Ducks vs Mammoth Prediction, Picks & Betting Lines for Friday Night Hockey

• The Mammoth are -140 home favorites over the Pacific Division-leading Ducks on Friday night
• Both teams are tied at 78 points with under 20 games left in the regular season
• Read my Ducks vs Mammoth prediction, picks and betting lines below for Friday night hockey

Two teams tied at 78 points with everything on the line. The Anaheim Ducks visit the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center on Friday in a game that could shake up the Western Conference playoff picture with less than 20 games left.

Anaheim leads the Pacific Division but dropped a 3-2 overtime decision to the Flyers on Thursday, a game where Cutter Gauthier potted his 35th of the season. Utah holds the first wildcard spot in the NHL playoff bracket and is coming off a 4-0 shutout of Vegas.

Puck drop is set for 10 pm ET from Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Here’s where I’m putting my money on the Ducks vs Mammoth NHL odds for Friday night hockey.

Ducks vs Mammoth Prediction

• Over 6.5 Goals (-122 at DraftKings)

I’m skipping the moneyline for my Ducks vs Mammoth prediction and targeting the total. The over has cashed in 10 of Anaheim’s last 16 road games and 12 of their last 17 against teams with a winning record. Utah has matched that pace, with the over hitting in 3 of their last 4 against winning opponents.

Anaheim gives up 3.22 goals per game with an .880 team save percentage, both among the worst marks in the league. They generate plenty at 3.19 goals per game, but they can’t keep the puck out. The Ducks also fire 30.32 shots per game, the kind of volume that wears down opposing goalies over 60 minutes.

Utah is tighter defensively at 2.68 goals against, but they score at nearly the same clip (3.16) and will have the Delta Center crowd behind them. Special teams are a wash with both power plays hovering around 17% and both penalty kills sitting near 78%.

Ducks vs Mammoth Key Stats

In the crease, Lukas Dostal carries a 3.06 GAA in 47 starts, while Karel Vejmelka has been much sharper at 2.67 GAA across 53 appearances. That goaltending gap normally favors an under, but Anaheim’s defensive breakdowns create too many high-danger chances. Both teams will score in this one.

Ducks vs Mammoth Picks

A couple of shots props stood out when looking at my Ducks vs Mammoth picks for Friday.

• Cutter Gauthier Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (+134)

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Gauthier scored his 35th on Thursday and has been on a tear against quality opponents. The 22-year-old has cleared 3.5 shots on goal in 5 of his last 6 games against teams with a winning record, averaging 4.0 per game. At plus money, this is the best value prop on the board.

• Lawson Crouse Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-120)

Crouse has cleared 1.5 shots in seven straight home games following a win, averaging 2.57 per contest. That’s a 100% hit rate in this spot. Utah just shut out Vegas, so the scenario is in play again Friday. A low bar at a reasonable price to close out my Ducks vs Mammoth picks.

Ducks vs Mammoth Betting Lines

Odds as of Mar. 20. The bet365 bonus code has a sign-up offer for new users looking to bet on Friday night hockey.

Utah’s -140 moneyline at bet365 carries roughly a 58% implied probability, while Anaheim’s best price is +122 at FanDuel. The puck line sits at +1.5 (-215) / -1.5 (+180), and the total is 6.5 with the over at -122 at DraftKings.