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Mammoth vs. Kraken prediction: Utah favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [4/2/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Utah Mammoth vs Seattle Kraken predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Seattle Kraken and Utah Mammoth are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Mammoth a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Kraken.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Mammoth vs. Kraken matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Mammoth vs. Kraken prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Mammoth and the Kraken, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Mammoth a 54% chance of beating the Kraken.
According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 57% chance of staying under.
Mammoth vs. Kraken odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mammoth | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+180) | +1.5 (-210) |
| Moneyline | -134 | +115 |
| Total | o6.5 (+110) | u6.5 (-130) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mammoth vs. Kraken picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Kraken +1.5 | -210 |
| Moneyline | Kraken | +115 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -130 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kraken +1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mammoth vs. Kraken player props
Who will score a goal in Mammoth vs. Kraken?
According to our model, Dylan Guenther is most likely to score an anytime goal in Mammoth vs. Kraken.
Our projections give Guenther a 35.5% chance of scoring a goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the star is a 7.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Utah Mammoth
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 35.5% |
| Logan Cooley | 31.3% |
| Clayton Keller | 30.2% |
| Lawson Crouse | 23.7% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 23.6% |
Seattle Kraken
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bobby McMann | 32.4% |
| Kaapo Kakko | 22.7% |
| Jaden Schwartz | 22.3% |
| Matty Beniers | 21.9% |
| Jared McCann | 21.7% |
First goal scorer predictions
Utah Mammoth
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 7.0% |
| Logan Cooley | 6.7% |
| Clayton Keller | 5.6% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 4.8% |
| Lawson Crouse | 4.4% |
Seattle Kraken
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bobby McMann | 6.0% |
| Jared McCann | 4.5% |
| Jordan Eberle | 4.1% |
| Jaden Schwartz | 4.0% |
| Matty Beniers | 3.9% |
Mammoth vs. Kraken game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Kraken and Mammoth at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Utah Mammoth vs. Seattle Kraken
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
Conclusion
We predict Mammoth, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Kraken on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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