This total is too low, given that Bo Horvat is back in the Islanders' lineup. The Mammoth has been more offensive-minded than anticipated, and neither team's top goalie is expected to play. Horvat leads the Islanders in points and goals. He missed five games in December due to a lower-body injury. Utah is averaging three goals a game. The Mammoth have produced three or more goals in six of their last nine games. Karel Vejmelka is Utah's top goalie, and he has been out with an upper-body injury. He has a 2.70 GAA and .896 SV%. Vitek Vanecek is projected to start in net for the Mammoth. He has a 2.92 GAA and .879 SV%. Ilya Sorokin is New York's best goalie. He's missed four straight games with a lower-body injury. Back-up goalie David Rittich is expected to start for the Islanders. Take Utah to grab a win, and bet the OVER.
These Pro Picks were released to clients on January 01, 2026 at 11:33AM ET.
Utah at New York
January 1, 2026
1 unit on Utah -107 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 1.93)
Result:
WIN
WIN
2 units on Game Total OVER 5.5 -120 (risk 2 to return 3.67)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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