Utah Mammoth vs St. Louis Blues - NHL Prediction & Betting Tips - AI Analysis & Odds (Apr 16, 2026)

Utah Mammoth

3 - 5

St. Louis Blues

NHL

Team	P1	P2	P3	Total
Utah MammothMammoth	1	2	0	3
St. Louis BluesBlues	1	2	2	5

AI vs Analyst Prediction

Predicto AI

Incorrect

Utah Mammoth to win

@2.17

View Reasoning

The Utah Mammoth have a stronger recent form and home advantage, winning 5 out of the last 9 meetings against the St. Louis Blues. With more goals for and fewer goals against this season, they are likely to secure a victory.

Human Analyst

Incorrect

Utah Mammoth to win

@2.17

View Reasoning

Utah Mammoth has a favorable home record and has shown stronger recent form compared to the St. Louis Blues. Playing at home, they have the historical advantage in this matchup, winning 5 out of the last 9 encounters.

Both back: Utah Mammoth to win

Team Statistics

Mammothper gameBlues

43-32-6 · 92 pts36-37-8 · 84 pts

53%

Win Rate

44%

+18

Goal Diff

-18

2.8

Avg Goals For

2.5

2.6

Avg Goals Against

2.7

81 GPTotal Goals: 226 · 20481 GP

Eastern Conference

#	Team	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA	Form
1	Carolina Hurricanes	82	39	22	7	113	296	240	-
2	Buffalo Sabres	82	42	23	9	109	288	241	-
3	Tampa Bay Lightning	82	40	26	6	106	290	231	-
4	Montreal Canadiens	82	34	24	10	106	283	256	-
5	Boston Bruins	82	33	27	10	100	272	250	-
6	Ottawa Senators	82	38	27	11	99	278	246	-
7	Pittsburgh Penguins	82	34	25	16	98	293	268	-
8	Philadelphia Flyers	82	27	27	12	98	250	243	-
9	Washington Capitals	82	37	30	9	95	263	244	-
10	Detroit Red Wings	82	30	31	10	92	241	258	-
11	Columbus Blue Jackets	82	28	30	12	92	253	253	-
12	New York Islanders	82	29	34	5	91	233	241	-
13	New Jersey Devils	82	29	37	3	87	230	254	-
14	Florida Panthers	82	32	38	4	84	251	276	-
15	Toronto Maple Leafs	82	23	36	14	78	253	299	-
16	New York Rangers	82	25	39	9	77	238	250	-

Western Conference

#	Team	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA	Form
1	Colorado Avalanche	82	48	16	11	121	302	203	-
2	Dallas Stars	82	38	20	12	112	279	226	-
3	Minnesota Wild	82	31	24	12	104	272	240	-
4	Vegas Golden Knights	82	30	26	17	95	265	250	-
5	Edmonton Oilers	82	32	30	11	93	282	269	-
6	Utah Mammoth	82	33	33	6	92	268	240	-
7	Anaheim Ducks	82	26	33	6	92	273	288	-
8	Los Angeles Kings	82	22	27	20	90	225	247	-
9	San Jose Sharks	82	27	35	8	86	251	292	-
10	St. Louis Blues	82	33	33	12	86	231	258	-
11	Nashville Predators	82	28	34	10	86	247	269	-
12	Winnipeg Jets	82	28	35	12	82	231	260	-
13	Seattle Kraken	82	26	37	11	79	226	263	-
14	Calgary Flames	82	27	39	9	77	212	259	-
15	Chicago Blackhawks	82	22	39	14	72	213	275	-
16	Vancouver Canucks	82	15	49	8	58	216	316	-

Standings & Form

The Utah Mammoth currently sit 18th in the NHL standings with an 86-point haul from 76 games, holding a 40-30-6 record. Their recent form shows promise with three wins in their last five outings (WWWLL), indicating a side finding some traction heading into this matchup. The St. Louis Blues, positioned 25th with 78 points and a 33-35-8 record, have been slightly more inconsistent but come off a strong stretch with four wins in five (WWLWW). Both teams are contending for better playoff positioning but face challenges given their respective defensive records.

