Tue, January 12th at 8:00 PM EST
January 12, 2027 β’ United Center, Chicago
NHL PREVIEW β’ January 12, 2027
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Utah Mammoth (4-2-0, 8 PTS) faces Chicago Blackhawks (1-5-0, 2 PTS) at United Center, Chicago.
Utah Mammoth
Visiting Side
Record
4-2-0, 8 PTS
Chicago Blackhawks
Home Side
Record
1-5-0, 2 PTS
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
54%
Utah Mammoth
VS
46%
Chicago Blackhawks
Projected Score
UTA 4
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CHI 3
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Utah Mammoth has a significantly better goal differential (+0.3).
Utah Mammoth
STAT
Chicago Blackhawks
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Chicago Blackhawks plays on familiar turf at United Center, Chicago.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Utah Mammoth Could Win
Utah Mammoth averages 3.2 goals per game offensively.
Why Chicago Blackhawks Could Win
Chicago Blackhawks responds with a scoring rate of 2.6 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Chicago Blackhawks's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
United Center, Chicago
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Frank Nazar
2
Team Assists
Anton Frondell
3
Team Goals
Nick Schmaltz
6
Team Assists
Clayton Keller
7
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Utah Mammoth (49.9%)
Chicago Blackhawks (50.1%)
Total Submissions: 47 circles
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