The Utah Mammoth (43-33-6) and Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17) meet in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs tonight. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-140o / +114u). The Golden Knights are a -156 favorite to win outright, while the Mammoth are +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Mammoth vs. Golden Knights predictions and NHL picks.
Utah vs. Golden Knights Odds, Pick
| Utah Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -184 | 5.5 -140o / 114u | +130 |
| Golden Knights Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +148 | 5.5 -140o / 114u | -156 |
- Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Spread: Mammoth +1.5 (-184), Golden Knights -1.5 (+148)
- Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Over/Under: 5.5 (-140o / +114u)
- Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Moneyline: Mammoth +130, Golden Knights -156
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Preview
By Dana Forden
Mammoth's right wing Dylan Guenther has been held under 3.5 shots in 50 of 79 games (63.3%) this season.
While his shot attempts have been up recently, even if his actual shots aren't (and his current 5-vs-5 line looks pretty good), between the track record and the matchup, I think this is a good bet.
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Prediction
An away game vs. Vegas is tough. The Golden Knights have allowed the 2nd-fewest shots this season, and I've mentioned it before and will mention it again: when it comes to Vegas, you have to account for the fact that they have taken the fewest penalties in the NHL for a ridiculous five years in a row.
Guenther is the main trigger man on Utah's power play — leading the team in power-play shots, with 57 on the season — so this affects him more than most.
Action PRO projects him for 3.1 shots on goal tonight.
Pick: Dylan Guenther Under 3.5 Shots on Goal (-160, FanDuel)
