Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth Prediction and Picks - December 8, 2025
National League Hockey action on Monday evening, and we have a Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth Prediction ready to roll for you. The LA Kings come into this game off a 6-0 home win over Chicago to move to 13-15 on the year. Utah enters this game off a 2-0 loss to the Flames on the road and they are now 14-16 on the season. The Kings won two of the three meetings a year ago. Read on to see our Kings vs Mammoth prediction.
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The Offense Explodes in Rout Of Chicago
The Kings’ most recent game was a 6–0 rout of the Chicago Blackhawks on December 6, where Darcy Kuemper stopped all 23 shots for his second shutout of the season and Brandt Clarke scored twice to lead the way. Mikey Anderson and Alex Turcotte each added a goal and an assist, while Andrei Kuzmenko chipped in a power‑play tally. It was Los Angeles’ most complete performance in weeks, snapping a stretch where they had dropped six of their previous eight.
Offensively, the Kings still rank near the bottom of the league in scoring at 2.6 goals per game (28th), but they generate a respectable 28.6 shots per game (14th). The power play has been a glaring weakness at just 13.8% (31st), though Kuzmenko’s goal against Chicago was a rare bright spot. Adrian Kempe leads the team with 24 points, while Kevin Fiala and Quinton Byfield have chipped in secondary production. Despite their struggles converting chances, Los Angeles has shown flashes of balance when their depth forwards contribute, as they did in Saturday’s win.
Defensively, the Kings have been far stronger, ranking 5th in goals allowed (2.6 per game) and 5th in shots against (26.0). Kuemper’s shutout was his 38th career clean sheet, and the team’s structure in front of him has been solid even when the offense sputters. The penalty kill sits at 80.5% (17th), middle of the pack, but discipline remains an issue with 203 penalty minutes (30th). If Los Angeles can replicate the defensive intensity they showed against Chicago, they’ll give themselves a chance to grind out another win despite their scoring limitations.
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Offense Struggles In Loss To Flames
Utah’s most recent game was a 2–0 loss to the Calgary Flames on December 6, where Dustin Wolf stopped all 28 shots for his fifth career shutout. The Mammoth couldn’t solve Calgary’s goaltending, with Yegor Sharangovich scoring early and Connor Zary adding an empty‑netter late. It was a frustrating night for Utah, who had won three of their previous four before being blanked.
Offensively, Utah has been more consistent than Los Angeles, ranking 12th in goals per game (3.1) while averaging 28.7 shots (13th). Clayton Keller leads the team with 26 points, while Logan Cooley and JJ Peterka have provided steady scoring depth. The power play has been underwhelming at 15.0% (27th), but the Mammoth have found ways to produce at even strength. Their faceoff numbers (47.3%, 26th) lag behind, yet their ability to roll multiple scoring lines has kept them competitive in the Western Conference.
Defensively, Utah allows 2.9 goals per game (16th) but ranks 2nd in shots against (24.7), showing how well they limit volume. The penalty kill has been solid at 81.9% (12th), and they’ve already recorded one shutout this season. Goaltending has been split between Karel Vejmelka and Vitek Vanecek, with mixed results, though the team’s defensive structure has helped mask inconsistencies. Discipline is a concern with 271 penalty minutes (11th most), but overall Utah’s balance between offense and defense makes them a tough opponent, especially at home.
Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth Pick
Kings vs Mammoth Moneyline Pick
- LA Kings -102 (4 Units)
The Kings look like the right side here after their 6–0 win over Chicago on December 6, where Darcy Kuemper stopped all 23 shots for his second shutout of the season and Brandt Clarke scored twice to lead the way. That kind of dominant defensive effort is exactly what Los Angeles has leaned on all year, ranking 5th in goals allowed (2.6 per game) and 5th in shots against (26.0). Even though the offense has been inconsistent, averaging just 2.6 goals per game (28th), the Kings showed against Chicago that when their depth forwards contribute, they can overwhelm weaker opponents. With Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala driving the attack and Kuemper locked in, Los Angeles has the defensive backbone to grind out another win.
The other angle is Utah’s inconsistency, highlighted by their 2–0 loss to Calgary on December 6, where they fired 28 shots but couldn’t solve Dustin Wolf. The Mammoth average 3.1 goals per game (12th), but their power play sits just 27th at 15.0%, and they’ve been prone to stretches where the offense dries up. Los Angeles may not score in bunches, but their ability to suppress shots and control pace makes them a tough matchup for Utah’s attack. With the Kings’ penalty kill holding steady at 80.5% and Kuemper coming off a shutout, Los Angeles has the defensive edge and momentum to cover this spot, making them the sharper side.
Kings vs Mammoth Over/Under Pick
- Under 5.5 (5 Units)
The Under 5.5 makes sense in Kings–Mammoth because both teams are coming off low‑scoring, grind‑it‑out games on December 6 — Los Angeles blanked Chicago 6–0 behind Darcy Kuemper’s shutout, while Utah was shut down 2–0 by Calgary despite firing 28 shots. The Kings rank just 28th in goals per game (2.6) and own the league’s worst power play at 13.8%, while Utah’s offense has been streaky despite averaging 3.1 goals (12th), with their power play also near the bottom at 15.0%. Defensively, Los Angeles sits 5th in goals allowed (2.6) and Utah ranks 2nd in shots against (24.7), both teams built to slow pace and limit chances. With two clubs that lean on structure and have struggled to finish consistently, the Under 5.5 is well supported.
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