Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 4/29/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Mammoth (+136) Golden Knights (-162)

The Utah Mammoth (43-33-6) are headed to T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday where they will compete against the Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) in Game 5 of their 1st round series. The series is tied 2-2. The moneyline on this contest has Utah at +136 while Vegas is sitting at -162. The over/under is 5.5.

The Utah Mammoth were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 5-4 loss against the Golden Knights in Game 4. The Mammoth had a good offensive output in the loss. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 31 shots they attempted. Furthermore, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't convert them into a score. Utah recorded 8 mins in the box in this matchup.

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In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Utah Mammoth have accounted for 268 goals (12th in the league) so far this year and have conceded 240. For the current campaign, they have earned 92 points and their points percentage sits at .561. Utah has tallied 230 power play opportunities and they have notched 46 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 20.00%. When playing at even strength, the Mammoth have given up 186 goals while earning 222 on offense. Utah has tried 2,274 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.8%. The Mammoth so far have had 2,141 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .888. Utah Mammoth opponents have tallied 247 power play opportunities (9th in professional hockey) and have notched 54 goals in those attempts.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Karel Vejmelka. Vejmelka has participated in 262 games over the course of his hockey career. He has compiled a record of 108-117-22 and he was named the starter in 249 games. Opponents have racked up 766 goals versus Vejmelka in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 3.08. Vejmelka has seen 7,560 shot attempts against him and he has 6,794 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .899 in his 10,648 minutes on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Vejmelka has compiled 120 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .482.

Vegas was able to even the series at 2 games apiece after their Game 4 victory. The Golden Knights had 5 goals out of the 36 shots on goal they pursued. They had 4 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

So far this year, the Vegas Golden Knights have accumulated 264 goals, 95 points, and a points percentage of .579. They have permitted 242 goals to be scored by of a combination of 204 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they were shorthanded. The Golden Knights have accumulated 206 goals at even strength and 58 goals (6th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 237 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 24.47%. Vegas has tried 2,377 shots (8th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 11.11%, while allowing the opposition 1,999 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.37% on their opponents 204 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 87.9%.

For the opposition you will find Carter Hart protecting the net. Opponents are averaging 2.84 goals per contest and he has relinquished 671 goals altogether. Hart's quality start rate sits at 49.6% and he has 117 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has made the start in 236 contests and has accumulated 12,073 minutes. Hart has accumulated a lifetime record of 107-96-32 and has participated in 245 games. He has recorded 6,381 stops out of the 7,052 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .905.

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Josh's Pick: Take Utah (+136)

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