The second-to-last weekend of the National Lacrosse League regular season continues
Note: The odds presented below are those at the time when Hutton sends his picks out on the Action App and are subject to change.
Las Vegas Desert Dogs at Philadelphia Wings
 Las Vegas Moneyline/Spread | -135 / -1.5 |
 Philadelphia Moneyline/Spread | +105 / +1.5 |
| Total | 22.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 7 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via Caesars
The Philadelphia Wings host the Las Vegas Desert Dogs in what is likely their final home game in Philadelphia. The Wings are expected to relocate or cease operations at the end of the season, so there will be plenty of emotions in the building on Saturday night. Unfortunately, I think the Desert Dogs, who are fighting for a playoff spot, will play spoiler.
The Wings traded away a couple of key offensive pieces a month ago and have also been dealing with injuries. While they came away with a 12-9 win over Toronto two weeks ago, the Rock were without starting goalie Nick Rose and did not look themselves in the loss. On the flipside, Las Vegas has been on the opposite trajectory, winning three of its last four games. The Las Vegas defense has played much better and this offense should give Philly some problems. Expect the road favorites to spoil Philly’s farewell and bet Las Vegas Desert Dogs -1.5 at +110 on Caesars.
As far as player props, we’re going back to the well and betting Chris Cloutier’s goals prop of 1.5. Cloutier has scored multiple goals in nine of 15 games this season, but for some reason, we continue to get great odds to bet him to go over. Now, Cloutier only had one goal against his former team earlier in the season, but he took plenty of shots and is facing a far more depleted defense than when these teams last faced. Bet Chris Cloutier Over 1.5 Goals at +200 on bet365.
Despite liking Las Vegas to win, I’m also going to wager a half unit on Philly’s Dalton Young’s goals prop. Young has become one of the Wings’ best scorers since fellow righties Michael Sowers went down with an injury and Joe Resetarits was traded. He’s had two or more goals in four of his last five games, coinciding with the Sowers injury and I expect him to have enough opportunities to score a pair on Saturday. Bet a half unit on Dalton Young Over 1.5 Goals at +162 on bet365.
Picks: Las Vegas Desert Dogs -1.5, Chris Cloutier Over 1.5 Goals, Dalton Young Over 1.5 Goals (0.5 unit)
Calgary Roughnecks at Oshawa FireWolves
 Calgary Moneyline/Spread | +100 / +1.5 |
 Oshawa Moneyline/Spread | -122 / -1.5 |
| Total | 23.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 7 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via FanDuel
We got this matchup just last week, with the Oshawa FireWolves edging the Calgary Roughnecks, 10-9. While we did see two goals called back, I’m surprised we’re getting a total this high when both teams looked sound defensively last weekend. Both goaltenders played really well, and a few of the goals they allowed they nearly stopped. Both offenses also played at a slower-than-usual pace and struggled to generate quality chances in settled six-on-six, with six goals coming on the power play.
I’m expecting another close, low-scoring game and think the total of 23.5 is a few too high. Bet this game to stay Under 23.5 at +100 on FanDuel or -102 on BetMGM.
Pick: Under 23.5
Rochester Knighthawks at Buffalo Bandits
 Rochester Moneyline/Spread | +190 / +1.5 |
 Buffalo Moneyline/Spread | -250 / -2.5 |
| Total | 24.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 7 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via bet365
Despite defeating the Buffalo Bandits earlier in the season, the Rochester Knighthawks are rare 2.5-point underdogs in the rematch. A lot has changed since Rochester beat their crosstown rivals, so I don’t have a problem with the spread and extremely short odds for Buffalo. Rather than bet a side at those steep odds though, I’d rather bet Dhane Smith’s goals prop.
