The Minnesota Wild (35-14-10) and Utah Mammoth (30-24-4) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. EST at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Mammoth are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (+102o / -122u). The Mammoth are -135 favorites to win outright, while the Wild are +114 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Wild vs. Utah predictions and NHL picks.
Wild vs. Utah Odds, Pick
| Wild Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -225 | 6.5 102o / -122u | +114 |
| Utah Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +185 | 6.5 102o / -122u | -135 |
Wild vs. Utah Spread: Wild +1.5 (-225), Utah -1.5 (+185)
Wild vs. Utah Over/Under: 6.5 (+102o / -122u)
Wild vs. Utah Moneyline: Wild +114, Utah -135
Wild vs. Utah Preview
Action PRO projects Wild right wing Vladimir Tarasenko for 1.42 shots on goal tonight, a great 11.3% edge against the market when compared to his 1.5 line.
He will be on the road and facing a very stingy defense.
The Mammoth rank sixth in the NHL in fewer shots on goal against with 1135 this season.
Wild vs. Utah Prediction
Tarasenko is coming off a one-shot performance in Minnesota's 5-2 win against the Avalanche. Last week, there were also two games (victories versus the Flames and Oilers) in which he only recorded one SOG.
So even in the middle of a six-game winning streak, like the current one for the Wild, Tarasenko's efforts can be limited by a disciplined defense, which Utah has.
At plus money, fade him tonight against the Mammoth.
Best Bet: Vladimir Tarasenko Under 1.5 Shots On Goal (+110, DraftKings)
