St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/9

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The St. Louis Blues take on the Utah Mammoth in an NHL Regular Season game. The game is set for Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Delta Center. Fans can catch the action at 9:00 PM on ESPN+.

St. Louis enters the game with a record of 17-19-8. They rank 13th in their conference and 7th in their division. Utah holds a 21-20-3 record, standing 9th in the conference and 4th in the division.

Blues vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • St. Louis Blues Puck Line: +1.5 (-181)
    • Utah Mammoth Puck Line: -1.5 (+146)
    • St. Louis Blues MoneyLine: +143
    • Utah Mammoth MoneyLine: -171
    • Over/Under: 5.5

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have had mixed results recently. They won against the Montreal Canadiens 2-0 and the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3. However, they faced a tough loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, falling 3-7.

Key players for the Blues include Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich. Thomas has 10 goals and 20 assists this season. Buchnevich has contributed with 7 goals and 16 assists.

In goal, Jordan Binnington has been active for the Blues. He has 8 wins and 11 losses in 26 games. His recent performance includes a shutout against the Canadiens but allowed 7 goals against the Blackhawks.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth have been on a roll recently, winning three of their last four games. Their most recent victory was against the Ottawa Senators, with a score of 3-1. In that game, the Mammoth showed strong defense with 20 blocks.

Key players like Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther have been leading the offense. Keller has 13 goals and 25 assists in 44 games. Guenther has also been impressive, with 21 goals and 16 assists.

In goal, Karel Vejmelka has been reliable with 19 wins in 33 games. He has made 744 saves this season. The team’s defense will need to maintain its form to support Vejmelka in the net.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are favored with a moneyline of -171 against the St. Louis Blues at +143. Utah has stronger skater and goaltending stats, with 133 goals and 214 assists this season. The projected score leans towards Utah winning 3-2, making Utah a solid pick to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have shown moderate scoring abilities, with Utah ranked 11th in goals. Given the projected score of 3-2 in favor of Utah, the total is likely to stay under 5.5. Betting on the under at -104 seems reasonable.