The Mammoth are looking to bounce back from a 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights on Wednesday, when they host the Blues on Thursday night. Utah returns home following an underwhelming six-game road trip that saw them go 2-3-1. Utah is 4-2-0 at home so far this season, while St. Louis is a measly 3-6-1 on the road. The Blues are also playing their fifth road game over their last six contests -- so despite playing on the second half of a back-to-back, the Mammoth seem to have an edge when it comes to scheduling dynamics. Utah's sense of urgency should also be a bit higher following last night's loss.
In this Central Division matchup, Utah's offensive ceiling gives them the edge. The Mammoth rank ninth in the NHL by scoring 3.47 goals per game, and their powerplay has been elite all season long. Operating at a 36.5% clip, Utah's man advantage ranks second in the league. St. Louis has some solid pieces in place, but Utah has far more scoring depth. The Mammoth have scored 13 more goals than the Blues this season despite logging just one additional game. Playing at home, look for the Mammoth to find the win column.
Blues vs Mammoth prediction: Utah ML (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable to -125.
