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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Utah Mammoth in the 2026 NHL Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, commencing at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Golden Knights as the most likely winner of the Mammoth vs. Golden Knights game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Mammoth and the Golden Knights, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 57% chance of defeating the Mammoth.
According to our model, the Mammoth (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mammoth | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-180) | -1.5 (+160) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -160 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 | Mammoth +1.5 | -180 |
| Moneyline | Mammoth | +136 |
| Total | Over 6 | -105 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Mammoth to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights player props
Who will score a goal in Mammoth vs. Golden Knights?
According to our model, Pavel Dorofeyev is most likely to score an anytime goal in Mammoth vs. Golden Knights.
Our projections give Dorofeyev a 36.9% chance of scoring a goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the star is a 7.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Utah Mammoth
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 35.5% |
| Clayton Keller | 30.4% |
| Logan Cooley | 29.9% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 24.3% |
| Lawson Crouse | 23.8% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 36.9% |
| Jack Eichel | 30.4% |
| Mitch Marner | 26.6% |
| Mark Stone | 25.8% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 24.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Utah Mammoth
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 6.9% |
| Logan Cooley | 5.8% |
| Clayton Keller | 5.4% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 4.8% |
| Lawson Crouse | 4.7% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 7.3% |
| Jack Eichel | 5.7% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 4.8% |
| Mitch Marner | 4.7% |
| Tomas Hertl | 4.6% |
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between the Golden Knights and Mammoth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the NHL's annual elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
A total of 16 teams, including the Mammoth and Golden Knights, made the NHL Playoffs 2026, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Mammoth in Sunday's NHL matchup.
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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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