Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/07/2026, 01:00 AM ET

The Utah Mammoth travel to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM with the game being broadcast on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for the moneyline, total, or puck line. Be sure to check out our latest free NHL picks for additional expert predictions and betting analysis on today’s NHL slate.

Utah Mammoth Road Test in Columbus

The Utah Mammoth enter this matchup with a 33-25-4 overall record and a 15-15-2 mark on the road this season. Utah has been playing solid hockey lately, going 3-2 in their last five games. They recently won over Philadelphia 3-0 and Washington 3-2, while also picking up a strong 5-2 victory over Minnesota. Their losses during this stretch came against Chicago 4-0 and Colorado 4-2. Utah has shown the ability to bounce back after setbacks and continues to stay competitive in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Offensively, the Mammoth are averaging 3.16 goals per game while allowing 2.77 goals against per contest. Utah generates 27.8 shots per game while allowing just 26.0 shots against, showing their defensive structure has been a strength throughout the season. Special teams have been somewhat inconsistent as they have scored 29 power play goals with a 16.9% power play conversion rate.

One area Utah has done well is limiting damage while short-handed. Their penalty kill sits at 77.7%, and they have yet to allow a short-handed goal this season. Combined with six short-handed goals of their own, Utah’s special teams unit has been capable of creating momentum swings that can change games.

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Columbus Blue Jackets Look to Protect Home Ice

The Columbus Blue Jackets come into this matchup with a 32-21-8 overall record and have been strong at Nationwide Arena with a 17-8-5 home record. Columbus has been in excellent form lately, winning three straight games. They recently won over Florida 4-2, Nashville 3-2, and New York Rangers 5-4 in overtime. Prior to that they dropped overtime games against the Islanders 4-3 and lost to Boston 4-2.

Columbus averages 3.12 goals per game while allowing 3.17 goals per contest. They generate a healthy 29.9 shots per game but allow 30.1 shots against, meaning they often find themselves in high-event games. Their power play has converted 28 times this season and is operating at a 19.6% efficiency rate.

Special teams have played a major role in the Blue Jackets’ season. They have allowed 38 power play goals against while their penalty kill sits at 77.2%. While the defensive numbers are not elite, Columbus has shown the ability to win high-scoring games thanks to offensive depth and a willingness to push the pace.

Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets Pick

Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets Moneyline

Columbus has been excellent at home this season and they come into this game with strong momentum after winning three straight games. Utah has been solid overall, but their road record has been inconsistent and Nationwide Arena has been a difficult place for visiting teams. With the Blue Jackets generating nearly 30 shots per game and riding offensive confidence, the home team has the edge in this matchup.

Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets Total Pick

Pick: Over

I expect this game to turn into a fairly open contest. Both teams average over three goals per game and Columbus in particular tends to play in higher-scoring matchups because they allow over three goals per contest. With both teams capable of producing offensively and neither penalty kill standing out as elite, I see a good chance this game reaches the over.

Final Score Prediction: Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Utah Mammoth 3

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.