Predators vs. Mammoth Prediction & Picks - April 9

The Utah Mammoth (41-30-6) host the Nashville Predators (37-31-10) at Delta Center on Thursday, April 9 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Mammoth have won four straight games.

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Here's our prediction for who will clinch the win in Thursday's game.

In the last 10 games, the Predators have recorded a 6-3-1 record after scoring 35 total goals (seven power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 23.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 25 goals in those games.

Predators vs. Mammoth Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Mammoth 4, Predators 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Mammoth (-167)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Mammoth (-1.5)

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Mammoth Splits and Trends

• The Mammoth have gone 10-6-16 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 41-30-6.
• Utah is 16-11-6 (38 points) in its 33 games decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Mammoth registered only one goal, they lost every time.
• Utah has taken 10 points from the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-7-6 record).
• The Mammoth have scored at least three goals 49 times, and are 39-10-0 in those games (to register 78 points).
• In the 29 games when Utah has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 19-9-1 record (39 points).
• In the 42 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Utah is 21-18-3 (45 points).
• The Mammoth have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 17-12-3 to register 37 points.

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators (37-31-10 overall) have posted a record of 10-10-20 in contests that have needed OT this season.
• Nashville has earned 36 points (14-6-8) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Predators registered only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
• Nashville has 17 points (5-15-7) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Predators have earned 65 points in their 40 games with at least three goals scored.
• Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 34 games this season and has recorded 38 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 15-12-4 (34 points).
• The Predators have been outshot by opponents 45 times this season, and earned 46 points in those games.

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Predators vs. Mammoth Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

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