By Nick Savage
Duke: 13-2
Duke men’s lacrosse is currently ranked as the top team in the country. Duke has accumulated a total of 371 points so far this season, showcasing its strength and skill on the field. In its most recent game against Merrimack, Duke won 14-2, demonstrating dominance in the sport. With the regular season now over, the team will be gearing up for the playoffs and will undoubtedly look to continue its impressive performance, and secure a spot in the national championship. The team is set to play in the NCAA Tournament First Round on May 14 at 5 p.m. ET, against either Delaware or Marist, and fans are eager to see how the Blue Devils will perform in this highly anticipated matchup.
Odds to win the national championship: +350
Virginia: 11-3
Virginia men’s lacrosse is currently ranked second in the country, with 359 total points. Virginia has had an impressive season so far and is looking forward to its upcoming match against Richmond on Saturday, May 15 at 12 p.m. ET. This game is expected to be a close match, as Richmond has been performing well with an 11-4 record and a six-game win streak. It will be interesting to see how Virginia will fare against such a formidable opponent.
Odds to win the national championship: +380
Notre Dame: 10-2
Notre Dame is currently ranked No. 3 in the country and has a solid record of 10-2. With 353 total points, the Fighting Irish are showing their strength on the field — over the weekend, they defeated North Carolina with a decisive 18-9 win. Notre Dame is now gearing up for its next matchup against Utah on Saturday, May 13 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Utah has an impressive record of 12-4 and is currently on an 11-game win streak, so it will surely be a challenging game for Notre Dame. However, with their strong performance this season, the Fighting Irish are sure to bring their A-game and compete at the highest level.
Odds to win the national championship: +350
Georgetown: 12-3
Georgetown has been having a strong season, with a record of 12-3, and is currently ranked fourth in the country with 300 total points. Over the weekend, Georgetown had an impressive 14-5 win against Denver, adding another victory to its already successful season. Next up, the team plans to face Yale on Saturday, May 13 at 5:00 p.m. ET. However, Georgetown will need to stay focused as Yale will be a challenging opponent. On the other hand, Yale has a record of 9-5 and recently had their six-game winning streak snapped by a loss to Princeton. It remains to be seen how Georgetown will fare in its upcoming matchup, but its strong performance this season thus far has certainly made it a team to watch.
Odds to win the national championship: +1000
Maryland: 10-5
Maryland men’s lacrosse team sits in fifth place in the country with a record of 10-5 and 290 total points. Unfortunately, Maryland suffered a tough loss over the weekend against Michigan with a score of 14-5. However, the team is looking ahead to its upcoming matchup against Army on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Army has a strong record of 12-3 and is coming off of a notable win against Loyola with a score of 10-8. Maryland will need to regroup and come out strong if it hopes to secure a victory against this tough opponent.
Odds to win the national championship: +900
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