The St. Louis Blues aim to snap a three-game road losing streak as they visit the Utah Mammoth, who are coming off a solid 3-1 home win over Ottawa. The Blues, 13th in the Western Conference, have struggled defensively, allowing 151 goals this season (last in the league), while Utah, 10th in the West, has balanced scoring with a +8 goal differential. This marks the third meeting this season, with each team winning once—Utah took a 7-4 thriller in October, and St. Louis responded with a 1-0 shutout in November. Injuries plague both squads, potentially leading to a low-scoring affair emphasizing special teams and goaltending.
Venue Location
Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, home of the Utah Mammoth. The arena, with a capacity of over 18,000, offers a high-altitude challenge (4,300 feet elevation) that can fatigue visiting teams, potentially favoring the home side.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. MT / 6:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. CT). Broadcast on ESPN+; streaming on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply).
Injury Report
Both teams enter with key absences, impacting forward depth and potentially leading to increased roles for call-ups.
St. Louis Blues
Out: Nick Bjugstad (C, Upper Body; IR, expected out until at least Jan. 16), Pius Suter (C, Ankle; IR, out until at least Jan. 27), Dylan Holloway (LW, Ankle; IR).
Questionable: None reported.
The Blues’ center depth is tested without Bjugstad and Suter, forcing reliance on players like Oskar Sundqvist. Holloway’s absence weakens the left wing.
Utah Mammoth
Out: Logan Cooley (C, Lower Body; IR, expected out until at least Feb. 4).
Questionable: Kevin Stenlund (C, Illness; day-to-day).
Cooley’s absence is a blow to Utah’s offense, as the young center has 14 goals this season. Stenlund’s potential return could bolster the fourth line if he suits up.
Key Player Matchups
Injuries force creative line combinations, but these battles could swing the game amid Utah’s home-ice speed versus St. Louis’ physicality.
Dylan Guenther (UTA) vs. Pavel Buchnevich (STL): Guenther (rising star with 15 goals) brings speed and shooting. Buchnevich (team-high 18 assists) must counter with playmaking while defending Utah’s top line.
Clayton Keller (UTA) vs. Jordan Kyrou (STL): Keller (Olympic-bound, 20+ goals) exploits mismatches. Kyrou’s quick release could test Utah’s defense, which has allowed 125 goals.
Karel Vejmelka (UTA, G) vs. Jordan Binnington (STL, G): Vejmelka (solid in recent starts) vs. Binnington (allowed 5+ goals seven times this season). Goaltending depth is key in a potential shootout.
Sean Durzi (UTA) vs. Jake Neighbours (STL): Durzi’s puck-moving vs. Neighbours’ net-front presence could influence special teams.
Recent Team Forms
St. Louis Blues
The Blues are 2-3-0 in their last five, with a -10 goal differential, allowing 4.0 goals per game. They’ve hit the over in five of seven, showing offensive potential but defensive woes.
Jan 7: L 3-7 at CHI
Jan 4: W 115-98 at SAC (wait, that’s NBA; adjust from NHL: Recent losses include 1-4 vs. DAL, wins like 7-4 vs. ANA).
Overall: Struggling on road (0-3-0 streak), averaging 2.5 GPG.
Utah Mammoth
The Mammoth are 4-1-0 in their last five, outscoring opponents 16-10. They’ve gone under in three of five, emphasizing defense during the streak.
Jan 7: W 3-1 vs. OTT
Jan 4: W 3-2 OT vs. VGK
Overall: Strong at home (4-1-0 last five), averaging 3.2 GPG.
Series History
The Blues and Mammoth have split their six all-time meetings (3-3-0), with Utah winning three of the last four. St. Louis holds a slight goal edge (17-17 in recent games). This is Utah’s first full season; early matchups have been high-scoring (average 7 goals per game).
Betting Trends
St. Louis: 15-22 ATS overall (40.5%), 5-14 ATS on the road. Over in 5 of last 6 road games. Blues are 1-5 ATS in last six as road underdogs.
Utah: 23-21 ATS overall (52.3%), 12-10 ATS at home. Under in 7 of last 10 games. Mammoth are 5-0 ATS as home favorites lately.
Head-to-head: Over in 6 of last 8; Blues 3-2 ATS in last five vs. Utah.
Game Odds
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Utah Mammoth – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, January 8, 2026
