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9:37 PM ET

Today

TBS

Golden Knights

Mammoth

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Money Line Pick

UTA Mammoth Win(-110)

Reasoning

The Vegas Golden Knights aren’t used to losing under interim head coach John Tortorella. Tortorella led Vegas to a 7-0-1 record over its final 8 regular season games and picked up a 4-2 win in Game 1 of this series. However, the Mammoth responded with a 3-2 win on the road in Game 2 to even up the series before it shifts to Salt Lake City for Game 3 on Friday night. It was a gritty win for Utah, who held Vegas to just 21 shots on goal and has now out-shot the Golden Knights in both games of this series so far. The Mammoth have the Golden Knights on their heels, and it will be interesting to see how Tortorella and company respond.

Given the uncertainty for Vegas coming off a regulation loss for the first time under Tortorella, Utah seems to have the edge. The Mammoth are a great defensive team, and they have limited Vegas’ Grade A scoring chances well through the first 2 games. The power play hasn’t been clicking, going 0-for-5, but I expect that to change in Game 3. With a great mix of elite puck-movers and scorers that includes Clayton Keller, Mikail Sergachev, Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther, it’s only a matter of time before the Mammoth power play gets back on track. Heading back home, that time could be now. Back Utah.

Golden Knights vs Mammoth Game 3 prediction: Mammoth ML (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to that number.

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10:07 PM ET

Today

TNT

Oilers

Ducks

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Game Totals Pick

Over 6.5(-150)

Reasoning

This series shifts to Anaheim, where the Ducks are looking to build on their Game 2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. They have scored 8 goals in 2 games, which is encouraging given they have been statistically stronger at home throughout the season. The young and skilled players on the team are expected to have favorable matchups, making their offense even more dangerous. Although the goaltending has been a concern, if they can contain Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, they stand a good chance of securing a win.

On the other hand, the Oilers demonstrated vulnerabilities in their team defense during the last game, allowing a shorthanded goal and making several turnovers. Their defense must improve, but the goaltending needs to step up as well. Connor Ingram has allowed at least 3 goals in each of the first 2 games. While he can’t be solely blamed for the losses, he needs to find a way to secure a win for his team.

This upcoming game is likely to be a back-and-forth affair, resulting in a high-scoring match. The goal total is already set at 6.5, but it could rise to 7 by the time the puck drops. We will take the over and hope that the many scoring opportunities are converted into goals.

Oilers vs Ducks Game 3 rediction: Over 6.5 (-150) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number or better.

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