Match Analysis: San Jose Sharks vs Utah Mammoth – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-19
- Time: 3:00 AM UTC
- Location: SAP Center at San Jose
Game Overview
The NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and Utah Mammoth is set in San Jose, California at the SAP Center. Utah Mammoth enter as slight favorites with a 10-7-1 record, showing a better recent performance than the Sharks, who currently stand at 8-8-3. Both teams have competitive rosters and have met once prior this season on 2025-10-17. The Mammoth have demonstrated consistency on the road while the Sharks show fluctuating form at home.
Key Factors to Consider
- Utah Mammoth are in better form overall with a 10-7-1 record compared to San Jose's 8-8-3. The Mammoth have a slightly stronger away record (5-6-0) and have shown some offensive firepower with key players like Nick Schmaltz and Macklin Celebrini. San Joseβs recent home performance includes mixed results but they have recorded wins against competitive teams like Minnesota and Florida recently.
- The teams faced each other on 2025-10-17 at Utah's Delta Center with the Mammoth winning 6-3. This game presents a chance for the Sharks to respond on home ice. Historically, the Mammoth have had an upper hand recently.
- No specific current injuries have been detailed in the provided data. Both teams likely will have their key players available, including top scorers Nick Schmaltz and Macklin Celebrini for the Mammoth, and promising contributors like M. Celebrini for the Sharks.
- The game is at the Sharks' home venue, which gives San Jose a home crowd advantage. Travel fatigue may slightly affect Utah Mammoth, given they are on the road. Broadcast coverage is on ESPN+, ensuring a wide audience and media attention.
- Utah Mammoth seek to continue their winning momentum and solidify their superior season record. San Jose Sharks are motivated to improve their home record and prove their competitiveness after a recent loss against Seattle. Both teams are positioned mid-table and need this win for playoff implications.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | San Jose Sharks: 112, Utah Mammoth: -139 | Utah Mammoth win | β β β ββ 65% |
| Spread | San Jose Sharks +1.5: -220, Utah Mammoth -1.5: 175 | Utah Mammoth -1.5 | β β β ββ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 6.5: -106, Under 6.5: -118 | Under 6.5 goals | β β β ββ 58% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Utah Mammoth -5% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 6.5 2% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 6.5 at 2% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 1.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Utah Mammoth to win in a competitive match, potentially by a narrow margin given Sharksβ home advantage.
Predicted Score: Utah Mammoth 4 – 2 San Jose Sharks