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Calgary Flames vs Utah Mammoth NHL Prediction, Odds, Pick, October 15

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The Calgary Flames (1-3-0) and Utah Mammoth (1-2-0) will meet in a Western Conference duel on Wednesday. Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. EDT at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

The Mammoth are priced at +110 to cover the puck line (-1.5), with the over/under set at 6 (O -110/U -110). The Mammoth are -225 favorites to win outright, while the Flames are +185 to pull off the upset.

Let's get into my Flames vs. Mammoth predictions and NHL picks.

Flames vs. Mammoth Odds, Pick

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Wednesday, Oct 15
9:30 p.m. ET
ESPN+
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Flames Odds
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+1.5
-135
6
-115o / -105u
+180
Utah Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-1.5
+110
6
-115o / -105u
-220
Odds via BetMGM. Get up-to-the-minute NHL odds here.
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  • Flames vs. Mammoth Spread: Flames +1.5 (-130), Mammoth -1.5 (+110)
  • Flames vs. Mammoth Over/Under: 6 (-110O / -110U)
  • Flames vs. Mammoth Moneyline: Flames +180, Mammoth -220
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Flames vs. Mammoth Preview

Calgary Flames

Oddsmakers were low on the chances that the Flames would be able to replicate their 96-point 2024-25 campaign entering the year, as they entered the season with a betting total of 83.5 points, a mark that I still thought was too high. 

The Flames overachieved expectations by a significant margin in achieving 96 points last season, leaning heavily upon incredible performances from rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf to steal games. They scored just 2.68 goals per game and finished with a goal differential of -13.

It was easy to believe that if the Flames could not achieve more offensive success this season, their team success would regress significantly, and it's hard to make a sound argument as to why they would be much more effective offensively.

Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau led the team in points last season, but are both aging further away from their true primes at ages 35 and 32, respectively. As a result, it's unlikely that Kadri and Huberdeau would combine for a greater output this season, and if anything, they will likely be less productive.

To make matters worse, Huberdeau has missed the first four games of the year with injury and will remain sidelined in tonight's matchup.

The Flames have some quality young forwards, such as Matt Coronato and Connor Zary, who could take steps forward this season, but that likely will still mean well below average results for a team that was among the league's least productive last season.

Through four games, Calgary has averaged just 2.00 goals per game and generated only 2.35 xGF/60.

As Dustin Wolf started last night's matchup at home versus the Vegas Golden Knights, backup Devin Cooley has been confirmed as the Flames' starting goaltender in this matchup. The gap between the two may be quite significant this season, as Cooley holds a career .870 save percentage at the NHL level, and held a 2.94 GAA in the AHL last season.

Highly touted defensive prospect Zayne Parekh has struggled so far this season, which has been another concern among a Flames roster that has not offered much cause for optimism. Parekh was particularly bad last night versus the Knights, and it wouldn't be surprising if he is made a healthy scratch in Wednesday's matchup.

Utah Mammoth

The Mammoth are widely expected to take a serious jump into contention this season, after their 2024-25 campaign fell off the rails in large part due to lengthy absences from top-four defenders Sean Durzi and John Marino.

The Mammoth feature several high-end offensive skaters that are trending into their true primes and offer an underrated top-six. Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz offer two proven producers to the team's top unit. At the same time, Dylan Guenther, Logan Cooley, and JJ Peterka form a highly dynamic second line that should be a strength relative to most teams in the league.

A 1-2-0 record during their season-opening three-game road trip is a disappointment, but on a game-by-game basis, the Mammoth's start does not appear to be anything to get overly hung up on. They lost 2-1 in a well-played game versus an elite Colorado Avalanche side on opening night and played respectably against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, but struggled to finish versus goaltender Spencer Knight, who stopped 1.55 goals above expected.

Durzi will be sidelined due to injury for this matchup, which means former sixth overall pick Dmitri Simashev will likely remain on the team's top defensive pairing.

Karel Vejmelka is expected to start in goal for the Mammoth. He held a +14.2 GSAx rating and .904 save percentage in 58 appearances last season.


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Flames vs. Mammoth Prediction

This should prove to be a very tough spot for a Flames side that has relied quite heavily upon elite goaltending to steal games over the last two seasons. Cooley is likely to offer below-average results this season and should face a heavy workload in this matchup versus a rested Mammoth side, which should be well inspired playing in their home opener.

Vejmelka has been razor-sharp over the last two seasons and likely will not face many high-end scoring chances in this matchup versus a lethargic Flames offense.

There's a lot to like about this spot for a Mammoth side that should be sneaky-good this season, and I'm happy to back Utah to cover the puck-line at +110.

Pick: Utah Mammoth -1.5 +110 (BetMGM, Play to +100)

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