Game Details

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Date

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Venue

Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

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TV/Stream

ESPN

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Utah Home Record

22-15-3

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Blues Away Record

16-19-5

Odds — Blues vs. Mammoth (April 16, 2026)

Market	St. Louis Blues (Away)	Utah Mammoth (Home)
Moneyline	-125	+105
Puck Line	-1.5	+1.5
Total (O/U)	Over 6 (-115)	Under 6 (-105)

Source: VegasInsider consensus. Opening line: Utah -125 / Blues +105. Line has since shifted to Blues as favorites — a notable reverse-line movement worth tracking.

Preview

With the 2025-26 NHL regular season winding down and playoff positioning on the line, the Utah Mammoth welcome the St. Louis Blues to the Delta Center on Thursday night for one of the season's final tests in the Central Division. Both clubs sit on opposite ends of the playoff race: Utah has secured a postseason berth and is fine-tuning for the playoffs from fourth place in the Central (43-32-6, 92 points), while St. Louis (36-33-12, 84 points) is fighting to claw their way into wild card contention.

What makes Thursday's matchup particularly compelling is the betting line movement. Utah opened as home favorites (-125), but the money has pushed the Blues to -125 on the consensus — suggesting sportsbooks and sharp bettors are loading up on St. Louis to close out the season strong. That kind of reverse-line movement in a late-season divisional game is a signal that demands attention.

This is the second and final scheduled regular-season meeting between these two clubs. Utah handed St. Louis a 7-4 road loss in October when the teams first met at Enterprise Center. Thursday is the Blues' chance to flip the script on neutral turf — except the Delta Center is anything but neutral, where the Mammoth are 22-15-3 this year.

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Utah Mammoth Analysis

The Utah Mammoth have quietly built one of the most improved clubs in the Western Conference. In just their second year as the Mammoth — and their first full season with a fully established identity away from the franchise's Arizona roots — Utah has accumulated 43 wins and 92 points to lock up fourth in the Central Division.

The offense has been the engine. Utah's 3.27 goals-per-game average ranks among the stronger attacks in the league, powered by a deep and versatile forward group. Clayton Keller remains the offensive heartbeat of this franchise — one of the more underrated elite centers in the Western Conference. Nick Schmaltz has been a consistent playmaking threat, while young stars Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther have taken genuine developmental leaps, giving Utah a dangerous one-two punch through center and the right wing. JJ Peterka has added another consistent scoring presence, making the top six genuinely dangerous night to night.

On the blue line, Mikhail Sergachev anchors Utah's defensive group with elite two-way play and power-play involvement. Veteran Nate Schmidt provides steady partner work and leadership from the backend. A notable caveat heading into tonight: Sean Durzi (D) is listed as day-to-day on ESPN's injury report — if he can't go, it creates a matchup opportunity in Utah's bottom defensive pairs.

In goal, Karel Vejmelka has been Utah's go-to starter for the bulk of the season, appearing in the majority of games. Backup Vitek Vanecek has provided capable relief. Utah's 2.90 goals-against-per-game average (tied seventh in the league) speaks to an overall solid team defensive structure — not elite, but reliable enough for deep postseason play.

The concern for Utah tonight is special teams. Their power play (20.0%, 18th) and penalty kill (78.0%, 19th) are middle-of-the-pack at best, meaning the Mammoth will need to win this game at even strength. That's where they are most comfortable — and at home, with a 22-15-3 record at the Delta Center, they own the ice.

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St. Louis Blues Analysis

The St. Louis Blues have had a frustrating 2025-26 campaign. Sitting at 36-33-12 with 84 points, they are sixth in the Central Division — and while the math technically still supports a wild card chase, a strong finish is required. Their 16-19-5 road record tells a familiar story: a team that competes at home but has struggled to generate consistent results away from the Enterprise Center.

The biggest structural issue for St. Louis is special teams. Their power play (17.7%, 26th league-wide) and penalty kill (76.6%, also 26th) both rank among the league's worst in 2025-26. When you're in the bottom five in both categories this deep into the year, it becomes extraordinarily difficult to win consistently against playoff-caliber opponents. Against a Utah team that generates offensive-zone time and draws penalties, the Blues cannot afford to give away power plays.

