St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/16

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The St. Louis Blues will head to the Delta Center to play against the Utah Mammoth. This NHL regular season game is set for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN.

The Blues have a record of 36-33-12. They rank 10th in their conference and 6th in their division. The Utah Mammoth hold a record of 43-32-6, ranking 5th in the conference and 4th in the division. Both teams are part of the Western Central Division.

Blues vs Mammoth Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Utah Mammoth
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Utah Mammoth -121, St. Louis Blues +101

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have been strong in their recent games. They secured wins against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, and Chicago Blackhawks. In the game against the Penguins, Jimmy Snuggerud stood out with 2 goals and 2 assists.

Skater stats show that the Blues are ranked 24th in both goals and assists. They have a notable 8th place ranking in hits. Their power play goals rank 19th, indicating they can capitalize on power play opportunities.

In goal, Jordan Binnington has faced challenges, with a 13-20 record. He has made 882 saves this season. However, the Blues have managed to win games with their offensive efforts, as seen in their recent victories.

Utah Mammoth Team Preview

The Utah Mammoth are coming off a strong win against the Winnipeg Jets, finishing 5-3. Nick Schmaltz shined with 2 goals and 8 shots on goal. The Mammoth also showed strength on the power play, netting 2 goals.

In their recent games, the Mammoth faced some challenges. They fell to the Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes, both by a 4-1 score. Despite these losses, players like Lawson Crouse and Dylan Guenther have made valuable contributions.

Clayton Keller remains a key player for the Mammoth, leading in points with 86 this season. The team ranks 11th in goals with 265, showing their offensive potential. In net, Karel Vejmelka has been dependable with 38 wins and 1443 saves.

BTB Betting Pick

The Utah Mammoth are favored with a moneyline of -121. They have stronger skater stats, ranking 11th in goals and 15th in assists this season. The pick is Utah Mammoth to win, with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Utah ranked 11th in goals and St. Louis ranked 24th. The recommendation is to take the over, expecting a total score of 7.