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The Utah Mammoth (2-2) host the San Jose Sharks (0-1-2), who have fallen in three in a row, on Friday, Oct. 17 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will capture the win in Friday's matchup.
Mammoth vs. Sharks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Mammoth 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Mammoth (-258)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Mammoth (-1.5)
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Mammoth Splits and Trends
- The Mammoth had a 38-31-13 record overall, with an 8-13-21 record in contests that required overtime, last season.
- In the 29 games Utah played that were decided by one goal, it had a 13-7-9 record (good for 35 points).
- In the 13 games last season the Mammoth scored only one goal, they finished 0-12-1.
- Utah took 13 points from the 17 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (5-9-3 record).
- The Mammoth scored three or more goals 46 times, and went 33-4-9 in those games (to register 75 points).
- In the 31 games when Utah recorded a single power-play goal, it had a 14-11-6 record (34 points).
- In the 45 games when it outshot its opponent, Utah was 25-14-6 (56 points).
- The Mammoth's opponent had more shots in 35 games last season. The Mammoth went 12-16-7 in those contests (31 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks posted a record of 6-12-18 in overtime contests last season on their way to an overall mark of 20-50-12.
- San Jose picked up 27 points (10-15-7) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
- Last season the Sharks scored just one goal in 18 games, and went 1-14-3 (five points).
- When San Jose scored two goals last season, they amassed 13 points (5-19-3 record).
- The Sharks picked up 34 points in their 34 games when they scored three or more goals.
- Last season San Jose scored a lone power-play goal in 27 games, posting a record of 8-14-5.
- When outshooting its opponent last season, San Jose was 6-13-1 (13 points).
- The Sharks were outshot by their opponents 58 times last season, and took 35 points from those games.
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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)
| Mammoth Rank | Mammoth AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.93 | Goals Scored | 2.54 | 32nd |
| 17th | 3.01 | Goals Allowed | 3.78 | 32nd |
| 13th | 28.4 | Shots | 26.9 | 26th |
| 13th | 27.6 | Shots Allowed | 31.7 | 31st |
| 10th | 24.15% | Power Play % | 18.58% | 26th |
| 15th | 79.28% | Penalty Kill % | 74.22% | 28th |
Mammoth vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 17, 2025 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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