonton has the ability to score several goals in a short period, and Utah's aggressive offensive approach could create additional opportunities for McDavid and Draisaitl. The Mammoth should also have chances to contribute offensively, particularly if Keller and Cooley can take advantage of Edmonton's defensemen moving forward to join the attack. Neither team will want to spend extended periods defending, which could create an entertaining game with scoring opportunities at both ends. Power-play chances could push the total higher as well, given Edmonton's ability to capitalize on penalties. Expect an aggressive offensive approach from both clubs and enough quality chances to support the over.