Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Why Utah is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [10/3/2026]

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Mammoth and the Blue Jackets, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Mammoth a 50.5% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets. According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 70.4% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54.9% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Mammoth -1.5 (+220) / Blue Jackets +1.5 (-250)
• Moneyline: Mammoth -114, Blue Jackets -102
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+115/-130)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -250 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ -102 via DraftKings
• Total: Over 6.5 @ +115 via bet365

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blue Jackets +1.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets player props

Who will score a goal in Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets?

According to our model, Dylan Guenther is most likely to score an anytime goal in Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets.

Our projections give Guenther a 36.8% chance of scoring a goal at Nationwide Arena, while the star is a 7.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Utah Mammoth

• Dylan Guenther: 36.8% probability
• Nick Schmaltz: 28.0% probability
• Logan Cooley: 27.8% probability
• Clayton Keller: 26.3% probability
• Lawson Crouse: 21.7% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Adam Fantilli: 29.3% probability
• Matthew Knies: 27.9% probability
• Zach Werenski: 24.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 23.3% probability
• Mathieu Olivier: 22.9% probability

First goal scorer predictions

Utah Mammoth

• Dylan Guenther: 7.4% probability
• Nick Schmaltz: 5.3% probability
• Logan Cooley: 4.7% probability
• Clayton Keller: 4.6% probability
• Lawson Crouse: 3.7% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Matthew Knies: 5.4% probability
• Adam Fantilli: 5.3% probability
• Zach Werenski: 4.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.5% probability
• Charlie Coyle: 4.5% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Saturday's game between the Blue Jackets and Mammoth at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Utah Mammoth vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

Conclusion

We predict Mammoth, with a 50.5% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets in Saturday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.