The Carolina Hurricanes (32-15-5) take on the Utah Mammoth (28-21-4) at Lenovo Center on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a win. The Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1 in their last game, while the Mammoth are coming off a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers.
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Here is our prediction for who will capture the victory in Thursday's game.
In the last 10 outings for the Mammoth, their offense has totaled 37 goals while their defense has given up 22 (they have an 8-1-1 record in those games). In 26 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored three goals (11.5% conversion rate).
Hurricanes vs. Mammoth Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Mammoth 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-173)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Mammoth (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes (32-15-5 overall) have a 9-5-14 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Carolina has 22 points (10-2-2) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Hurricanes registered just one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Carolina has taken six points from the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (3-3-0 record).
- The Hurricanes are 28-4-5 in the 37 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 61 points).
- In the 18 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-5-1 record (25 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 29-9-4 (62 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Hurricanes went 2-5-1 in those matchups (five points).
Mammoth Splits and Trends
- The Mammoth have a record of 28-21-4 this season and are 7-4-11 in overtime contests.
- Utah has earned 28 points (12-8-4) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Mammoth recorded only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- Utah has eight points (2-4-4) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Mammoth have scored at least three goals in 33 games, earning 52 points from those contests.
- This season, Utah has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 19 games and registered 25 points with a record of 12-6-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Utah is 16-14-2 (34 points).
- The Mammoth have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 9-7-2 to record 20 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Mammoth AVG | Mammoth Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.38 | Goals Scored | 3.15 | 16th |
| 7th | 2.83 | Goals Allowed | 2.75 | 6th |
| 2nd | 31.9 | Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| 1st | 24.2 | Shots Allowed | 25.6 | 4th |
| 13th | 21.25% | Power Play % | 15.23% | 31st |
| 12th | 80.41% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 13th |
Hurricanes vs. Mammoth Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina
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