Smith has scored two or more goals in 29 of his last 40 games, including 11 of 16 this season. He’s also had a pair or more in three of his last four games since fellow righty Joe Resetarits was acquired. Resetarits has allowed Smith to be even more effective as a goal-scorer (if that was even possible) and is facing a Rochester defense that has given up a league-worst 13.1 goals per game. Bet Dhane Smith Over 1.5 Goals at -110 on bet365.
Pick: Dhane Smith Over 1.5 Goals
Colorado Mammoth at Saskatchewan Rush
 Colorado Moneyline/Spread | +110 / +1.5 |
 Saskatchewan Moneyline/Spread | -140 / -1.5 |
| Total | 22 |
| Time | Saturday · 9 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPNU |
Odds via Caesars
Colorado and Saskatchewan meet on Saturday night with the top spot in the standings and potentially the number one seed in the playoffs on the line. I think we’re going to get a very close game. While I give the Rush the slight edge, I’m targeting the total and a couple of player props instead of betting a side.
The total is 22 on Caesars and 22.5 everywhere else. I expect this game to go over either of those numbers and think the offenses will come out firing. Both defenses rank in the top four in fewest goals per game allowed, but the offenses are tied for third for most goals per game at 11.6. The reason I give the offenses the edge is because both have a strong stable of shooters who can score from range, and that has been the closest thing to a weakness for both goalies. Both teams are also in the top six in power play goals, with Saskatchewan leading the league with 37. Both teams are also not afraid to push transition and should be able to steal some goals in unsettled situations. Bet this game to go Over 22 at -115 on Caesars or Over 22.5 at -105 on bet365 or FanDuel.
I’m also betting Mr. Automatic, Andrew Kew. Kew has had at least two goals in all 12 games that he’s played with Colorado, but is still being given a goal line of 1.5. He’s averaging 3.75 goals per game and should be able to have another multi-goal game against the Rush. Even though the odds have moved from +120 to -110, I still love Kew to score a pair on Saturday night. Bet Andrew Kew Over 1.5 Goals at -110 on bet365.
While he hasn’t been as consistent as Kew, Will Malcolm has also played great this season and has two or more goals in nine of 15 games this season. It’s just a half-unit bet for me, but I love the odds to bet Malcolm to score two as well. Bet a half unit on Will Malcolm Over 1.5 Goals at +200 on bet365.
Picks: Over 22, Andrew Kew Over 1.5 Goals, Will Malcolm Over 1.5 Goals (0.5 unit)
San Diego Seals at Georgia Swarm
 San Diego Moneyline/Spread | -142 / -1.5 |
 Georgia Moneyline/Spread | +140 / +1.5 |
| Total | 19.5 |
| Time | Sunday · 4 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via BetRivers
To wrap up the weekend, we have the San Diego Seals travelling to Georgia to face the Swarm. San Diego’s playoff hopes are on life support, but they’ve played every top team they’ve faced incredibly close and have lost five straight games each by two or fewer goals. I think they match up well with Georgia and this is a good chance to buy low on a desperate San Diego team.
As good as the Swarm defense has been, their offense has been hot and cold this season. San Diego’s defense is allowing the fifth-fewest goals per game and has allowed an average of just 9.14 goals in their last seven games. The Seals will also likely have a possession advantage thanks to faceoff specialist Trevor Baptiste, giving San Diego another slight edge.
If they can limit Georgia in transition, they should be able to keep this game low-scoring and close. I also think their offense, while banged up, can have enough success against Georgia to potentially even win this game outright. San Diego is the best team that might not make the playoffs and I expect them to increase their playoff chances on Sunday.
Bet a full unit on San Diego Seals +1.5 at -105 on DraftKings and a half unit on San Diego Seals ML at +140 on BetRivers.
Picks: San Diego Seals +1.5, San Diego Seals ML (0.5 unit)
2025-26 NLL Season Best Bets: 58-51 for +10.4 units (ROI +9.45%)
All bets are to win 1 unit or more (i.e. 1.2 units at -120, 1 unit at +120) unless otherwise specified.
