New Jersey Devils vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for NHL Regular Season on 12/19

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The New Jersey Devils will travel to the Delta Center to take on the Utah Mammoth. This NHL regular season game will be on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Devils hold a record of 19-14-1 under head coach Sheldon Keefe. They are ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Mammoth, coached by André Tourigny, have a record of 17-16-3. They are positioned 9th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Western Central Division.

Devils vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Utah Mammoth MoneyLine -136, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine +115

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a close 2-1 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. In this game, Connor Brown scored one goal and had three shots on goal.

In their last five games, the Devils won three and lost two. Their victory against the Anaheim Ducks was notable with a 4-1 score. Paul Cotter stood out by scoring a goal and making two blocks.

Top players for the Devils include Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier. Jesper Bratt has played 34 games with 29 points. Nico Hischier has also been reliable with 26 points in 34 games.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a solid 4-1 victory against the Detroit Red Wings, where Clayton Keller contributed with a goal and an assist. However, they faced a setback with a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins, despite Barrett Hayton scoring the lone goal for the team.

In the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Mammoth managed a narrow win with a 5-4 score. Michael Carcone was a standout performer, scoring two goals. Their game against the Seattle Kraken also ended positively, with a 5-3 win, where Nick Schmaltz provided one goal and two assists.

Utah Mammoth’s top skaters, like Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller, have been consistent this season. Schmaltz has 12 goals and 19 assists, while Keller has 11 goals and 19 assists. In goal, Karel Vejmelka has been the mainstay, with 15 wins in 27 games, while Vitek Vanecek has struggled with 2 wins in 10 games.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Utah Mammoth are favored at -136. They have strong skater stats, ranking 5th in goals and shots on goal. The New Jersey Devils are the underdog at +115. Given Utah’s higher rankings in key areas, they are the recommended pick to win straight up.

Looking at the over/under, the line is set at 5.5 with the over at -119 and the under at -102. Both teams have allowed a similar number of goals this season. With projected scores close to the line, the under 5.5 is the recommended pick, as defenses might keep the total lower.