Utah Mammoth vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 3/9/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah Mammoth vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Monday, March 9, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

The Chicago Blackhawks (23-28-10) host the Utah Mammoth (33-25-4) at United Center on Monday.

The Utah Mammoth were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-4 win over the Blue Jackets in their previous contest . Utah tallied 16 penalty minutes in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. The Mammoth had a great offensive game plan going into this one and it showed in the victory. In the game, they scored on 5 of the 23 shots they tried.

Utah Mammoth opponents have earned 191 power play opportunities (7th in the league) and have a total of 42 goals in those attempts. The Mammoth have had 1,597 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .894. Utah has tried 1,720 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.4%. While at even strength, the Mammoth have allowed the opponent to score 127 goals while having 166 on offense. Utah has tallied 174 power play chances and they have scored 30 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 17.24%. For the current campaign, they have earned 70 points and their points percentage is sitting at .565. Pertaining to their scoring, the Utah Mammoth have accounted for 196 goals (16th in hockey) so far this year and have surrendered 169.

The man in goal for this game is Karel Vejmelka. For his career, Vejmelka is sitting with 115 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .491. He has a save percentage of .900 during his 10,612 mins between the pipes. Vejmelka has seen 7,166 shots taken against him and has recorded 6,446 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 720 goals versus Vejmelka in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 3.08. He has amassed an overall record of 99-113-21 and he has started in 234 games. Vejmelka has taken the ice for 246 games throughout his professional hockey career.

In their last outing, Chicago played the Canucks in a game where the Blackhawks went home in defeat by a tally of 6-3. They had 3 power play opportunities in this one but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Blackhawks recorded 3 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Blackhawks have accumulated 125 goals at even strength and 35 goals (17th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. Chicago has put up 1,495 shots (32nd in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.70%, while allowing the opposition 1,795 shots. This season, the Chicago Blackhawks have accounted for 160 goals, 56 points, as well as a points percentage of .459. They have granted a total of 190 goals to be scored by of a combination of 164 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 178 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 19.66%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 85.87% on their oppositions 184 power play tries, and their save percentage is 89.4%.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Spencer Knight patrolling the crease. Opponents are averaging 2.84 goals per contest and he has allowed 361 goals overall. Knight's quality start percentage comes out to 52.8% and he has 67 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has started in 127 games and has been on the ice for 5,140 minutes. Knight has earned a lifetime mark of 65-51-17 and has played in 137 contests. He has recorded 3,446 saves out of the 3,807 shots taken, giving him a save % of .905.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Utah

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