New York Rangers vs Utah Mammoth

League: NHL | Date: 2026-01-05 07:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2026-01-05 10:10 AM EST

💰 Best Bet #1 New York Rangers / Puck Line / -1.5 at +140 / 55% / Rangers dominate at home with a 6-1-1 recent run, while Utah struggles on the road (5-12), supporting a multi-goal win probability.

💰 Best Bet #2 Under / Total / 6.5 at -110 / 60% / Simulation indicates 55% over probability, but historical NHL trends favor flipping to under in this matchup given defensive metrics and goalie edges.

💰 Best Bet #3 New York Rangers / Moneyline / -142 / 65% / Shesterkin’s elite play and Rangers’ top-league standing despite injuries provide a clear edge over Utah’s inconsistent form.

New York Rangers vs Utah Mammoth on 2026-01-05

Game Times
ET: 07:00 PM
CT: 06:00 PM
MT: 05:00 PM
PT: 04:00 PM
AKT: 03:00 PM
HST: 01:00 PM

💸 Public Bets
New York Rangers 69% / Utah Mammoth 31%

💰 Money Distribution
New York Rangers 38% / Utah Mammoth 62%

💹 Market Alignment
Divergent

📉 Line Movement
Line stable at Rangers -142 ML despite heavy public action on favorite, suggesting sharp money on Utah.

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
+3% on Rangers puck line; public overreaction to Utah’s underdog status creates value, supported by reverse line movement and home metrics.

Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for New York Rangers | 60% |
| Win % for Utah Mammoth | 30% |
| Spread Cover % for New York Rangers | 55% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 45% / Under: 55% |
| Average Total Goals | 5.8 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-2, 4] |

Top 3 Player Props
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⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public heavily favors the Rangers on the moneyline, but divergent money distribution with more sharp action on Utah indicates potential value in fading the public slightly on the spread. However, mathematical edges align with following Rangers’ home strength and Shesterkin’s performance. Overall game scoring outlook points to a lower-total affair, with both teams’ defensive xGA metrics suggesting under 6.5 goals despite recent trends.

🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with New York Rangers — superior form and goalie matchup provide the best probability of success.

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