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Anaheim and Utah meet again a little more than two weeks after their dramatic finish on Nov. 17, when Troy Terry tied the game with 4.1 seconds left and Olen Zellweger ended it in overtime. That night started Beckett Sennecke’s current rookie points streak, which has reached eight games and tied Paul Kariya’s 1994-95 franchise record.
Anaheim recovered from a three-game skid earlier this month and enters this matchup 5-3-0 in its last eight. A 4-1 win in St. Louis on Monday showed better structure, timely scoring and more composed penalty killing. Leo Carlsson scored his 14th goal and Chris Kreider added his 13th into an empty net. Ville Husso started for the third straight game with Lukas Dostal injured and helped the Ducks kill all six Blues power plays.
Utah arrives in the opposite direction. The Mammoth have lost four straight and are 2-5-3 over their last 10. Monday’s 6-3 loss in San Jose exposed issues in defensive execution, puck management and special teams. The frustration was clear postgame. Logan Cooley, after scoring four goals against Vegas on Nov. 24, has one goal and one assist in his last four.
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Line Movement and Odds
Ducks -130, Mammoth +109
Total: 6.5 (over -106, under -114)
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Matchup Breakdown
Anaheim overview
Anaheim sits atop the Pacific Division with improved puck movement and a deeper scoring spread. Sennecke’s streak has added secondary production, and Carlsson continues to finish chances at a top-line pace. Anaheim also tightened its penalty kill against St. Louis after ranking near the bottom of the league earlier in the month.
Husso has stabilized the crease while Dostal recovers, posting a 2-1-0 record since his return. Anaheim’s transition play remains strong, and the Ducks generate consistent rush offense off defensive stands in the neutral zone.
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Utah overview
Utah’s biggest challenge is consistency. They fell behind 6-2 early against San Jose and never recovered. Their early pressure lacked detail, and turnovers at both blue lines created odd-man breaks. Lawson Crouse scored twice, including a short-handed goal, but the deficit grew quickly. Logan Cooley leads Utah in points, but his recent drop in production has affected their attack.
Karel Vejmelka was pulled after three goals in 13 minutes, and Vitek Vanecek allowed three more in a rapid burst. Goaltending depth and defensive zone structure remain concerns entering Anaheim.
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Injuries
Mammoth
- None reported for this matchup
Ducks
- Lukas Dostal — Out, upper body
Betting Trends
- Ducks 5-3 last eight
- Ducks 4-1 SU in last five at home
- Mammoth 0-4 last four
- Mammoth 2-5-3 last ten
- Ducks 3-1 to the under last four
- Mammoth 6-2 to the over last eight
Latest Betting Trends
Anaheim trends toward more structured third periods and higher shot quality during their recent 5-3 run. Utah struggles with early-game goals against and special teams breakdowns. Anaheim’s home profile projects favorably due to controlled pace and better goaltending. Utah’s volatility makes their puckline range wide.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Anaheim’s structure, improved penalty kill and steadier goaltending create a clear edge. Utah’s recent slide stems from breakdowns under pressure and slow starts. Anaheim projects stronger in expected goals, rush chances and defensive-zone recoveries.
Projected score: Ducks 4, Mammoth 3
Best Bet: Ducks -130
Total Lean: Over 6.5
