Mammoth vs Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds for Wednesday's NHL Playoffs Game 5

Todd Cordell - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Todd Cordell • Betting Analyst 12+ years betting experience
Updated: Apr 28, 2026 , 04:00 PM ET • 3 min read

Pavel Dorofeyev lit the lamp in a pivotal Game 4, and that confidence will carry over into Game 5 as the series swings back to Vegas.

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Pavel Dorofeyev (16) is pictured during a game against the Seattle Kraken.
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Pavel Dorofeyev (16) is pictured during a game against the Seattle Kraken.

Pavel Dorofeyev was promoted to the top line in Game 4 and responded with his best performance of the series.

My Mammoth vs. Golden Knights predictions expect another productive outing from Vegas’ leading goal scorer.

Let’s take a closer look at my NHL picks for Wednesday, April 29.

Mammoth vs Golden Knights Game 5 prediction

Mammoth vs Golden Knights best bet: Pavel Dorofeyev Over 2.5 shots (-150)

Pavel Dorofeyev’s shot volume has risen throughout the series. He attempted only three shots in Game 1, but has responded by clearing his line in three consecutive games.

His highest output came in Game 4, with Dorofeyev generating seven attempts, four shots, and scoring a goal. That spike coincided with a promotion to the Vegas Golden Knights' top line, riding shotgun with Jack Eichel.

He should have confidence after finding the back of the net, and the circumstances are favorable as well.

Dorofeyev has cleared 2.5 shots in 74% of his home games following one day of rest this season.

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Mammoth vs Golden Knights Game 5 same-game parlay

Lawson Crouse is playing big minutes on the Utah Mammoth's top line, logging at least 17 minutes in all four games. He cleared 1.5 shots in eight of the past 10 games in which he logged 17+ minutes, and had a healthy five shot attempts in one of the exceptions.

Sticking with the Mammoth, Dylan Guenther has shot the lights out in his first taste of playoff action. He's attempted at least nine shots in all four games, averaging five on target and 11 attempts.

The Mammoth will lean heavily on their sniper in a pivotal swing game.

Mammoth vs Golden Knights SGP

  • Pavel Dorofeyev Over 2.5 shots
  • Lawson Crouse Over 1.5 shots
  • Dylan Guenther Over 3.5 shots

Mammoth vs Golden Knights odds for Game 5

  • Moneyline: Mammoth +135 | Golden Knights -155
  • Puck Line: Mammoth +1.5 (-180) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-135) | Under 5.5 (+115)

Mammoth vs Golden Knights trend

Pavel Dorofeyev recorded three or more shots in 13 of his last 16 home games after one day of rest.  Find more NHL betting trends for Mammoth vs. Golden Knights.

How to watch Mammoth vs Golden Knights Game 5

Location T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Date Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Puck drop 10:00 p.m. ET
TV TNT, truTV

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Todd Cordell is a data-driven betting analyst. He uses numbers to help identify value across a wide variety of sports, with NHL being his specialty. Shot props, in particular, have proven to be a very fruitful market. Todd has served as a betting analyst in the public sphere for many years, most recently with theScore covering the NHL and MLB.

When not writing about sports betting, Todd stays busy analyzing the New Jersey Devils with a fine-tooth comb for InfernalAccess, his Devils-centric blog. Todd attended Sheridan College and graduated in 2014 with a diploma in print journalism.

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