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The Utah Mammoth (2-1-0) and New Jersey Devils (1-1-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Devils are favored at -126 on the moneyline, with the Utah +105 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 5.5 (-134o / +110u).
Let's get into our Utah vs. Devils predictions and NHL picks. Be sure to download the Action Network app for more picks and analysis.
Utah vs. Devils Prediction
- Pick: Devils Moneyline (-126)
Our Utah vs. New Jersey best bet is on New Jersey to win outright, 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.
Utah vs Devils Odds
| Utah Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -250 | 5.5 -134o / 110u | +105 |
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +194 | 5.5 -134o / 110u | -126 |
- Utah vs. Devils puck line: Devils -1.5 (+194), Utah +1.5 (-250)
- Utah vs. Devils over/under: 5.5 (-134o / +110u)
- Utah vs. Devils moneyline: Utah +105, Devils -126
- Utah vs. Devils best bet: Devils Moneyline
Utah vs. Devils Preview
Early-season hockey brings a cross-conference matchup to Newark as the New Jersey Devils host the visiting Utah Mammoth at Prudential Center.
New Jersey is aiming to find its footing after a mixed opening stretch to the campaign. The Devils began their season on a high note with a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over the Flyers, but they enter this contest needing a major bounce-back effort following a tough 6-0 loss against the Islanders.
Returning to home ice provides a prime opportunity to regroup, as New Jersey looks to build on the solid home foundation established last year when they went 21-17-3 as part of a 42-37-3 overall campaign.
Utah arrives in Newark boasting an impressive start to the year despite a minor bump in their previous outing. The Mammoth opened their schedule with authority, shutting out the Blackhawks 6-0 before securing a sharp 4-1 victory against the Blue Jackets. Although they dropped their most recent game 4-2 to the Rangers,
Utah has shown early signs of translating last year's strong road play—where they posted a 22-18-4 away record as part of a 43-33-6 season—into immediate competitive momentum.
Backing the Devils moneyline is the preferred play, supported heavily by Evan Abrams' "At Home, Quality Opponent, Early Season" betting system. This framework is built on the reality that the fresh months of the NHL schedule heavily favor structured home favorites, even when facing an opponent off to a strong start.
Early in the year, coaching staffs are still experimenting with line combinations and structural habits. While the public market often tilts toward a visiting team carrying early positive momentum, the home team holds critical tactical advantages—most notably line-change leverage, familiarity with home boards, and a stable routine compared to a road squad managing travel rhythm and unfavorable match-ups.
These subtle edges allow a quality home favorite like New Jersey to deploy four lines efficiently, set the physical tone, and bounce back strongly before the betting market fully adjusts.
Best Bet: Devils Moneyline (-126)
