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Stars vs Mammoth Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 15, 2026
The Utah Mammoth get another home game Thursday in Salt Lake City, and right now they’re playing like a team that’s finally settled into a rhythm. They’ve pushed their point streak to five games, and the 6-1 thumping of Toronto with a 40-20 shot edge is the type of signal I care about as a bettor. Not just the score, but the territorial control.
Dallas still sits comfortably higher in the standings, but the form has cooled off. The Stars are 2-4-4 over their last 10, and the road trip grind is starting to show. This is the final stop of a long swing, and they’re coming off a flat 3-1 loss to Anaheim in the second leg of a back-to-back.
Dallas Stars vs Utah Mammoth Odds
These are the current betting lines, and you’ll want to monitor updated NHL odds as puck line and total numbers can shift quickly once goalies and key skaters are confirmed.
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Stars | -111 | +1.5 (TBD) / -1.5 (TBD) | 6 (Over -101 / Under -108) |
| Utah Mammoth | -108 | +1.5 (TBD) / -1.5 (TBD) | 6 (Over -101 / Under -108) |
Dallas Stars Betting Form
Dallas has still been elite on the road overall, but recent results show a team that’s been just a little loose in execution. The power play is a big part of that story. For a season-long unit that can win games by itself, going 2-for-20 across the last nine is a real drag on covering numbers, especially when 5v5 is not fully humming.
The other betting hinge is the blue line and how clean Dallas is breaking the puck out. If Miro Heiskanen is limited or sits again, it matters, because that’s a key piece in transition and defending Utah’s speed through the neutral zone.
For a deeper profile, check Dallas Stars stats and results and keep the linked Dallas Stars injury report open leading into puck drop.
Utah Mammoth Betting Form
Utah’s recent run is more than just “good vibes.” They’re playing faster, holding the puck longer, and forcing opponents into extended defensive shifts. On this homestand, the Mammoth have looked comfortable dictating the game, which is a big change from earlier when they lived on the road and had to survive stretches.
Goaltending also changes how I price Utah. If Karel Vejmelka gets the start as expected, you’re looking at a team that can lean into a higher-tempo plan without panicking after one mistake. That matters versus Dallas, because the Stars can turn one lost matchup into a Grade-A chance fast.
You can track recent splits and trends via Utah Mammoth schedule and stats and confirm availability with the linked Utah Mammoth injury report before you commit.
Dallas Stars vs Utah Mammoth Matchup Breakdown
At 5v5, this sets up as a pace and legs question. Dallas is a strong road team, but this is the end of a long trip, and the Stars already showed some heavy-footed sequences in Anaheim. Utah has been waiting for this kind of home stretch all season, and they’re skating like it. If the Mammoth win the first 10 minutes and force Dallas into defending more than attacking, I like their chances to control the game state.
Special teams are the swing. Dallas still owns the better power-play ceiling even with the recent cold spell, while Utah’s power play has been near the bottom. That pushes me toward Utah at even strength, but it also makes penalties a real risk factor if the Mammoth start chasing.
Goalie confirmation matters more than usual here. Oettinger’s recent numbers have been shaky even if he looked sharper against the Kings earlier in the trip. Vejmelka has been steady across a big workload. If either starter changes, it impacts both the side and how aggressive you want to be on a total. For a quick refresher on how goalie changes should move your number, the NHL betting guide is useful.
The season series angle is straightforward. Dallas won the first meeting 4-3 back on Nov. 28, and that scoreline fits the matchup. These teams can get into a one-goal game where one power play or one late bounce decides it.
Dallas Stars vs Utah Mammoth Predictions and Best Bets
With the moneyline near a pick’em, I’m taking the home side. Utah is the team with the cleaner form, the stronger recent 5v5 push, and the situational edge with Dallas finishing a tough trip. If this game stays mostly even-strength, I think Utah carries more of the play.
From a spread perspective, I’m not looking to force a puck line without the number in front of me. In a tight pricing spot like this, I’d rather be on the moneyline than chase plus money on -1.5. Dallas plays enough one-goal games, and Utah’s style can also land in that 3-3 late scenario.
I’m also cautious on the total until it’s posted. If you see a 6.0, I’d lean slightly over because Utah’s pace at home has been real and Dallas can still finish. If it’s 6.5, it becomes more of a “need special teams and clean conversion” number, and I’d be more selective.
Best Bet: Utah Mammoth moneyline (-108)
NHL Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
If you’re building a full card, start with the NHL picks page so you can compare sides and totals across the slate without bouncing between books. I also like keeping the matchup hub open for late updates, and the NHL previews hub keeps everything organized by game.
For bettors who want to follow proven long-term results, use the best handicappers page, then verify consistency on the handicappers leaderboard. If you want premium plays packaged and ready, buy picks is the direct route.
And if you’re thinking bigger picture as the season tightens, the Stanley Cup betting guide helps frame how futures odds and playoff positioning can leak into nightly motivation and market movement.
