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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth predictions for NHL Monday.
The Utah Mammoth will face the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 NHL Playoffs at Delta Center on Monday, starting at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Golden Knights a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Mammoth.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's Golden Knights vs. Mammoth matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Mammoth prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL Playoffs game between the Golden Knights and Mammoth, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Golden Knights a 52% chance of defeating the Mammoth.
According to our model, the Mammoth (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Mammoth odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Mammoth |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+195) | +1.5 (-215) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +115 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Mammoth 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 | Mammoth +1.5 | -215 |
| Moneyline | Mammoth | +115 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -125 |
According to our NHL best 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.
Golden Knights vs. Mammoth player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Mammoth?
According to our model, Dylan Guenther is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Mammoth.
Our projections give Guenther a 35.6% chance of scoring a goal at Delta Center, while the star is a 7.1% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 31.8% |
| Jack Eichel | 31.1% |
| Mitch Marner | 26.8% |
| Mark Stone | 26.4% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 24.5% |
Utah Mammoth
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 35.6% |
| Logan Cooley | 33.9% |
| Clayton Keller | 29.8% |
| Lawson Crouse | 25.7% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 24.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 6.1% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.1% |
| Mitch Marner | 5.2% |
| Mark Stone | 5.0% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 4.8% |
Utah Mammoth
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 7.1% |
| Logan Cooley | 6.7% |
| Clayton Keller | 5.4% |
| Lawson Crouse | 4.7% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 4.4% |
Golden Knights vs. Mammoth game-day updates and essential details
Monday's game between the Mammoth and Golden Knights in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Hockey Club
- Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Delta Center
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is the National Hockey League's annual elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Golden Knights and Mammoth, made the 2026 NHL Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the NHL Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Mammoth in Monday'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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