Wild vs Mammoth prediction: Lineups and key matchups
Prediction traders give the Mammoth a narrow edge at 54% implied probability, while the Wild sit at 49% ahead of their October 27 meeting. Kirill Kaprizov’s scoring gives the visitors a clear threat as the division rivals prepare for a matchup that returns in November and January.
Hockey
By Ekaterina Drozdovica
Kirill Kaprizov reached 11 goals through ten games when the Wild forced overtime in Edmonton on October 20. The hosts’ assignment in Minnesota Wild at Utah Mammoth on October 27 is to keep that scoring threat from taking over on home ice.
The Wild vs Mammoth prediction gives the hosts a narrow edge, with only five percentage points separating the teams. The Wild have been collecting points despite a lengthy injury list. The Mammoth have their own reason to focus on defensive detail after a recent home defeat exposed how quickly an elite attacker can change a game.
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When is Wild vs Mammoth?
The Wild visit the Mammoth on Tuesday, October 27, at 9 p.m. ET in Salt Lake City. It is a 2026–27 NHL regular-season game, starting at 7 p.m. local time.
The teams also meet in November and January:
Date in ET
Matchup
Host city
Start time
October 27, 2026
Wild at Mammoth
Salt Lake City
9 p.m. ET
November 25, 2026
Mammoth at Wild
Saint Paul
8 p.m. ET
January 25, 2027
Wild at Mammoth
Salt Lake City
9 p.m. ET
The later games fall on November 26 and January 26 in the UK. Each meeting has its own circumstances; the October market prices apply to the October 27 game.
What is Wild vs Mammoth prediction?
OG.com traders give the Mammoth a slight advantage at 54% implied probability. The Wild are priced at 49%.
Market data as of October 22, 2026. For the latest market probabilities, check the OG.com platform.
That is a narrow market lead. The Wild’s recent scoring and ability to recover from a deficit give them a credible challenge, while their defensive absences create uncertainty about how well they can protect their own net.
The Mammoth’s task is to turn home ice into cleaner defensive matchups and keep the Wild’s leading attackers from finding space close to goal. Starting-goaltender decisions and injury updates could shift the pricing.
Wild vs Mammoth recent scores and head-to-head results
Recent games against the Oilers provide useful examples of the problems both teams need to solve.
Date
Game
Result
October 17, 2026
Oilers at Mammoth
Mammoth lost 6–2.
October 20, 2026
Wild at Oilers
Wild lost 4–3 in overtime.
March 10, 2026
Mammoth at Wild
Wild won 5–0.
The Wild recovered from 3–1 down in Edmonton through third-period goals from Kaprizov and Ryan Hartman. That earned a point, although penalties helped the Oilers secure the extra one.
The Mammoth’s defeat was more abrupt. Karel Vejmelka allowed five goals on 17 shots before being replaced. It followed a Mammoth win over the same opponent, showing how much can change between meetings.
Where do the Wild and Mammoth stand this season?
The Wild were 6–2–2 after October 20, giving them 14 points from ten games. The Mammoth stood at 7–3–0 and 14 points heading into their October 22 visit to Seattle.
That makes the narrow OG.com pricing easy to understand: Both had collected the same number of points at those checkpoints.
As Central Division opponents, their meetings also affect the same standings race. October is early for firm playoff conclusions, but collecting points against a division rival can help prevent a gap from developing later.
Wild vs Mammoth team news, injuries and projected lineups
The Wild’s defensive availability deserves particular attention. The October 27 combinations and starting goaltenders remain subject to game-day updates.
Wild: Defensive absences put more pressure on the remaining group
The October 20 injury list included Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta, along with goaltender Filip Gustavsson. Marcus Foligno and Nick Foligno were also listed as injured.
The Wild’s projected top line that day paired Kaprizov with Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy. Quinn Hughes and Jonas Brodin formed the leading defensive pair, while Jesper Wallstedt started in goal.
Those combinations show where the Wild have recently concentrated responsibility. Any returning defenseman could change the workload before the Mammoth game.
Mammoth: Goaltending remains a key matchup detail
Vejmelka’s difficult outing against the Oilers does not settle who will start against the Wild. It does make the support around the crease an obvious priority.
The Mammoth need to prevent dangerous first shots and clear rebounds quickly. Asking the goaltender to repeatedly stop chances from close range would give Kaprizov and his teammates too many opportunities.
What could decide Wild vs Mammoth?
The Wild’s leading scorers present one clear test. Discipline and defensive support could determine how much freedom those players get.
Can the Mammoth contain Kaprizov without opening space elsewhere?
Kaprizov’s 11 goals through October 20 made him the NHL’s leading scorer in that category. The Mammoth need close coverage, but following him too aggressively could create openings for his linemates.
The useful balance is to deny him clean shooting space while keeping enough defensive support around the middle. That is easier when the Mammoth can recover the puck and end the possession.
Can the Wild stay out of the penalty box?
The Oilers went three-for-five on the power play against the Wild on October 20. One of those goals decided overtime.
The Mammoth do not need to reproduce that performance for discipline to matter. With defensive availability already a concern, the Wild would benefit from avoiding additional shorthanded work and keeping their strongest attackers involved at five-on-five.
Can the Mammoth win the loose-puck contests?
After the October 17 defeat, the Mammoth’s concerns included their one-on-one battles and work on contested pucks. Those details matter against a Wild team that recently scored twice in the third period to rescue a point.
For the Mammoth, cleaner recoveries could reduce the number of second chances. For the Wild, keeping pressure alive would give their finishers more opportunities to challenge the narrow market lead.
Wild vs Mammoth FAQs
Here is what to know about the next game and the meetings later in the season.
When is the next Wild vs Mammoth game?
The teams meet on October 27 at 9 p.m. ET in Salt Lake City.
Do the Wild and Mammoth play again in November and January?
Yes. The Mammoth visit the Wild on November 25 at 8 p.m. ET, and the Wild return to Salt Lake City on January 25 at 9 p.m. ET. Those dates become November 26 and January 26 in the UK.
What was the previous Wild vs Mammoth result?
The Wild won 5–0 on March 10, 2026, in Saint Paul.
Can I trade Wild vs Mammoth event contracts?
Yes. Eligible traders can trade the October 27 matchup on OG.com. That market covers the October game; the November and January meetings are separate events. Check our daily sports prediction markets for more.
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