That said, the core remains talented. Robert Thomas is one of the most skilled playmaking centers in the Western Conference — a possession driver and passer who can dominate periods when St. Louis generates clean zone time. Jordan Kyrou brings elite-level speed and finishing ability on the right wing; consistency has been a season-long challenge, but on any given night he's a game-breaking threat. Jake Neighbours continues to develop as a physical, hard-forechecking forward, and Jimmy Snuggerud's emergence as a legitimate scoring threat from the left side has been a genuine positive storyline for the franchise. On defense, Justin Faulk and Colton Parayko form a reliable shutdown pairing capable of suppressing shots and controlling the defensive zone.

In net, Jordan Binnington — the backbone of the 2019 Stanley Cup championship — has started the bulk of games, with Joel Hofer spelling him when needed. Binnington remains the expected starter tonight. At his best, he's a streaky, competitive netminder capable of stealing games. A sharp performance from Binnington will be essential for any Blues victory in Salt Lake City.

Head-to-Head & Betting Trends

2025-26 Season Series

The only previous meeting this season came on October 23, 2025, in St. Louis — and it wasn't close. Utah outscored the Blues 7-4 in a dominant road performance. Logan Cooley was the top performer for the Mammoth, and Jordan Binnington had a difficult night between the pipes. It was a statement performance for Utah and one that reinforced the Mammoth's status as a legitimate Central contender.

Home/Away Splits (2025-26)

Team	Record	Pts%
Utah Mammoth (Home)	22-15-3	.583
St. Louis Blues (Away)	16-19-5	.463

Utah's home-ice advantage is real and well-documented this season. The Blues have been a below-.500 road team all year. On paper alone, these splits make a strong case for Utah.

The Line Movement

The most significant betting development entering tonight is the reverse-line movement. Utah opened as home favorites at -125; St. Louis was +105. By game day, the consensus has flipped to Blues -125 / Mammoth +105. This type of sharp reverse movement — where the public expectation leans toward the home team but professional money hammers the road side — is typically a signal that books are pricing in information that isn't publicly visible. Whether it's energy management concerns for a Utah team already in playoff mode, a quiet injury update, or simply value on a Blues team entering a must-win stretch, the shift deserves respect.

Total Trends

The total opened at 5.5 (over -135 heavy) and has moved to 6 at the majority of books, with some shops showing 6.5. Utah's 3.27 GF/G combined with St. Louis's 3.10 GA/G points to a game capable of scoring — but the sharp lean appears to be on the under as late-season energy management may suppress the final total.

Prediction & Best Bets

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Our Pick

This is a genuine split between what the numbers say and what the market says. On paper, Utah is the better team by nearly every measure: better record, more goals scored, stronger defensive average, and home ice. In October, the Mammoth blew out the Blues 7-4 on St. Louis's own ice.

FAQ

When and where is the Utah Mammoth vs. St. Louis Blues game on April 16, 2026?

The game is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the **Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah**. It will air nationally on **ESPN**.

What are the current betting odds for Blues vs. Mammoth?

As of game day (via VegasInsider), the St. Louis Blues are the consensus moneyline favorites at **-125**, while the Utah Mammoth are listed at **+105**. The game total is set at approximately **6**, with the under slightly favored. Notably, Utah opened as the -125 home favorite — the line has moved significantly to the Blues.

What happened the last time Utah and St. Louis played this season?

Utah won the first meeting **7-4** on October 23, 2025, on the road at St. Louis. Logan Cooley led Utah's offensive charge while Jordan Binnington had a tough outing in net for the Blues.

What are the injury updates heading into this game?

Utah defenseman **Sean Durzi** is listed as day-to-day on ESPN's injury report for April 16. The St. Louis Blues have **no players currently listed** on ESPN's NHL injury report. If Durzi cannot play, it affects Utah's second defensive pair.

What are Utah Mammoth's home stats this season?

Utah carries a **22-15-3 home record** in 2025-26, good for a .583 points percentage at the Delta Center — one of the stronger home environments in the Central Division. ---