Prop Bets: Utah Mammoth VS Pittsburgh Penguins 2025-12-14
Utah Mammoth vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: A Slaughterhouse of Scoring (And Injuries)
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for a game where both teams’ injury reports could fill a novella. The Utah Mammoth (-137) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (+116) in a clash of NHL’s most dysfunctional circuses, and the puck is so confused by this matchup it might just retire. Let’s break it down with the mathematical precision of a man who once calculated his grocery bill in his head and was wrong.
The Numbers That Make No Sense
- Utah Mammoth: Offense like a Tesla on fire (101 goals, 10th in the league), defense like a sieve stuffed with Jell-O (97 goals allowed, 18th). Nick Schmaltz is their offensive spark (29 points), but their goalie, Karel Vejmelka, has the save percentage of a man playing chess with a .896 SPF.
- Pittsburgh Penguins: A team where “depth” means how deep into the waiver wire they’ve had to fish. Sidney Crosby is still magic (34 points in 30 games), but their defense looks like a kindergarten art project. Newcomer Stuart Skinner is “day-to-day” due to visa issues. Brett Kulak? He’s here! …Wait, no, he’s not.
Odds & Implied Probabilities
- Moneyline: Utah (-137) implies a 57.6% chance to win. Penguins (+116) imply 46.3%. Math says this adds up to 103.9%—because sportsbooks are just so generous.
- Totals: The over/under is 6.5 goals (most books), with the over priced at -200 to -210 (implying 50-52% chance) and the under at +180 to +190 (33.3-35.7%). But wait! There’s also a wild prop bet on “Over 7 Goals” at +194 (33.3% implied). Because why not?
Injuries: The Real Star of This Show
- Utah: Missing Logan Cooley (lower body) and Alexander Kerfoot (abdomen). Their offense still scores 101 goals? How? Is Nick Schmaltz a one-man band?
- Penguins: A who’s who of “What even is this?”—Evgeni Malkin (upper body), Tanner Howe (ACL), Caleb Jones (lower body), and Blake Lizotte (mystery meat). They’ve traded Brett Kulak to immigration court. This team is a medical thriller.
Prediction: The Puck’s Pissed
This game will be a 4-3 Utah victory in overtime, because nothing says “holiday spirit” like a tiebreaker. But the real money’s on the over 6.5 goals, because these teams combined to score 7+ goals in 8 of their last 10 meetings. And if you’re feeling spicy, take the over 7 goals (+194)—it’s the only prop that pays like a slot machine at a Vegas buffet.
Final Score Prediction: Utah 4, Pittsburgh 3 (OT).
Prop Bet Pick: Over 7 Goals (+194). Because why not? The Penguins’ defense is basically a open bar.
Stay safe out there, and remember: If you bet on the under, check your Twitter. You’ll need a therapist by 8 p.m. 🏀🏒💸
Created: Dec. 14, 2025, 7:52 p.m. GMT