We’ve got a Rocky Mountain showdown on Thursday night. The powerhouse Colorado Avalanche will collide with the newly minted Utah Mammoth in a battle for supremacy at altitude.
The Avalanche open as -175 favorites on the moneyline on DraftKings Sportsbook. Utah is listed as a +145 underdog, with the total set at 6.5 goals. Let’s take a look at a preview, prediction, and pick for this season’s matchup between the Avalanche and Mammoth.
Avalanche vs. Mammoth Preview
Colorado kicked off their season with a strong all-around performance against the Los Angeles Kings. A pair of goals from Martin Necas and some strong creation by Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar powered the offense to a 4-1 win, while Scott Wedgewood saved 24 of 25 shots. They’ll hope for a repeat performance on Thursday to keep the good vibes rolling — with a hint of silliness.
Meanwhile, the Mammoth will try to build on a successful debut season in Utah. They have a star in Clayton Keller, a strong supporting cast, and are building on an 89-point season. They shored up further with veterans to support Keller, Dylan Guenther, and Barrett Hayton. The hope is they can make the playoff jump this year, and they’re kicking the season off with a big test.
Avalanche vs. Mammoth Prediction, Pick
It’s tough to pick against the Avalanche and their potent offense. But the Mammoth should be able to contain them enough to keep things close. Still, Colorado has too much balance on both ends of the roster, which we saw on display against the Kings in their season debut. I’m counting on the Avalanche to put on another commanding performance against the Mammoth.
