Who is favored to win in Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth?
Most sportsbooks have the Utah Mammoth as slight favorites at around 1.85 odds, with the Columbus Blue Jackets priced closer to 2.05 due to Columbus sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference while Utah has been pushing for a Western Conference wild-card spot on the back of strong performances from Dylan Guenther and Karel Vejmelka. Utah’s recent 3 wins from their first 4 games of 2026 and multiple high-scoring outings give them a form advantage heading into this matchup with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth?
The game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Utah Mammoth scheduled for 1/12/2026 at 12:00:00 AM will start at 12:00 AM Eastern Time. This corresponds to 10:00 PM local time in Salt Lake City the previous evening if the game is played in Utah, and 9:00 PM Central Time if any regional listing uses CT for broadcast purposes.
Where is Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth being held?
If this fixture is hosted by the Utah Mammoth, it will be played in Salt Lake City at their NHL home arena, a modern multipurpose venue with a capacity of roughly 17,000–18,500 for ice hockey and strong elevation that can subtly affect visiting teams’ conditioning. The building is known for a loud, compact bowl design and upgraded locker room and training facilities that benefit Utah’s fast, forechecking style of play.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth prediction & odds - who wins?
Given Utah’s stronger recent form, including multiple four-plus goal outings and a positive record to start 2026, the Mammoth are projected to win roughly 54–56% of the time, aligning with moneyline odds near 1.85 versus about 2.05 for Columbus. Columbus’ upset potential remains tied to Boone Jenner’s leadership and recent breakout performances like the 5–1 win over Buffalo, but their inconsistency and defensive lapses tilt the probability toward Utah.
What is the head to head record between Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth?
As the Utah Mammoth are a relatively new NHL franchise, the historical head-to-head record with the Columbus Blue Jackets is very limited, with only a small number of meetings since Utah’s relocation and rebranding. Early matchups have tended to be tight, low-margin games, reflecting league-wide parity, with neither club yet establishing a dominant long-term edge in the series.
