By Nick Savage
Duke 10-1 (+450)
Duke has been on a hot streak this season, moving from fourth to first in the rankings. With an impressive record of 10-1 and a total of 478 points, Duke has proven to be a strong force in the league. In a highly anticipated match this past weekend, Duke managed to beat No. 1 ranked Virginia with a score of 16-14. Looking ahead, Duke will take on Notre Dame in what is expected to be another thrilling game. With odds of +450 to win the national championship, Duke remains a top contender and will no doubt be looking to continue its winning streak in the coming weeks. Fans of the sport will surely be eager to see how Duke performs in its upcoming games as it continues to make its case for the national title.
Notre Dame 7-1 (+350)
The Fighting Irish had an impressive season so far, moving up to the No. 2 spot in the country. With a record of 7-1 and a total of 452 points, Notre Dame has proven itself to be a formidable opponent. This past weekend, Notre Dame showcased its skills with a dominant victory over Syracuse, winning 20-12. Next up, the Fighting Irish are set to face off against the current No. 1 ranked team, Duke, in a highly anticipated game. Despite the tough competition, Notre Dame’s odds of winning the national championship stand at +350, a testament to the team’s talent and potential.
Virginia 7-2 (+350)
Virginia has had a challenging few weeks, going from being the No. 1 team in the country to falling to third after losing to Duke this past weekend. Virginia has a 7-2 record and 430 total points so far, and while its recent loss was certainly disappointing, the team has a chance to redeem itself in the upcoming game against North Carolina. The odds for Virginia to win the national championship are still strong at +350 and the team will undoubtedly be working hard to climb back up the rankings in the coming weeks. With the lacrosse season in full swing, there’s still plenty of time for Virginia to make a comeback and prove that it’s a top contender for the national title.
Cornell 7-1 (+1000)
Cornell had a strong performance this weekend, defeating Dartmouth 22-11 and improving its record to 7-1. With a total of 416 points so far, Cornell is currently ranked fourth in the country and will face Harvard in its next game as it continues its push toward the national championship. Despite being among the top teams in the country, the odds for Cornell to win the national championship are currently listed at +1000, indicating it’s not considered a favorite to take home the title. However, with several games still left in the season, there is still plenty of time for Cornell to make a run and prove the oddsmakers wrong.
Maryland 6-3 (+550)
Maryland suffered a setback this weekend, losing to Penn State with a score of 13-10. This defeat caused Maryland to drop to No. 5 in the country. Maryland’s current record stands at 6-3, with a total of 362 points. The next game will be against Ohio State and Maryland will be looking to bounce back from the recent loss. Despite the setback, Maryland still has a solid chance of winning the national championship, with odds currently set at +550. The team will need to regroup and focus on its upcoming games in order to make a strong push toward the end of the season.
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