New Jersey Devils at Utah Mammoth Prediction, Picks, and Odds Movement for December 19 2025
New Jersey Devils vs Utah Mammoth picks headline Friday's NHL slate as these two teams collide at the Delta Center in a matchup that has meaningful betting angles on both the side and total. I am breaking this game down strictly through a market and matchup lens, and if you are looking for NHL picks or NHL predictions, this is a spot where context and roster health matter a great deal.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Mammoth -1.5
- Total Pick: Over 5.5
- Projected Final Score: Mammoth 4, Devils 2
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Odds and Line Movement
| Team | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | +115 | 5.5 |
| Utah | -138 | 5.5 |
Line Movement - Money Line
| Date | Time | New Jersey | Utah |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 05:01PM | +115 | -138 |
| 12/18 | 10:44AM | +120 | -144 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 05:01PM | 5.5 (-122) | 5.5 (+100) |
| 12/18 | 10:44AM | 5.5 (-120) | 5.5 (-102) |
New Jersey Devils vs Utah Mammoth Game Preview and Analysis
The New Jersey Devils make the trip west to face the Utah Mammoth in a matchup that pits a short-handed Eastern Conference contender against a healthier and increasingly confident home side. Utah opened as a moderate favorite, and the market has largely held that position, which aligns with how these rosters currently stack up.
New Jersey enters this game off a gritty 2-1 shootout win over Vegas, a result that required heavy lifting from goaltender Jake Allen. That performance mattered because the Devils are navigating an extremely thin lineup, particularly among their forwards and on the blue line. While Brett Pesce’s return provided a boost on defense, the overall depth concerns remain significant.
Utah, meanwhile, comes in with momentum after a 4-1 win in Detroit. Clayton Keller continues to drive the offense, and Dylan Guenther’s recent scoring surge has added balance to a lineup that is not overly reliant on one player. With Nick Schmaltz also healthy, the Mammoth have maintained structure and consistency at both ends of the ice.
From a betting standpoint, this game profiles as one where Utah’s healthier roster and home-ice edge should matter over 60 minutes. New Jersey’s path to staying competitive relies heavily on elite goaltending and opportunistic scoring, which is a fragile formula on the road against a team playing with confidence.
Stats to Know and Betting Trends for New Jersey Devils vs Utah Mammoth
- Utah enters off a 4-1 road win, showing improved two-way play.
- New Jersey is coming off a 2-1 shootout win that leaned heavily on goaltending.
- Dylan Guenther has scored in five of Utah’s last six games.
- The Devils are missing multiple top-six forwards and key defenders.
Key Injuries and Notes for NJ and UTA
- NJ: Jack Hughes, Timo Meier, Zack MacEwen, Simon Nemec, Arseni Gritsyuk, Alexander Kerfoot, Marc McLaughlin and Johnathan Kovacevic are all out.
- UTA: Logan Cooley is out, but the core forward group remains intact.
Final Score Prediction
Utah Mammoth 4, New Jersey Devils 2
ATS and Total Picks
- Against the Spread: Mammoth -1.5
- Total: Over 5.5
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