The Utah Mammoth (23-20-4), coming off a 6-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, host the Dallas Stars (27-11-9) at Delta Center on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars were defeated by the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 in their last game.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to secure the win in Thursday's hockey contest.

The Stars have a 2-4-4 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 28 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.0%) while giving up 34 goals to their opponents.

Mammoth vs. Stars Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Mammoth 4, Stars 3.

Moneyline Pick: Mammoth (-117)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Stars (+1.5)

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Mammoth Splits and Trends

The Mammoth have a 23-20-4 record overall, with a 6-4-10 record in games that have needed overtime.
In the 21 games Utah has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-8-4 record (good for 22 points).
In the six games this season the Mammoth recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
Utah has scored exactly two goals in nine games this season (1-4-4 record, six points).
The Mammoth are 22-7-0 in the 29 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 44 points).
In the 17 games when Utah has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 21 points after finishing 10-6-1.
In the 30 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Utah is 14-14-2 (30 points).
The Mammoth's opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Mammoth went 7-6-2 in those contests (16 points).

Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars have posted a record of 4-9-13 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 27-11-9.
In the 18 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 26 points.
This season the Stars registered just one goal in six games and have gone 1-4-1 (three points).
Dallas has seven points (2-2-3) when scoring two goals this season.
The Stars have earned 53 points in their 33 games with more than two goals scored.
Dallas has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 24 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Dallas has posted a record of 11-4-1 (23 points).
The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Stars went 15-6-8 in those matchups (38 points).

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