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- What? NHL: Utah Mammoth vs. Anaheim Ducks
- When? Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Where? Honda Center in Anaheim, CA
The Utah Mammoth (12-11-3) head to Honda Center on Wednesday, looking to knock off the Anaheim Ducks (15-9-1) on their home ice. The best sports betting sites have Anaheim favored at -107 on the moneyline. The total for this matchup is listed at 6.5 goals.
Below are the NHL betting lines from three of the best NHL betting online sites.
Utah Mammoth
Utah comes into this matchup trying to bounce back after a frustrating 1-0 defeat to the Blues, a game in which their offense never found its footing. The Mammoth managed only 18 shots on net and failed to capitalize on either of their two power-play opportunities. Discipline wasn’t a major issue. They spent just four minutes in the penalty box — but they simply couldn’t generate enough pressure to break through.
At five-on-five this season, Utah has produced 67 goals while giving up 63, but special teams have been a mixed bag. Opponents have earned 73 power-play chances (21st fewest in the league) and converted 14 times. On the flip side, the Mammoth have generated 73 power-play opportunities of their own but cashed in on only 10 of them, resulting in a 13.7% success rate. Overall, Utah has scored 77 goals and allowed the same number, ranking in the middle of the pack offensively with a 10.3% shooting rate on 745 attempts. Their 27 points translate to a .519 points percentage, while their team save percentage stands at .877 on 625 shots faced.
Karel Vejmelka is expected to get the nod in net. Across 217 career appearances, he has surrendered 649 goals, giving him a 3.17 goals-against average. In 10,541 minutes of action, Vejmelka owns a .898 save percentage and a career mark of 80-104-21. He has started 205 games, producing 97 quality outings — a .473 quality-start rate. Opponents have fired 6,394 shots his way during his time in the league, and he has turned aside 5,745 of them.
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim’s most recent outing ended in disappointment. The Ducks fell 5–3 to the Blackhawks despite generating a reasonable amount of pressure. They converted three of their 26 shots into goals but couldn’t make use of their three power-play chances, coming up empty with the extra skater.
For the season as a whole, Anaheim has produced 90 goals and sits at 31 points with a .620 points percentage. The Ducks have surrendered 83 goals—61 at even strength and 22 while shorthanded—while countering with 73 even-strength tallies and 17 power-play goals, the latter ranking them 10th in the league. Their power-play efficiency stands at 20% on 85 opportunities. Offensively, Anaheim continues to push the pace with 759 shots (eighth-most in the NHL) and an 11.86% shooting clip. On the defensive side, the Ducks have faced 736 shots, own an 88.7% save percentage, and have killed off 73.81% of opponents’ power plays (84 opportunities).
Ville Husso is expected to handle the netminding duties. Over 145 career games, he has turned away 3,778 of the 4,191 shots he has faced, giving him a .901 save percentage. Husso’s lifetime record stands at 71-46-19, with 138 starts and 7,685 minutes in the crease. He’s posted 69 quality starts—an even 50% rate—while allowing 413 total goals for a 2.99 goals-against average.
Utah Mammoth vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Picks
Given the matchup and recent form, Anaheim at -107 looks like the more reliable side on home ice. The Ducks have been the steadier offensive team, and their underlying numbers suggest they should control the tempo against a Utah squad that has struggled to finish chances.
The under 6.5 goals also lines up well with how both teams have been trending. Utah’s offense has been inconsistent, Anaheim’s goaltending has generally held up, and neither power play has been particularly dangerous. A lower-scoring game feels like the sharper angle here.
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