The San Jose Sharks (0-1-2) and Utah Mammoth (2-2-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. EDT at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Mammoth are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (+100o / -120u). Utah is a -250 favorite to win outright, while San Jose is +200 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Sharks vs. Mammoth predictions and NHL picks.
Sharks vs. Mammoth Odds, Pick
| Sharks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -118 | 6.5 100o / -120u | +200 |
| Utah Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -102 | 6.5 100o / -120u | -250 |
Sharks vs. Utah Spread: Utah -1.5 (-102), Sharks +1.5 (-118)
Sharks vs. Utah Over/Under: 6.5 (+100o / -120u)
Sharks vs. Utah Moneyline: Sharks +200, Utah -250
Sharks vs. Utah Preview
This season has been a wild ride for the Sharks, and we're only talking about three games.
San Jose started with an overtime 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights, then another one against the Ducks, with 13 goals overall (7-6), and then got thrashed on Tuesday by the Hurricanes with a 5-1 score.
That is why their rivals today are -250 favorites, without having to do too much, as their 2-2 record shows. The Utah Mammoth began their season with three games on the road, and tonight they will play their second straight at home.
What is interesting about this Utah team is how little production their games have seen. The total for tonight is 6.5, and all four previous Mammoth games have been well under that, with a maximum of five goals in their overtime win against the Predators.
With an average of 2.0 goals scored and the same for goals allowed (8-8 is their total), Utah is a great fit for our Bet Labs "Early High Profile Unders" system.
Although the Sharks' games have seen many more, San Jose's goal average is 3.3, and the Mammoth defense has proven it can suppress shots (and therefore, scoring).
With much better value than the Utah moneyline, the under is an excellent option for tonight.
Sharks vs. Utah Prediction
The Early High Profile Unders system focuses on NHL games in October that attract heavy betting attention but tend to open the season with conservative, low-scoring play.
Early in the year, teams are still finding rhythm, systems are tight, and goaltenders are fresh, all leading to lower-scoring environments despite public enthusiasm for overs. These games often feature marquee matchups or national exposure, drawing inflated totals as casual bettors expect excitement and offense.
In reality, early-season hockey is built on structure and defensive discipline, especially when coaches emphasize fundamentals.
When betting volume spikes and the public leans toward the over, value consistently emerges on the under as teams adjust to new rosters, pace, and timing, keeping scoring suppressed.
Best Bet: Under 6.5 (-120, bet365)
