The 2025 Premier Lacrosse League season is finally here! We kick off with a doubleheader on Friday night and I have several betting angles for both games. Let’s take a look at the side, game props and player props I’m betting to start the 2025 PLL season.
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.
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Boston Cannons at Philadelphia Waterdogs
 Boston Moneyline/Spread | -145 / -1.5 |
 Philadelphia Moneyline/Spread | +120 / +1.5 |
| Total | 23.5 |
| Time | Friday · 6 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via BetMGM
The Boston Cannons and Philadelphia Waterdogs clash with a top spot in the East on the line. The Cannons have looked great through two games despite playing the top seeds in both conferences from a year ago. I expect Boston to be near the top all season, but like the value on Philly on Friday night.
The Waterdogs may have only won two games last season, but anyone who watched them play could tell they were much better than their record. Their defense looked good in Week 1 and the final score was not indicative of how dominant Philly played for most of the game. I also love how the offense looked against a Maryland team that typically plays very sound defense. Even with Jack Kielty back in the lineup for Boston, Philly’s offense matches up well against the Cannons and has the ability to attack them much like Atlas did in Week 1. Trust Philly to get the outright win and bet Philadelphia Waterdogs Moneyline at +120 on BetMGM or +110 at other sportsbooks.
I’m also betting a few player props as well.
Boston lacks a defender who can match Michael Sowers’ quickness and it will most likely be Bryce Young on the shifty attackman. Young has had little success guarding Sowers both as a member of the Whipsnakes and Cannons. Even if Sowers draws Kielty, I’m expecting him to feast both as a passer and scorer. Sowers has scored a hat trick against Boston in four straight games and has recorded five points or more in all of those games as well. He’s also gone over 3.5 points in 12 of his last 24 games and over 1.5 goals in 14 of his last 24 games. Expect another big day from the Philly native and bet Michael Sowers Over 3.5 Points (-128) and Over 1.5 Goals (-102) on FanDuel.
I’m also betting Colin Kirst Under 14.5 Saves at -120 on DraftKings. We cashed the over on Kirst’s saves prop last week, but I think it’s a bit high against this Waterdogs offense that shot 40%, but just on 36 shots in Week 2. Philly does a great job working for high-quality chances around the crease. So, while the save opportunities could be there for Kirst, he could have a tough time making 15 saves.
As for other Waterdogs, I’m also targeting Sowers’ other two linemates. Kieran McArdle had a big game last week as well, but instead of betting his goals or points prop, I’m eyeing his shots on goal prop. McArdle has had five or more shots on goal in nine of his last 11 games and 16 of his last 24 games if you go back to the 2023 season. He’s also had five or more SOG in his last four games against Boston. Bet Kieran McArdle Over 4.5 Shots On Goal at -125 on DraftKings.
We had to wait until the second quarter for Jake Taylor to score his first career PLL goal, but I’m betting he’ll score another goal earlier this game. We’re once again betting a 0.5 unit on Jake Taylor first quarter goal scorer at +182 this week on FanDuel. I already laid out why I expect Sowers to have a big game and I expect Taylor to be on the receiving end of a few of Sowers’ assists on Friday night.
Picks: Philadelphia Waterdogs ML, Michael Sowers Over 3.5 Points & Over 1.5 Goals, Colin Kirst Under 14.5 Saves, Kieran McArdle Over 4.5 SOG, Jake Taylor 1Q Goal Scorer (0.5 unit)
Utah Archers vs. California Redwoods
 Utah Moneyline/Spread | -135 / -1.5 |
 California Moneyline/Spread | +105 / +1.5 |
| Total | 23.5 |
| Time | Friday · 8:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
Odds via Caesars
You can consider me not on the California Redwoods hype train right now. Do they look better than last year? Definitely. Yet, they played a Denver Outlaws team that has underperformed through two games and a Carolina Chaos team that went through a similar rebuild and was on short rest. On Friday, they’ll face the defending champs and arguably the best defense in the PLL—and one that this Redwoods defense has struggled against.
So far, the Archers offense hasn’t been as lethal as in years past, but they’ll face a Redwoods defense that they dropped 15 and 13 goals on last year. While Chayse Ierlan is the new starter for California, I’m not entirely convinced that he’s an upgrade over Jack Kelly. I expect this Utah offense to get back on track and the defense to stifle California for the first time this season. Bet Utah Archers -1.5 at +110 on Caesars.
Considering this Utah defense, I also recommend betting Dylan Molloy Under 4.5 Shots On Goal at -110 on DraftKings. I expect Graeme Hossack to draw the Molloy matchup. Hossack can match Molloy’s physicality, which should lead to Molloy operating more as a facilitator off the dodge than a goal scorer. I think Molloy stays under his goals and points props as well, but his shots on goal prop is the best way to bet this player matchup.
As for the Archers, I’m anticipating strong outings for Matt Moore and Mac O’Keefe.
Moore had three goals against this California defense last season and took a season-high nine shots, with six on goal. Despite both teams losing, Denver and Carolina were able to generate most of their production from their attack against this California defense. I expect Moore to factor heavily in this game and like his odds to score in the opening period. Bet a half unit on Matt Moore 1st Quarter Goal Scorer at +175 on DraftKings.
As for O’Keefe, I’m taking a flyer on him to score a two-point goal on Friday night. I like this bet mostly for O’Keefe’s range, but the opposing goalie also plays a factor. Chayse Ierlan has allowed three two-point goals in just two games this season and let in a pair in just one half of a game last year. I think O’Keefe is the likeliest candidate to score a two-point goal and recommend betting a 0.2 unit on Mac O’Keefe Over 0.5 Two-Point Goal at +470 on FanDuel.
Picks: Utah Archers -1.5, Dylan Molloy Under 4.5 SOG, Matt Moore 1Q Goal Scorer (0.5 unit), Mac O’Keefe Over 0.5 Two-Point Goal (0.2 unit)
Bonus Bets
If you like Philly and Utah to win outright, as I do, then there’s a boosted parlay on Caesars calling our name. I almost never bet boosted parlays, but since I’m already on both teams, let’s also bet a 0.25 unit on a parlay of both Waterdogs Moneyline and Archers Moneyline at the boosted odds of +280 on Caesars.
As for some futures, I like the value on a few season-long bets. The Waterdogs are currently undefeated and a win over Boston would put them neck-and-neck in the race for the top seed in the East. Even though it’s still very early, I think a bet on the Waterdogs to earn the #1 Seed in the East at +250 on bet365, DraftKings and FanDuel is worth a bet.
Additionally, while California’s playoff hopes are off to a great start, I think they still end up on the bubble towards the end of the season and +775 on BetMGM is a nice price to bet Redwoods to Miss the Playoffs. We’ll need Denver and Carolina to play better for this to cash, but it’s worth a 0.2 unit this early in the season.
2025 PLL Season Best Bets: 12-14 for +1.065 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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