We went 2-1 last weekend for just +0.2 unit, but improved to 26-18-1 for +8.52 units this season. This weekend once again features several big matchups and I have best bets for four of them. Let’s take a look at my betting card for week 8 in college lacrosse.
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Duke at Notre Dame
 Duke Moneyline/Spread | +260 / +3 |
 Notre Dame Moneyline/Spread | -350 / -3 |
| Total | 24 |
| Time | Saturday · 12 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via Caesars
This spread may have made sense in previous seasons, but I love Notre Dame as a short favorite. The Irish still boast the most efficient offense in the nation and we just saw them beat a similarly skilled Michigan team two weeks ago, 19-7.
Duke may be 8-2, but they beat other ranked teams Michigan and Richmond by just a goal each and their offense’s struggles against top-ranked defenses were on full display in their 6-13 loss to Denver last week. Duke’s success has largely hinged on the streaky goalie play from Patrick Jameison. He’s had some big performances (i.e. 14 saves and 66.7% save percentage vs. Michigan) and some duds (i.e. 7 saves and 41.2% save percentage vs. Denver) this season. In 2024, Jamieson allowed 15 goals to the Irish in each of their matchups and only made 10 saves in the first game and 7 in the second. I trust this Notre Dame offense to get the better of him again.
Furthermore, the Blue Devils are also just 2-8 against the spread this season, with their only covers being against Bellarmine to open the season and Penn, where they covered the 4-point spread by just a goal. The sportsbooks continue to overrate a Duke team that is weaker on both sides of the ball this season. Notre Dame edges Duke on both sides of the ball in terms of adjusted efficiency and the Irish could have a possession advantage thanks to their second-best adjusted faceoff percentage excluding garbage time, according to Lacrosse Reference.
Bet Notre Dame -2.5 (-134 on FanDuel) or Notre Dame -3 (-120 on Caesars) if not available.
Pick: Notre Dame -2.5
North Carolina at Army
 North Carolina Moneyline/Spread | -150 / -1.5 |
 Army Moneyline/Spread | +120 / +1.5 |
| Total | 22.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 12 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via bet365
Betting an over in a game featuring college lacrosse’s best defense in terms of adjusted efficiency? It may sound crazy, but now is the time to do it. Army also hasn’t allowed more than 10 goals to an opponent yet this season, but that could change against this Tar Heels offense.
According to Lacrosse Reference, North Carolina currently ranks third in adjusted offensive efficiency excluding garbage time with a mark of 40.8%. The Tar Heels also play at the 24th fastest pace during competitive situations. Army’s offense, while not as efficient, ranks 21st in adjusted offensive efficiency and plays at the fastest pace in the nation. We could get a run-and-gun track meet on Saturday, with both teams pushing in transition and lighting up the scorerboard.
Lacrosse Reference projected this total to finish with 24.7 goals, giving it a gap of +2.2, and I also expect we’ll see north of 25 goals. Last year, these teams combined for 25 goals in a back-and-forth game despite UNC’s Collin Krieg and Army’s Sean Byrne combining for 31 saves.
I expect this game to be close throughout, with neither team able to take its foot off the gas. Trusts these offenses to find success and bet this game to go Over 22.5 at -110 on bet365.
Pick: Over 22.5
Providence at Georgetown
 Providence Moneyline/Spread | +650 / +6.5 |
 Georgetown Moneyline/Spread | -1400 / -6.5 |
| Total | 22.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 12 p.m. ET |
| TV | FloSports |
Odds via bet365
Providence travels to Georgetown for a Big East showdown, with the Hoyas as high as 6.5-point favorites. However, I’m betting the Friars as underdogs.
The Hoyas may be 5-3, but they’re 2-4 against the spread as a favorite and have failed to cover in four straight games. The Friars have played them tight recently, taking Georgetown to overtime in last year’s Big East tournament and only losing by five goals earlier in 2024.
According to Lacrosse Reference, Georgetown ranks 22nd in adjusted offensive efficiency excluding garbage time compared to Providence’s 26th-ranked offense. Both teams also boast an adjusted faceoff percentage above 52%, so I don’t expect the possession battle to be overwhelmingly in favor of either team. While Providence’s defense is its weakest link, Georgetown plays at the 15th-slowest pace and I don’t expect them to run up the score enough to cover this spread even if they manage to build a lead.
I expect the Friars to keep it close into the fourth quarter and cover this big spread. Bet Providence +6.5 at -130 on bet365.
Pick: Providence +6.5
Syrcause at Virginia
 Syracuse Moneyline/Spread | -325 / -3.5 |
 Virginia Moneyline/Spread | +250 / +3.5 |
| Total | 24.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 1 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via FanDuel
While I lean Syracuse -2.5 in their game against a weaker-than-usual Virginia team, the Orange haven’t shown the ability to pull away from teams that are in their similar weight class. They’re just 2-3 against the spread when facing ranked teams this season and while UVA isn’t currently ranked, they’re comparable to some of the then-ranked teams Syracuse has faced (Colgate, Johns Hopkins). Instead, I’d rather trust both offenses it put up enough points to push this total Over 24.5.
While Cuse and UVA’s defenses this season are underrated, I trust these offenses, who are both efficient and play at a fast pace, to push this total to 25 goals or more. Syracuse currently ranks fourth in adjusted offensive efficiency and 13th in pace, while Virginia is 27th in adjusted offensive efficiency and 12th in pace.
Furthermore, the average total between these teams in their last four games has been 33.25 goals, with no game staying under 31. These teams love to play fast and push in transition and I don’t expect that to change in this year’s meeting. Even with Syracuse missing Finn Thomson and Virginia lacking the offensive firepower of past seasons, I trust these teams to score early and often on Saturday afternoon.
Bet this game to go Over 24.5 at -112 on FanDuel or -130 on bet365.
Pick: Over 24.5
2025 College Lacrosse Season Best Bets: 26-18-1 for +8.52 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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