We have great slate of games on TV spread across ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network and ESPNU this weekend. Week 10 in college lacrosse also features plenty of rivalry matchups, and I have bets in three of the biggest. Let’s take a look at the two totals and two favorites I’m betting on Saturday.
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St. Bonaventure at UMass
 St. Bonaventure Moneyline/Spread | +2200 / +9.5 |
 UMass Moneyline/Spread | -25000 / -9.5 |
| Total | 17.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 12 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via bet365
This total is the lowest I’ve seen in a while and I was very close to taking the bait. Yet, while I still think this game goes over, the better bet is to back UMass against the spread. Totals featuring the Bonnies and opponents of similar strength as UMass have gone over 17.5, but they’ve largely come in lopsided losses. St. Joe’s beat the Bonnies 15-3, Richmond defeated them 22-5, and even Bucknell won 21-8 earlier in the year.
St. Bonaventure is currently 0-4 against the spread as an underdog of +3.5 or greater and has already failed to cover spreads of 10.5 and 12.5 this season. UMass features a defense that is similar to other Atlantic 10 foes Richmond and St. Joe’s and should hold the Bonnies to fewer than six goals in the fifth straight game. St. Bonaventure is fifth-worst in adjusted offensive efficiency and should struggle mightily against UMass’s 14th-ranked defense.
In their only two meetings, the Minutemen have won by scores of 15-3 and 15-4. I expect a similar result on Saturday and recommend betting UMass -9.5 at -110 on FanDuel.
Pick: UMass -9.5
Army at Navy
 Army Moneyline/Spread | -750 / -5.5 |
 Navy Moneyline/Spread | +525 / +5.5 |
| Total | 20.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 12:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | CBS Sports Network |
Spread/moneyline odds via BetMGM and total via Caesars
We get another chapter in the historic Army-Navy rivalry, and I’m expecting a high-scoring affair. The last time a team has won by six goals or more was 2016, but I’m not ready to fade the Black Knights just yet even as big favorites in a rivalry game. Instead, I’m targeting the total, which sits at 20.5 on Caesars.
As historically efficient as this Army defense has been, their ability to disrupt opposing offenses and cause turnovers often leads to more offense for themselves. Around 40% of Army’s goals have come in unsettled situations and the Black Knights currently play at the fastest pace in the nation. As efficient as their settled offense is, they hunt opportunities to score on fast breaks.
I expect the Midshipmen to also push in transition, which has proven to be the best and often only way to beat this Army defense. Navy plays at the 27th fastest pace and their offense has been sneakily very efficient.
Navy has been plagued by injuries at the faceoff, but their offense has been able to overcome possession disadvantages thanks to an adjusted offensive efficiency percentage that ranks 11th. The Mids can do their part in pushing this total over 20.5 and stay competitive with Army. Additionally, starting faceoff specialist Zach Hayashi dressed but didn’t play last week, but is expected to make his return to the lineup. Backup Colin Shadowens has been serviceable since also returning from injury and the potential combo of him and Hayashi should neutralize any faceoff advantage Army could have.
Ultimately, I think we get a shootout in the 100th year of this classic rivalry and even if Army is able to pull away, I expect it to be in high-scoring game. Bet Over 20.5 at -120 on Caesars.
Pick: Over 20.5
Denver at Georgetown
 Denver Moneyline/Spread | +125 / +1.5 |
 Georgetown Moneyline/Spread | -150 / -1.5 |
| Total | 21.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 3 p.m. ET |
| TV | CBS Sports Network |
Odds via BetMGM
The Big East may be in a down year as a whole, but the Pioneers and Hoyas are still very evenly matched. Both saw key offensive pieces depart via graduation and have relied heavily on their Top 20 defenses. I expect another strong defensive battle between these teams on Saturday.
Denver ranks 13th in adjusted defensive efficiency and Goergetown is currently 18th. Only five of Denver’s 11 games and three of Georgetown’s 10 have gone over 21.5 and seven of these teams’ last eight meetings have stayed under this mark as well.
This largely has to do with not only their elite defenses, but also their slow-paced offenses. The Pioneers play at the 24th slowest pace and the Hoyas play at the 15th slowest. Neither offense has been as efficient as last season either, with Denver ranking 29th in adjusted offensive efficiency during competitive situations and Georgetown ranking just ahead at 28th.
Expect a tight, low-scoring game and bet this total to stay Under 21.5 at -110 on bet365 or BetMGM.
Pick: Under 21.5
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North Carolina at Duke
 North Carolina Moneyline/Spread | -190 / -1.5 |
 Duke Moneyline/Spread | +150 / +1.5 |
| Total | 23.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 4 p.m. ET |
| TV | ACC Network |
Odds via bet365
North Carolina continues to dominate with their only two losses coming at the hands of No. 3 Princeton and No. 5 Army. While Duke hasn’t been as bad as their record may indicate, I expect the Tar Heels to not only win but also cover on Saturday.
North Carolina defeated Duke 15-12 last year and has only gotten better since, with goalie Michael Gianfrocaro a key addition to this Tar Heel defense that ranks ninth in adjusted defensive efficiency. Gianfrocaro ranks ninth in adjusted save percentage at 58.3% and has backstopped a solid Dave Pietramala-run defense. UNC also slightly edges Duke offensively, scoring on 35.3% of their possessions compared to Duke’s 34.1%, but the biggest edge lies at faceoff.
North Carolina’s starting faceoff specialist Brady Wambach leads a unit that has the best adjusted faceoff percentage in the nation at 69.4% and has allowed the Tar Heels to build and maintain leads en route to a 7-3 record against the spread. Meanwhile, Duke is 3-9 against the spread this season. Ultimately, UNC is better enough to defeat Duke by multiple goals on Saturday.
Trust the Tar Heels to cover the short spread and bet North Carolina -1.5 at -135 on bet365 or -145 on Caesars.
Pick: North Carolina -1.5
2025 College Lacrosse Season Best Bets: 31-25-1 for +7.84 units
All bets are to win 1 unit or more (i.e. 1.2 units at -120, 1 unit at +120) unless otherwise specified.
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