Blues vs Mammoth Betting Preview

St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues continue their four-game homestand Thursday night when they host the surging Utah Mammoth at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. CT.

St. Louis has earned three of a possible six points so far, splitting games against Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles. Head coach Jim Montgomery wants a sharper start, saying his team “didn’t come close to executing the game plan” after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Kings.

Utah, meanwhile, rolls in after a perfect 4-0 homestand capped by a 4-3 OT win over Colorado. Head coach Andre Tourigny praised his team’s ability to “clog the middle” and stay consistent. You can review both teams’ recent form and stats on the NHL previews page

Line Movement and Odds

Opening lines at the NHL odds page had the Blues as slight favorites at –125 on the moneyline, with the Mammoth around +105 and the total at 6.5 goals.

Sharp bettors have leaned toward the under, driving the juice slightly to the low side. Public action favors St. Louis at roughly 60 percent of tickets, but larger wagers are balanced on both sides. The total has remained steady, signaling fair confidence in defensive play.

Matchup Breakdown

Blues outlook: Montgomery shuffled lines in practice. Oskar Sundqvist returned from a lower-body injury, and Jordan Kyrou rejoined Robert Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich on the top unit. The Blues need stronger puck control and quicker zone exits after being outshot 28-18 by Los Angeles.

Mammoth outlook: Utah has outscored opponents 16-8 during its winning streak, thriving on forecheck pressure and depth scoring. Their penalty kill ranks among the league’s best early on, while their power play remains a work in progress.

Expect a physical tone with both teams prioritizing structure over pace. The battle between Utah’s neutral-zone speed and St. Louis’ defensive layers will dictate the outcome. For more match data, visit the NHL teams section

Injuries and Conditions

St. Louis Blues injury report:

Oskar Sundqvist – lower-body, active.
Alexandre Texier – scratched last game, expected back soon.

Utah Mammoth injury report:

Jack McBain – upper-body, questionable.
Sean Durzi – upper-body, week-to-week.

Check updated player statuses on the NHL injury reports

Indoor game, so weather is not a factor.

Latest Betting Trends

Blues are 2-6 in their past eight games at home.
Mammoth have won four straight overall.
Under is 4-1 in the Blues’ past five home games.
Favorite is 7-2 in the last nine head-to-head meetings.

For a broader market outlook and betting tools, visit the NHL odds board

Best Bets and Prediction

Both teams are trending toward lower-scoring contests. St. Louis plays tight at home, while Utah’s goaltending has stabilized their defensive identity. Expect a grind rather than a shootout.

Best Bet: Under 6.5 goals.
Secondary Lean: Blues moneyline (–125).
Projected score: Blues 3, Mammoth 2.

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St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Predictions October 23rd 2025