🏒 Blues vs. Mammoth Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (April 16)
Looking to close the season on a winning note, the St. Louis Blues seek their fourth straight victory when they visit the playoff-bound Utah Mammoth in the season finale for both teams.
My Blues vs. Mammoth prediction is accounting for the different motivation levels between these squads for tonight's matchup at Delta Center (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN.) I'm also backing the red-hot Dylan Holloway in my player prop bet ahead of what promises to be a high-scoring affair.
π Blues vs. Mammoth picks & odds today: April 16
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| π° Pick | βοΈ Bet size (units) | π§ Why I bet this |
|---|---|---|
| Blues moneyline (-105 via FanDuel) | 0.5u β 0.48u | St. Louis seems intent on closing the year strong while Utah is looking ahead to the playoffs. |
| Over 6 (-114 via FanDuel) | 1u β 0.88u | Neither team has defended well lately, and defensive intensity should be lacking in the regular-season finale. |
| Dylan Holloway Over 0.5 points (-165 via BetMGM) | 1u β 0.61u | Holloway ranks in the NHL's top 10 in points since the Olympic break. |
Total wagered: 2.5 units | Max profit: 1.97 units
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π Who will win Blues vs. Mammoth?
I'm backing the Blues at nearly even money ahead of a meaningless game for both teams. St. Louis appears focused on closing the season strong, posting recent road wins in Colorado and Anaheim, while Utah could be looking ahead to its first-round playoff series against the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
The Mammoth are also dealing with several injuries that could cause the team to ice a more conservative lineup tonight.
Score prediction: Blues 5, Mammoth 3
π° Blues vs. Mammoth prediction & best bet
Over 6 (-114)
Both of these teams have been playing firewagon hockey as the regular season winds down. St. Louis has scored 13 goals in its last two games and five-plus in three straight, while Utah has tallied at least four goals in four of its last five at home.
Meanwhile, both are giving up plenty as well, with the Blues conceding 17 in their last five games and Utah allowing 3-plus goals in seven of 10. With nothing to gain in the standings for either team tonight, defensive intensity could be lacking even more than usual.
π₯ Best Blues vs. Mammoth player prop bet
Dylan Holloway Over 0.5 points (-165)
Unless you manage Dylan Holloway in fantasy, you may be surprised to know just how productive the Blues winger has been down the stretch. Holloway continued his second-half surge with two goals and an assist against Pittsburgh, giving him 17 points in his last 11 games and 32 in 24 outings since the Olympic break.
Heβs also pacing the team in expected goals, shot attempts, and shots on goal over his last 10, giving us little reason to think heβll slow down tonight.
π Blues vs. Mammoth same-game parlay
The way the Blues are playing right now, their moneyline has a huge correlation to the Over. St. Louis has scored at least five goals in five of its last six victories, with just one of those games staying Under the total.
If the Blues light up the scoreboard again tonight, it's only logical to expect Holloway to be in the middle of it. That's especially true against a Utah defense struggling to slow down opposing attacks lately.
💵 Blues vs. Mammoth SGP picks
- Blues moneyline (-110)
- Over 6.5 (+114)
- Dylan Holloway Over 0.5 points (-165)
Best odds: +375 via BetMGM (0.5u -> 1.88u)
π‘ How I'm betting Blues vs. Mammoth
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Regardless of motivation levels or lineups, neither team has been showing an ability to keep the puck out of its own net recently. Because of that, Iβm confident investing a full unit in the Over and any player props ahead of a game likely to feature both teams scoring at least three times.
Utahβs potential to sit or limit the ice time of its top players may make it worthwhile to shoot for longer odds in the puck-line market. If youβre backing the Blues along with me, you may also want to consider a small play on the -1.5 puck line.
π Live Blues vs. Mammoth odds
The Blues have taken money since opening as an underdog, and we could see this line drift further toward St. Louis as a favorite before puck drop. Expect the odds on the Over to shorten throughout the day as well.
π Blues vs. Mammoth betting trends
| Blues | Statistic | Mammoth |
|---|---|---|
| 36-33-12 | W-L record | 43-32-6 |
| 45-36 | ATS record | 36-45 |
| 35-43 | O/U record | 41-39 |
| 3-2-0 | Last 5 games | 2-2-1 |
π Blues vs. Mammoth injuries
πΊ How to watch Blues vs. Mammoth
- Date: Thursday, April 16
- Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Delta Centre, Salt Lake City, UT
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: ESPN+
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