Ottawa Senators vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for NHL on 1/7

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The NHL regular season continues as the Ottawa Senators visit the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center. Ottawa holds a record of 20-16-5, while Utah stands at 20-20-3. The game is set for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 9:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Ottawa is led by head coach Travis Green and competes in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Utah, under head coach André Tourigny, plays in the Western Central Division. Both teams look to improve their standings in their respective divisions with a win in this game.

Senators vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators Puck Line +1.5 (-243), Utah Mammoth Puck Line -1.5 (+193), Ottawa Senators MoneyLine +104, Utah Mammoth MoneyLine -124, Over/Under 6.0 (-115/-107)

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Winnipeg Jets with a 4-2 score but fell to the Detroit Red Wings 5-3. The Senators managed to score four goals against the Washington Capitals, securing a narrow 4-3 win.

Tim Stützle has been a key player for the Senators, with 19 goals and 26 assists this season. Drake Batherson also contributed with 16 goals and 23 assists. Jake Sanderson has supported the team with eight goals and 22 assists, showing strong defensive play.

In the net, Linus Ullmark has played 28 games with 14 wins and eight losses. He has made 605 saves and allowed 82 goals. Hunter Shepard, although only playing one game, saved 10 shots and allowed two goals in his appearance.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth have had a mixed run in their recent games. They secured a 3-2 win against the New York Rangers, with Dylan Guenther scoring a goal. However, they faced a tough 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils despite putting up 31 shots on goal.

In their game against the New York Islanders, the Mammoth showed strong offense with a 7-2 victory. Dylan Guenther was a standout player with three goals and one assist. This performance highlighted their ability to capitalize on scoring chances.

The Mammoth’s top players include Nick Schmaltz and Dylan Guenther, each with 37 points this season. Goalie Karel Vejmelka has 18 wins in 32 games, providing solid goaltending. With their next game at home, the Mammoth will look to build on their recent successes.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are favored to win with a moneyline of -124 against the Ottawa Senators at +104. The Mammoth have better overall stats, including higher ranks in goals and assists. The projected score is Utah Mammoth 4, Ottawa Senators 3. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Utah Mammoth to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -115 and the under at -107. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with combined goals ranking in the top half of the league. The projected total score is 7, suggesting the game will go over 6.0. Therefore, the pick is to take the over on the total.