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Utah (9-5-0) at Montreal (9-3-2-)
- When: Nov 8 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC, CAN
- TV: Utah16
Utah vs Montreal NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Utah -112
Spread: Utah -1.5 (+230)
Total: 6.0
Utah Mammoth Betting Outlook
After a red-hot start, Utah has finally cooled off, losing three of its last four and leaking goals in the process. The Mammoth went from dominating opponents 32-17 during a seven-game heater to surrendering 16 goals in their latest slump.
Consistency has been the missing ingredient, especially during second periods when momentum often swings away from them. Defenseman Mikhail Sergachev summed it up bluntly: “We’ve got to dig deep and simplify the game.”
Utah still holds a respectable 5-4-0 road record and has yet to lose consecutive away contests this season. Dylan Guenther remains a spark plug on the road with 11 of his 13 points coming in hostile arenas. Expect Karel Vejmelka back in net after Vitek Vanecek’s rough outing in Toronto. Vejmelka owns a 2.60 GAA and already stymied Montreal last season in a tight overtime win.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Outlook
Montreal continues to defy preseason expectations, entering this matchup on a 3-0-2 stretch despite recent overtime heartbreaks. The Canadiens led New Jersey late before coughing up a goal in the final minutes, ultimately falling 4-3 in OT, a painful reminder that closing games is still a work in progress.
Kirby Dach has found his scoring groove, potting three goals in his last three games, while Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield continue to carry the offensive load with a combined 35 points. Goalie Jakub Dobes may have taken his first loss of the season Thursday, but his 2.25 GAA keeps him among the league’s most reliable young netminders. Expect Montreal to lean on him again as they look to extend their point streak to six games at home.
NHL Prediction & Betting Angle
Both clubs are trending in opposite directions, Utah struggling to finish games and Montreal finding ways to stay alive late. However, with the Mammoth’s bounce-back ability on the road and steadier goaltending, this one could go down to the wire.
Score Prediction: Utah 3, Montreal 2
Pick: Utah (-112)
Total: Under 6.0 (+100)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
