Toronto Maple Leafs vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Prediction for Tuesday October 13, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs will head west Tuesday night for a matchup against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 PM, with coverage available on ESPN+ and regional networks. Toronto comes into this matchup 3-2-1 on the year, looking to build on its recent offensive success as the Maple Leafs continue their early-season road schedule. The Mammoth return home 4-2 on the season, looking to continue their strong play and establish momentum in front of their home crowd. Utah comes into Monday as a -142 home favorite. Toronto is a +130 with a total of 6.5. Stay in the news with our NHL Picks.
Toronto goes for 2 in a row
The Toronto Maple Leafs have averaged 3.33 goals on 27.8 shots per game this season, and they've scored 11 combined goals in its victories over Nashville and Colorado. Defensively, Toronto has held, allowing 2.83 goals on 30.2 shots per game. William Nylander leads Toronto this season with 11 points, five goals, and six assists. Auston Matthews is second on the roster with 10 points this season. Easton Cowan and Kirill Marchenko are both tied for third on the team with five points each.
Sergei Bobrovsky led the charge for the Toronto defense in their last outing, giving up three goals on 33 shots to post a .909 save percentage in the game. William Nylander led the way for the Toronto offense with two goals and three assists in nearly 20 minutes on the ice. Auston Matthews chipped in as well with two goals and two assists in just over 22 minutes.
Key Injury Report for Toronto:
- Chris Tanev (IR) - Oct 19
- Dakota Joshua (IR-LT) - Oct 24
- Max Domi (IR-LT) - Nov 21
- Cade Webber (IR-NR) - Oct 31
- Elvis Merzlikins (IR-LT) - Mar 30
Utah looks to defend their ice
The Utah offense has been phenomenal, averaging 3.67 goals on 31.8 shots per game. Defensively, Utah has been even better, holding opponents to 2.50 goals on 22.5 shots per game this season. Nick Schmaltz is leading Utah this season with eight points and six goals. Clayton Keller has also scored a team-high eight points this season and leads the way with 7 assists. Mikhail Sergachev has scored seven points, and Dylan Guenther ranks 4th on the team this season with six points.
Karel Vejmelka carried the Utah defense in their last outing, giving up one goal on 24 shots to post a .958 save percentage. Anders Lee, Kailer Yamamoto, and John Marino led the Utah offense with one goal and one assist each. Nick Schmaltz chipped in as well with one goal on four shots.
Key Injury Report for Utah:
- Michael Carcone (Out) - October 24
- Maveric Lamoureaux (IR) - Feb 12
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Prediction
Pick: Utah Mammoth -155
Utah has an opportunity to pick up another home victory Tuesday night against a Toronto team that has plenty of offensive talent but could struggle defensively. The Mammoth have been effective generating scoring opportunities and should be able to put consistent pressure on the Maple Leafs throughout the game. The Mammoth have the advantage of playing on their home ice and should be able to establish themselves and take control of this game early. Take the Mammoth to make the necessary plays and secure the home victory.
Pick: Over 6.5
Toronto and Utah have the offensive talent necessary to produce a high-scoring matchup Tuesday night. The Maple Leafs have several dangerous playmakers capable of generating quality scoring opportunities, while the Mammoth have shown the ability to create offense from multiple positions. Utah has shown it can score in bunches and will likely come out hot on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs will look to answer with their own offensive weapons and should have opportunities to find the back of the net throughout the game. Both teams have the potential to capitalize on power-play opportunities, which could help increase the scoring. Expect an entertaining matchup with enough offensive production to push the combined score over the number.