Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for Sunday, January 11, 2026

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The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Utah Mammoth for an NHL regular season game at the Delta Center. The game is set for Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will air on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets come in with a record of 18-19-7, while the Mammoth hold a 22-20-3 record.

Columbus is led by head coach Dean Evason and plays in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Utah Mammoth, coached by André Tourigny, are part of the Western Central Division. Both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective conferences.

Blue Jackets vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Utah Mammoth MoneyLine -179, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine +149

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been struggling lately. They faced the Colorado Avalanche in their most recent game and lost 4-0. Despite putting up 29 shots on goal, the team could not score.

Earlier, the Blue Jackets played against the Vegas Golden Knights and lost 5-3. Kirill Marchenko and Boone Jenner each scored in that game. The team had 25 shots on goal but failed to capitalize on power plays.

In another recent game, the Blue Jackets played the San Jose Sharks and lost 5-2. They matched the Sharks with 36 shots on goal. Sean Monahan contributed with a goal and an assist in that game.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth have been performing well recently. They have secured victories in their last three games. These wins include a 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues and a 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators.

Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller have been key players for the Mammoth. In the recent game against the Blues, Schmaltz scored two goals and had one assist. Keller also contributed with three assists in the same game.

Vitek Vanecek has been listed in recent games but has not had any recorded minutes. The team has been strong defensively, with a high number of blocks and hits. The Mammoth’s recent success is seen in their ability to limit their opponents’ goals while capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are the favorites with a moneyline of -179 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at +149. Given the Mammoth’s stronger performance in goals against, ranked 9th compared to the Blue Jackets’ 20th, they are more likely to win. Our pick is the Utah Mammoth to win straight up, with a projected score of Utah Mammoth 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 3.

The over/under line is set at 6.5 with the under at -127 and the over at +105. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, and their defensive stats indicate potential for a high-scoring game. Therefore, we recommend taking the over 6.5, with a projected total of 7 goals.