Every National Lacrosse League team takes the floor in Week 3, with seven games on the slate. We continued our early success, going 4-1 for +3.2 units bringing our season total to +4.875 units and an ROI of +52.14%. Let’s dive into my best bets for this NLL Week 3.
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Colorado Mammoth at San Diego Seals
 Colorado Moneyline/Spread | +155 / +1.5 |
 San Diego Moneyline/Spread | -200 / -1.5 |
| Total | 22.5 |
| Time | Friday · 10:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+/TSN+ |
Odds via Bet Rivers
The Colorado Mammoth and San Diego Seals meet on Friday night. San Diego dominated Colorado in both of games last season, but Ryan Lee was injured, Will Malcolm wasn’t on the roster and Dillon Ward was struggling in net. While Colorado hasn’t played the toughest of competition so far, they appear to be at full strength and have the roster to keep it close and potentially even win outright in San Diego.
Colorado has the long-range shooters to spread out San Diego’s defense, even more so than Georgia did in Week 2. They’ll have to respect Connor Kelly and Eli McLaughlin from distance which should open up players like Zed Williams, Lee and Malcolm to find the soft spots in the defense. Colorado’s defense also did a good job limiting transition in the second half of their Vancouver game and most of the Las Vegas game, so San Diego will need to work hard in settled sets to get quality looks on Dillon Ward.
Ultimately these odds are undervaluing an improved Mammoth team. Expect the Mammoth to hang with San Diego throughout and potentially pull off the upset. Bet a unit on Colorado +1.5 at +106 on FanDuel and a half unit on the Mammoth moneyline at +155 on Bet Rivers.
Picks: Colorado Mammoth +1.5 & ML (0.5 unit)
Las Vegas Desert Dogs at Philadelphia Wings
 Las Vegas Moneyline/Spread | +150 / +1.5 |
 Philadelphia Moneyline/Spread | -190 / -1.5 |
| Total | 23.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 6 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+/TSN+ |
Odds via Caesars Sportsbook
Two teams that underperformed last year face off in Philadelphia. Las Vegas is big underdog again and, while I think they’re undervalued against a pretty comparable Wings team, I’m targeting the total for my best bet.
Las Vegas has struggled on defense through two games and Landon Kells continues to be streaky. The Philly offense looked great against a competent defense in Week 1 and should have success against a thin Desert Dogs defense. On the other end, Nick Damude and the Wings defense did not look good in their season opener and the same issues that have plagued them defensively in recent seasons continue to persist, particularly in transition. Las Vegas has found most of their offensive success on fast breaks this year and should be able to exploit Philly enough to push this game over 23.5 (-115 BetMGM).
Pick: Over 23.5
Calgary Roughnecks at Albany FireWolves
 Calgary Moneyline/Spread | +140 / +1.5 |
 Albany Moneyline/Spread | -190 / -1.5 |
| Total | 22.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 7 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+/TSN+ |
Odds via ESPN Bet
The Calgary Roughnecks and Albany FireWolves are both fresh off wins and face each other after each scoring 15 or more points last week. While the total of 22.5 would have made more sense last year with Calgary’s offensive struggles and Christian Del Bianco in goal.Yet, I think this is low considering both offenses and new Roughnecks starting goalie, Cam McLeod.
McLeod was shelled in Calgary’s first game and while he seemed to settle in as the game progressed, Calgary isn’t good enough in front of him to prevent him from seeing a ton of rubber and I expect Albany’s offense to have a lot of success on Saturday. On the flip side, Doug Jamieson shouldn’t give up 18 goals to Calgary, but I expect the Roughnecks should be able to get to double digits and do their part in pushing this game over 22.5 at -115 on most sportsbooks.
Pick: Over 22.5
Toronto Rock at Georgia Swarm
 Toronto Moneyline/Spread | -105 / +1.5 |
 Georgia Moneyline/Spread | -125 / -1.5 |
| Total | 21.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+/TSN+ |
Odds via DraftKings
Toronto continued its rocky start to the season with another blowout loss last week, while Georgia outlasted San Diego in overtime. Georgia is a slight favorite, but I think they’ll be able to win by a decent margin against a depleted Rock team.
Brad Kri was activated this week, but defender Chris Corbeil takes his place and joins Challen Rogers, TD Ierlan, Tom Schreiber and Latrell Harris on IR. That’s far too many key pieces to be missing against a talented Georgia team. Georgia loves to get out and run in transition and Toronto has consistently been allowing fast break chances. Given the injuries and matchup, this is another good spot to fade Toronto.
Bet Georgia -1.5 at +114 on DraftKings.
Pick: Georgia Swarm -1.5
Halifax Thunderbirds at Saskatchewan Rush
 Halifax Moneyline/Spread | -115 / -1.5 |
 Saskatchewan Moneyline/Spread | -105 / +1.5 |
| Total | 24.5 |
| Time | Saturday · 9 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+/TSN+ |
Odds via FanDuel
The Halifax Thunderbirds have historically owned the Saskatchewan Rush during the past few seasons, but I think that could change on Saturday night. The Rush offense features some new additions, including former Halifax forward Austin Shanks. Halifax got worse on the defensive end this offseason and struggled against a competent Calgary offense last week.
The Rush defense also held Albany in check in Week 1 and should be able to limit the Thunderbirds in this game. Shanks and Ryan Benesch left Halifax this offseason and the Thunderbirds will also be without forward Cody Jamieson on Saturday due to a personal matter. Unlike last year, Saskatchewan has Jake Naso to contend with Jake Withers at the faceoff and is all around much better than since these teams last met. Bet Rush ML at -105 on FanDuel.
Pick: Saskatchewan Rush ML
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