Published Jan 8, 3:28am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 8, 3:28am ET
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Updated Jan 8, 3:28am ET
Interesting action from the Western Conference of the NHL is set for Jan 9, as the Utah Mammoth host the St. Louis Blues. You can find our picks for the matchup here.
The Mammoth have hit form in recent weeks, climbing up to fourth in the Central Division after recording wins in each of their last two games.
Meanwhile, the Blues have dropped to seventh in the division after losing five of their last ten, which includes a loss in their latest outing.
The Utah Mammoth have been in eye-catching form in the NHL since the start of December, and they have reignited their playoff aspirations have winning five of their last ten.
They are among the best attacking teams in the division, with only the top three in the Central Division scoring more goals. Confidence levels should also be high ahead of this clash after winning each of their last two.
Utah were professional in their previous outing, recording a 3-1 home success against the Ottawa Senators. Clayton Keller made two assists, while Daniil But and John Marino scored goals.
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It has been a contrasting recent story for the St. Louis Blues, as they have dropped to second-bottom in the Central Division after going 17-19-8 this season.
They have also suffered regulation-time defeats in four of their previous ten. St. Louis also ranks as the worst offense in the division after scoring just 110 goals in the NHL this season.
Their confidence likely would have been knocked following a loss on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. The Blues conceded seven goals in the road defeat, which included allowing four in a poor second period.
| TOTAL | Blues | Mammoth | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 7 | 3 | 4 | - |
| GOALS | 42 | 20 | 22 |
The Blues have been very weak defensively in recent weeks, and that is a notable concern against one of the better offensive teams in the Central Division. Therefore, we foresee the Mammoth maintaining their recent reliable home record in the NHL with a win on Friday.
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Utah Mammoth
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