Goals For & Against

Utah's offense has been relatively productive, scoring 215 goals in 76 games, averaging roughly 2.83 goals per game. Defensively, they have conceded 196 goals, translating to about 2.58 goals allowed per contest. In contrast, the Blues have struggled more on both ends, with 183 goals scored and 205 conceded, revealing a negative goal differential that underlines their defensive vulnerabilities. This discrepancy suggests Utah's balanced approach could be decisive if they maintain their defensive discipline.

Head-to-Head Record

Looking at their recent encounters, Utah holds a slight edge with 5 wins out of the last 9 meetings against St. Louis. The Mammoth won recent games with convincing scorelines such as 5-3 and 6-1, while the Blues managed to upset them 4-2 and 2-1 on occasion. These results hint that Utah can capitalize on home advantage and exploit defensive lapses from the Blues, especially considering the Blues’ tendency to concede over 2.7 goals per game on average.

Defensive Structure Impact

Utah’s ability to limit opponents to under 2.6 goals per game has been a cornerstone of their 18th-place finish and positive form run. Meanwhile, St. Louis’ defensive struggles, with a goals-against average near 2.7, continue to hamper their climb in the standings. For bettors, expect Utah’s structured defense to frustrate the Blues’ offense, potentially leading to tighter scoring and favoring the Mammoth to at least cover the puck line at home.

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Human analyst

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's your prediction for this game?

The Utah Mammoth are favored over the St. Louis Blues given their stronger overall record (40W-30L-6OT vs 33W-35L-8OT), higher point total (86 vs 78), and positive goal differential (+19 vs -22). Utah also holds a slight edge in the recent head-to-head series with 5 wins out of 9 games, including a dominant 6-1 victory. While St. Louis shows some resilience with a recent 2-4 win, the Mammoth's consistent form and home advantage make them the likely winners.

Which team has better recent form?

Utah Mammoth have been solid recently with a WWWLL form and hold an 86-point tally at 18th place, reflecting a more consistent season. In comparison, the St. Louis Blues have a WWLWW run but a lower 78 points, placing them 25th in the league. Utah’s slightly better goal production (215 GF) and defense (196 GA) compared to St. Louis (183 GF, 205 GA) underscore their comparative stability and effectiveness this season.

What are the best betting opportunities?

Betting markets focusing on total goals over/under are attractive as both Utah Mammoth and St. Louis Blues have shown a combined moderate scoring pace; Utah averages approximately 2.83 goals per game while allowing 2.58, and St. Louis averages 2.41 goals for with 2.70 against. Historical head-to-head scores like 5-3 and 6-1 indicate the potential for high-scoring games. Considering this, markets such as over 5.5 goals or both teams to score could offer good value.

How do these teams match up historically?

The head-to-head record between Utah Mammoth and St. Louis Blues over 9 games stands at 5 wins for Utah at home and 3 for St. Louis away. Recent scores include a dominant 6-1 win for Utah, a close 5-3 game, and some tighter losses like 1-2 and 2-4. This history suggests a competitive rivalry with Utah Mammoth slightly more successful, especially on their home ice.

What are the key line matchups?

Key matchups in Utah Mammoth vs St. Louis Blues revolve around Utah’s stronger offensive output (215 GF in 76 games) against St. Louis’ leaky defense (205 GA). Utah’s defense also performs better, conceding fewer goals (196 GA) than St. Louis. Both teams have recent strong offensive runs, but Utah’s more consistent form and higher goal differential suggest their attack will challenge St. Louis’ defense significantly, making offensive efficiency a deciding factor.

Should I bet on the favorite or underdog?

Betting value likely lies in the Utah Mammoth puck line given their stronger form and home advantage, with a reasonable expectation they can cover a -1.5 spread. The total goals market also offers value around the over 5.5 mark, supported by the combined average goals per game and historical high-scoring head-to-head results. Taking these factors into account, bettors should consider both the puck line for Utah and the over on total goals for potential returns.