The New York Islanders (9-6-2) and Utah Mammoth (10-7-0) 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 Utah are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-105o / -115u). The Utah are a -200 favorite to win outright, while the Islanders are +165 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Islanders vs. Utah predictions and NHL picks.
Islanders vs. Utah Odds, Pick
| Islanders Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -148 | 6.5 -105o / -115u | +165 |
| Utah Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +122 | 6.5 -105o / -115u | -200 |
Islanders vs. Utah Spread: Utah -1.5 (+122 ), Islanders +1.5 (-148)
Islanders vs. Utah Over/Under: 6.5 (-105o / -115u)
Islanders vs. Utah Moneyline: Islanders +165, Utah -200
Islanders vs. Utah Preview
The "At Home, Quality Opponent, Early Season" system in NHL moneyline betting plays on a simple idea: the early months reward organized home favorites even when the visitor has a strong record.
In the first couple dozen games, coaches are still experimenting, and the market tends to lean toward brand-name road teams. Yet the home side benefits from last change, familiar boards, and the comfort of routine while the opponent adjusts to travel and line matchups.
That combination turns early marquee nights into statement efforts for the favorite, who can roll four lines, dictate matchups, and bank small edges that are harder to find later in the year — creating steady value backing home favorites against quality opponents before the season fully settles.
Islanders vs. Utah Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 1,124-723 (61%) with a 4% ROI across all-time results, and it’s off to a 43-17 (72%) start this season with a 20% ROI.
Best Bet: Mammoth Moneyline
