by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026
Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Mammoth +105, Oilers -125; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Mammoth +105, Oilers -125; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Mammoth +105, Oilers -125; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Season Record
Utah Mammoth: 5-2-0 (1st place, Central Division)
Edmonton Oilers: 5-0-1 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
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Utah Mammoth: 5-2-0 last 7
Edmonton Oilers: 5-0-1 last 6
Utah Mammoth vs Edmonton Oilers Preview and Analysis
The Mammoth are entering this game with 10 points, a 5-2-0 record overall, and they are 3-2-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in their last game, winning that one at home 5-4. Dylan Guenther, Mikhail Sergachev, Daniil But, MacKenzie Weegar, and Vincent Trocheck each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Dylan Guenther, Mikhail Sergachev, Andrew Peeke, Barrett Hayton, Clayton Keller, Jack McBain, Kailer Yamamoto, Kevin Stenlund, Logan Cooley, and Nick Schmaltz each led the team in assists with 1 while Logan Cooley, MacKenzie Weegar, and Vincent Trocheck each led the team in shots on net in that game with 3. Karel Vejmelka was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 4 goals on 26 shots with 22 saves and a .846 save percentage. Their offense has scored 27 goals this season averaging 3.9 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 19 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.
The Oilers are entering this game with 11 points, a 5-0-1 record overall, and they are 1-0-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Los Angeles Kings in their last game, winning that one on the road 4-1. Vasily Podkolzin led the team in goals scored with 2 while Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Connor McDavid led the team in assists with 3 while Leon Draisaitl, Vasily Podkolzin, and Mathieu Joseph each led the team in shots on net in that game with 3. Devon Levi was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 40 shots with 39 saves and a .975 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 29 goals this season averaging 4.8 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 18 goals against them allowing 3 goals per game.
Mammoth vs Oilers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Oilers listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Oilers have looked great in their games this season with their 5-0-1 record overall which has them right near the top of their division in the West. They haven't looked great on home ice though with their 1-0-1 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Mammoth have looked great in their games this season with their 5-2-0 record overall which has them right at the top of their division in the West. They have been a good road team too with their 3-2-0 road record this year. The Mammoth have been rolling to start the season and they are coming off another win in their last one. They beat the Maple Leafs 5-4 at home, but they did have a lot of trouble pulling that win out. The Oilers have also been rolling to start the season. They lost their season opener, but they have a ton of momentum on their side now with 5 wins in a row. They are coming off a 4-1 road win over the Kings in their last one and they have been crushing teams lately. They have been blowing out their opponents lately and their new goaltender has looked really good too. The Oilers still have one of the best offenses in the league with one of the best players in the NHL leading the way and they have come out of the gate really strong with this new head coach. Look for the Oilers to continue rolling here at home as they have been cruising to victories while the Mammoth have been slowing down lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Oilers to win this game.
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NHL Betting Trends
Utah Mammoth: 88-89 (-18.9 units) on the moneyline in all games. 23-36 (-6.9 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 to +200. 31-43 (-10.6 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 6-2 UNDER when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 75%).
Edmonton Oilers: 17-11 (+3.4 units) on the moneyline at home when the money line is -100 to -150. 19-15 (+2.7 units) on the moneyline when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%). 22-15 (+8 units) on the moneyline against good possession teams-averaging 3+ more shots on goal than opp. 30-22 UNDER against poor starting goalies - saving 89.5% of shots against or less.
Key Injuries
Utah Mammoth: M. Carcone (LW) Out - Undisclosed. M. Lamoureux (D) Out - Shoulder.
Edmonton Oilers: J. Walman (D) Day To Day - Upper Body. Z. Hyman (LW) Day To Day - Undisclosed. C. Dach (C) Out - Undisclosed. R. Nugent-Hopkins (C) Out - Lower-Body. A. Regula (D) Out - Undisclosed. M. Savoie (C) Out - Lower-Body. A. Leppanen (D) Out - Undisclosed. J. Stefan (RW) Out - Undisclosed. F. Andersen (G) Out - Knee. M. Janmark (C) Out - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“After a long road trip like we had, it’s always tough to find your emotions and your second gear, but I thought our guys did a really good job. We knew it was a challenge, but we made sure we showed up with that emotion. That was not a problem and we found a way to get two points against a really good team, so I’m proud of that.” - Andre Tourigny after his team’s win against the Maple Leafs in their game on Tuesday.
“Obviously, we started on time, got going. I didn’t think at any time we were fantastic tonight, but McDavid and the big boys were great.” - Mike Babcock after his team’s win against the LA Kings in their game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Utah Mammoth
LW Clayton Keller
C Nick Schmaltz
RW Lawson Crouse
LD Mikhail Sergachev
RD MacKenzie Weegar
G Karel Vejmelka
Edmonton Oilers
LW Vasily Podkolzin
C Connor McDavid
RW Leon Draisaitl
LD Mattias Ekholm
RD Evan Bouchard
G Devon Levi
Statistical Leaders
Utah Mammoth
Points: Nick Schmaltz (9)
Goals: Nick Schmaltz (6)
Assists: Clayton Keller (8)
GAA: Karel Vejmelka (2.46)
Edmonton Oilers
Points: Connor McDavid (17)
Goals: Vasily Podkolzin (7)
Assists: Connor McDavid (13)
GAA: Devon Levi (2.76)
Coaches:
Utah Mammoth: André Tourigny (6th season)
Edmonton Oilers: Mike Babcock (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
