Utah Mammoth vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks return home after a rough three-game skid, seeking a tonic at the Honda Center. The Utah Mammoth arrive off a tight 3-2 overtime loss at home to the New York Islanders and have won only two of their last eight. Both teams are young, both are trying to rise up from mediocrity.
Anaheim’s offense was elite on the road streak, but it stalled, scoring four goals across its slump. Utah showed signs of talent, but their special-teams mix (0-for-17 on the power play) undermines consistency. Expect a contest of youthful energy versus impatient execution.
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Initial moneyline: Anaheim −103, Utah −116. Current moneyline holds: Utah −116, Anaheim −103. Puck line: Utah −1.5 (+206), Anaheim +1.5 (−259). Total opened at 6.5 goals, with Over −111 and Under −110. Early sharp money skewing toward the Over, as both clubs show offensive upside. For full updates visit the NHL Odds page.
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Utah Mammoth Outlook
Utah ranks 10-7-1 and sits 7-3 in conference games, showing strength against familiar foes. Their penalty kill is flawless recently (18-for-18) despite a powerless PP. Their takeaway rate is among league-best, which can fuel transition chances. If they establish puck control and avoid passive third periods, they will challenge Anaheim.
Anaheim Ducks Outlook
Anaheim enters 11-6-1 and remains third in goals scored with 66 through 18 games. Key young forwards like Leo Carlsson (11 G, 15 A) and Cutter Gauthier (12 G) give pop. But the Ducks allowed too many sloppy penalties in their recent 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Discipline and consistency will determine whether home ice becomes an elixir.
Key Battleground
Utah’s special-teams vs Anaheim’s transition offense. If the Mammoth kill well and avoid passive phases, they can control tempo. If the Ducks exploit rush chances and limit mistakes, they will hold the edge.
Utah Mammoth
Sean Durzi (D) — Out, upper body
Terrell Goldsmith (D) — Out, personal
Alexander Kerfoot (C) — Out, lower body
Anson Thornton (G) — Out, personal
Juuso Valimaki (D) — Out, knee
See full details via the Utah Mammoth injury report
Anaheim Ducks
Mikael Granlund (C) — Out, lower body
Ryan Poehling (C) — Questionable, upper body
See full details via the Anaheim Ducks injury report
Conditions
Game indoors at Honda Center. No weather concerns.
ATS Trends
Mammoth 4-2 (66.7%) on puck line as underdog.
Ducks 7-3 (70.0%) on puck line in last 10 games as dog.
Ducks hit Over in 6 of last 10 games (60.0%).
Mammoth hit Over in 6 of last 10 (60.0%).
Projected Score: Utah 4, Anaheim 3
Best Bet: Over 6.5
Given both teams’ recent offensive production and Utah’s takeaways fueling chances, Over looks solid.
Secondary Lean: Utah moneyline
Their depth and consistent defense give slight edge at current price.
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