The Utah Mammoth will conclude their early-season road trip with a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Monday night. Both teams are trying to establish an identity early in the season, with Utah holding a 1-1-0 record and Chicago at 0-2-1. Before the puck drops in Chicago tonight, continue reading to get my Mammoth vs Blackhawks prediction for tonight.
Our Mammoth vs Blackhawks Pick
- Pick: Utah Mammoth to win
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Utah Mammoth vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date & Time: Monday, October 13, 2025, 8:30 PM ET
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
- Recent Form: Utah enters the game with a 1-1-0 record, having most recently suffered a 2-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. They have defended well early in the season, allowing four goals in two games. But they have also only scored four goals and will try to break out offensively here. Chicago is winless with an 0-2-1 record, including a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in their last outing.
- Goaltending: Utah’s Karel Vejmelka has been solid, with a 1.99 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage through his team’s first two games. Chicago’s Spencer Knight has faced more challenges, with a 3.03 GAA and a .898 save percentage.
- Key Skaters: Dylan Guenther has been a standout for Utah, scoring in the team’s recent loss to Colorado and leading the Mammoth with three points. Chicago’s Connor Bedard continues to be a key offensive contributor, leading the team with two goals and one assist so far this season. But Bedard needs some help if the Blackhawks are going to come closer to respectability this year.
- Recent Team Streaks: Chicago is currently on a three-game losing streak, with each loss coming by a single goal. They have been competitive, but there are no moral victories in hockey. Utah is 1-1 on the year and looking to earn a second straight win here.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | Anytime Goal Scorer |
| Connor Bedard | Over 0.5 Points |
| Frank Nazar | Over 0.5 Assists |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Utah Mammoth: The Mammoth have a 1-1-0 record this season. They are also 1-1 on the puckline and 0-2 on over/unders for the year.
- Chicago Blackhawks: Chicago is 0-2-1 this season, but they have covered the puckline in each of their first three games. They have had two of their first three games stay under their totals.
- Head-to-Head: This is the first meeting between the two teams this season and the first since Utah became the Mammoth.
Mammoth vs Blackhawks Model Projection
- Score Projection: Utah 3 – Chicago 2
- Win Probability: Utah 62%, Chicago 38%
Final Thoughts
The Blackhawks haven’t been horrible early in the 2025-26 NHL season. But they are still lacking the key ingredients around Bedard to close out tight games and come away with wins. I expect that to continue to be the case in this game and for the Mammoth to get the victory on the road here to hand Chicago its fourth straight loss to open the season.
