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Mammoth vs. Islanders prediction: Islanders favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Utah Mammoth vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Thursday.
The NY Islanders will face the Utah Mammoth, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at UBS Arena on New Year's Day, commencing at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Islanders a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Mammoth.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's Mammoth vs. Islanders matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Mammoth vs. Isles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Mammoth and the Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Islanders a 51% chance of defeating the Mammoth.
According to our model, the Mammoth (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 53% chance of staying under.
Mammoth vs. Islanders odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mammoth | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+215) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -118 |
| Total | o6 (+100) | u6 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mammoth vs. Islanders picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Islanders -1.5 | +215 |
| Moneyline | Mammoth | +102 |
| Total | Under 6 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mammoth to win.
Mammoth vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Mammoth vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Bo Horvat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Mammoth vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Horvat a 37.9% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is an 8.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Utah Mammoth
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 32.5% |
| Clayton Keller | 29.7% |
| JJ Peterka | 27.9% |
| Lawson Crouse | 23.7% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 21.0% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 37.9% |
| Anders Lee | 29.7% |
| Mathew Barzal | 20.8% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 19.8% |
| Emil Heineman | 19.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Utah Mammoth
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 7.2% |
| Clayton Keller | 6.0% |
| JJ Peterka | 5.6% |
| Lawson Crouse | 4.6% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 4.0% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 8.0% |
| Anders Lee | 5.8% |
| Mathew Barzal | 3.7% |
| Emil Heineman | 3.6% |
| Simon Holmstrom | 3.6% |
Mammoth vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's action between the Islanders and Mammoth at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Utah Mammoth vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Mammoth on New Year's Day.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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