Match Analysis: Utah Mammoth vs Buffalo Sabres – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-13
- Time: 2:10 AM UTC
- Location: Delta Center
Game Overview
The Utah Mammoth will host the Buffalo Sabres in this NHL regular season game. The Mammoth come into this game with a slight advantage in recent head-to-head results, including a 2-1 overtime win over the Sabres on November 4, 2025. The game is expected to be competitive with defensive strength from both teams, and the Mammoth have shown ability to clinch close matches especially at home.
Key Factors to Consider
- Utah Mammoth have a record of 9-7-0 recently, showing solid performance at home and resilience in tight matches. Buffalo Sabres stand at 5-4-4 points, with a balanced but less consistent form. Mammothβs defense and goaltending have improved, limiting Sabres' scoring opportunities as demonstrated in the last encounter won by Mammoth in overtime.
- In their last meeting on November 4, 2025, Utah Mammoth defeated Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime. Historically, Mammoth have performed slightly better against Buffalo, especially on home ice at the Delta Center. Recent head-to-head results favor Mammoth with close and low-scoring games.
- Current available data does not indicate major injuries affecting starting lineups for either team, suggesting both squads will likely field near-full-strength rosters.
- Home ice advantage for Utah Mammoth at Delta Center is a significant factor. No extreme weather or travel issues reported. Both teams are playing back-to-back games, but Mammothβs schedule shows slightly better recovery time.
- Utah Mammoth have stronger motivation to consolidate their winning record at home and maintain playoff positioning. Buffalo Sabres will look to bounce back after recent close losses, fighting for points to improve their moderate standings.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Buffalo Sabres: 160, Utah Mammoth: -200 | Utah Mammoth win | β β β β β 75% |
| Over/under | Over 6.5: -105, Under 6.5: -120 | Under 6.5 goals | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Utah Mammoth -7% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 6.5 10% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 6.5 at 10% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 12% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Utah Mammoth are favored to win this closely contested game, likely by a narrow margin given the historical tight scoring and recent matchups. A low-scoring game with Mammoth edging out Sabres in regulation or overtime is probable.
Predicted Score: Utah Mammoth 3 – 1 Buffalo Sabres