Lacrosse may be a relatively new addition to most bookmakers’ range of sports, but there are plenty of lacrosse betting opportunities to take advantage of.
Believe it or not, lacrosse is the oldest organized sport in North America. If you want to wager on the historic sport, why not begin by exploring our guide to betting on lacrosse?
Types of Lacrosse Bets
Not only can you bet on lacrosse matches, but you can also bet on tournament winners, player awards, props and even in-play markets. Be sure to keep reading to learn about the most popular types of lacrosse bets.
Betting on Lacrosse Matches
The most popular option when it comes to betting on lacrosse matches is wagering on the winning team. However, you can make use of many other markets, including correct score, spreads and totals.
Lacrosse Futures
Futures are great for those who enjoy placing long-term wagers. Also known as outrights, these bets allow you to predict the outright winner of an event or the recipient of an award. For example, you could back Team A to win the tournament, or you might back Player B to be named MVP.
Live Lacrosse Betting
Granted, live lacrosse betting markets can be hard to find, but they do exist. The leading lacrosse sportsbooks enable you to place in-play wagers on lacrosse matches, meaning you can predict the scorer of the next goal and other similar occurrences.
Lacrosse Props Betting
Like in-play markets, lacrosse props can be hard to come by, but you could stumble upon them if you know where to look. Prop bets allow you to wager on unique and obscure aspects of lacrosse, such as how many goals a team or player will score in a match or event.
Biggest Lacrosse Events to Bet On
There are lots of different lacrosse events around the world, from domestic leagues to international tournaments. In this section of our lacrosse betting guide, we take a closer look at the most popular lacrosse events out there.
World Lacrosse Men’s Championship
The World Lacrosse Men’s Championship is a quadrennial international tournament that brings together the leading nations in the sport. Founded in 1967, the United States has won 10 of the 13 titles, while Canada has claimed the other three.
Premier League Lacrosse (PLL)
Launched in 2018, Premier League Lacrosse (PLL) is a professional division based in the United States and Canada, comprising eight teams. PPL is shown on ESPN and has become hugely popular in recent times, making one of the most exciting lacrosse events to bet on.
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is a professional box lacrosse league based in North America. Inaugurated in 1987, the NLL has 15 teams – 10 in the US and five in Canada. Thanks to the number of participating teams, the NLL serves up plenty of betting opportunities.