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The Edmonton Oilers (5-1-1) and Utah Mammoth (6-2-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. EDT at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Utah are favored at -138 on the moneyline, with the Oilers +115 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-124o / +102u).
Let's get into our Oilers vs. Utah predictions and NHL picks.
Oilers vs. Utah Prediction
- Pick: Over 6.5 Goals (-124, FanDuel)
Our Edmonton vs. Utah best bet is on a total of 7+ goals, with the best odds currently available at FanDuel. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Oilers vs Utah Odds
| Oilers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -194 | 6.5 -124o / +102u | +115 |
| Utah Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +156 | 6.5 -124o / 102u | -138 |
- Oilers vs. Utah puck line: Utah -1.5 (+156), Oilers +1.5 (-194)
- Oilers vs. Utah over/under: 6.5 (-124o / +102u)
- Oilers vs. Utah moneyline: Oilers +115, Utah -138
- Oilers vs. Utah best bet: Over 6.5 Goals (-124, FanDuel)
Oilers vs. Utah Preview
Edmonton gets a quick shot at revenge after Utah won 4-2 in Edmonton on Thursday, and the Oilers will have some help this time.
Zach Hyman, Colton Dach and Jake Walman are all expected back tonight, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is on track to return late next week. It’s a good time for Edmonton to start getting healthy, with tonight’s game in Utah followed by the Wild and the Hurricanes to open a five-game homestand.
Special teams were the difference Thursday. Utah went 2-for-3 on the power play while Edmonton went 0-for-2, and the shots were even at 24 apiece.
Tristan Jarry is the likely starter for his third start of the season. He had a terrible season debut against the Canucks but looked better in his last start, allowing one goal on 20 shots in a win in San Jose. Still, I just don’t trust Jarry, especially against a Utah team that can put up goals in a hurry.
For that reason, I’m staying away from the moneyline, even with the Oilers getting healthier and playing in a nice revenge spot. Instead, I’ll add another over for today. Both teams obviously have a ton of speed and talent; Edmonton’s lineup is getting stronger with three key players back, and I have no confidence whatsoever in Jarry shutting the door.
If you’ve been riding Vasily Podkolzin’s hot start to the season, keep an eye on the lines before puck drop. He’s thrived next to Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and he did start the season on the top line with Hyman in the lineup, so there’s a chance he stays there. Still, it’s worth seeing where he lands now that more pieces are back.
Best Bet: Over 6.5 Goals (-124, FanDuel)
