The National Lacrosse League resumes on Sunday, January 7th as Saskatchewan Rush travel to the current NLL Champions Georgia Swarm. Saskatchewan Rush are unbeaten this season and will be looking to make it 3-0 with a win over a team that has only won one of their three games this season. So what are Saskatchewan Rush vs Georgia Swarm Betting Tips?
Saskatchewan start this National Lacrosse League game sitting in second place in the Western Division. A win here will take them to 3-0 and level with Colorado. Their season began with a trip to Toronto Rock and a 17-9 win. Rush were on top right from the start scoring a goal inside the first few minutes of the game. They outscored the home side in every quarter of the game as the home side wasted plenty of chances.
That impressive start to the NLL season was followed up by a dominant record-breaking 24-11 home win over the New England Black Wolves. The score was 3-3 early on in the second quarter but then Saskatchewan just ran away with the game and it’s one that will go down in Saskatchewan Rush history.
The third quarter saw them score a club record nine goals. Star of the night was Mark Matthews who scored six goals and seven assists as he set a new Rush record points total for his team. The 24 goals scored equalled their record score and it was their largest ever margin of victory in a regular season. All of which gives them a lot to follow up on in this game against Georgia Swarm.
Swarm will have to not just cope with the power of Matthews but Ben McIntosh, who scored five goals and four assists against New England and Robert Church who hit two goals and an impressive eight assists.
Speaking after that record win, Matthews said, “We just were able to get some really good looks and as an offence when you get that kind of open shots, you’re going to get some goals.” Just whether that happens in this match remains to be seen but it’s unlikely that record is going to be equalled this time around.
Saskatchewan Rush vs Georgia Swarm
1. Georgia Swarm Predictions
Georgia Swarm are the defending NLL Champions and in the past, were based in Minnesota. That title win came in just their second season under their new name. They comfortably won the Eastern Division in the regular season and then went on to beat Saskatchewan two games to nil in the play-off finals to win their first ever Champions Cup. It was a tight final with the Swarm winning the decisive game 15-14 after over time.
Their season started with a 13-11 defeat at New England Black Wolves. Next up was a trip to Colorado Mammoth and again Georgia lost, this time going down 14-11. Swarm struggled all night to get past the Mammoth’ goaltender, Mike Poulin who faced 22 shots on goal but conceded just five times. They did have the lead on a few occasions, but the home side battled back to take the win and leave Swarm 0-2 for the season.
A home win over Rochester Knighthawks was essential for their season and they came out 14-11 winners. The game started late due to the storms in the area with the away side having a nightmarish trip, but thankfully, it was the home side who stormed to their first win of the season. Georgia trailed 4-1 in the first quarter, but the visitors led at half-time. The second-half was a vital one for Georgia’s season and they fought back to get their first win of the season as their opponents tired. It should have been a more comfortable win though as they had a series of power plays that they failed to capitalize on.
2. Saskatchewan Rush vs Georgia Swarm Odds
So, what are Saskatchewan Rush vs Georgia Swarm Predictions?
Saskatchewan will be looking for revenge on Georgia for that loss In the Champions Cup final last year. They have made a strong start to the season and were scoring for fun in their second game of the season. Saskatchewan take on a Georgia side that haven’t been showing their 2017 title so far this season. They certainly won’t want to finish this game 1-3 but it’s Saskatchewan who are the form side at present and can be backed at 100/167 at Sportsinteraction.com to inflict a bit of revenge on the champions.
Georgia Swarm on the other hand, despite the fact that they won the league last season are backed with 161/134 after mediocre start of the season for them.
What the final result is going to be? Watch the game and find out for yourself!
Saskatchewan Rush vs Georgia Swarm Betting Tips
The National Lacrosse League resumes on Sunday, January 7th as Saskatchewan Rush travel to the current NLL Champions Georgia Swarm. Saskatchewan Rush are unbeaten this season and will be looking to make it 3-0 with a win over a team that has only won one of their three games this season. So what are Saskatchewan Rush vs Georgia Swarm Betting Tips?
Saskatchewan start this National Lacrosse League game sitting in second place in the Western Division. A win here will take them to 3-0 and level with Colorado. Their season began with a trip to Toronto Rock and a 17-9 win. Rush were on top right from the start scoring a goal inside the first few minutes of the game. They outscored the home side in every quarter of the game as the home side wasted plenty of chances.
That impressive start to the NLL season was followed up by a dominant record-breaking 24-11 home win over the New England Black Wolves. The score was 3-3 early on in the second quarter but then Saskatchewan just ran away with the game and it’s one that will go down in Saskatchewan Rush history.
The third quarter saw them score a club record nine goals. Star of the night was Mark Matthews who scored six goals and seven assists as he set a new Rush record points total for his team. The 24 goals scored equalled their record score and it was their largest ever margin of victory in a regular season. All of which gives them a lot to follow up on in this game against Georgia Swarm.
Swarm will have to not just cope with the power of Matthews but Ben McIntosh, who scored five goals and four assists against New England and Robert Church who hit two goals and an impressive eight assists.
Speaking after that record win, Matthews said, “We just were able to get some really good looks and as an offence when you get that kind of open shots, you’re going to get some goals.” Just whether that happens in this match remains to be seen but it’s unlikely that record is going to be equalled this time around.
Saskatchewan Rush vs Georgia Swarm
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1. Georgia Swarm Predictions
Georgia Swarm are the defending NLL Champions and in the past, were based in Minnesota. That title win came in just their second season under their new name. They comfortably won the Eastern Division in the regular season and then went on to beat Saskatchewan two games to nil in the play-off finals to win their first ever Champions Cup. It was a tight final with the Swarm winning the decisive game 15-14 after over time.
Their season started with a 13-11 defeat at New England Black Wolves. Next up was a trip to Colorado Mammoth and again Georgia lost, this time going down 14-11. Swarm struggled all night to get past the Mammoth’ goaltender, Mike Poulin who faced 22 shots on goal but conceded just five times. They did have the lead on a few occasions, but the home side battled back to take the win and leave Swarm 0-2 for the season.
A home win over Rochester Knighthawks was essential for their season and they came out 14-11 winners. The game started late due to the storms in the area with the away side having a nightmarish trip, but thankfully, it was the home side who stormed to their first win of the season. Georgia trailed 4-1 in the first quarter, but the visitors led at half-time. The second-half was a vital one for Georgia’s season and they fought back to get their first win of the season as their opponents tired. It should have been a more comfortable win though as they had a series of power plays that they failed to capitalize on.
2. Saskatchewan Rush vs Georgia Swarm Odds
So, what are Saskatchewan Rush vs Georgia Swarm Predictions?
Saskatchewan will be looking for revenge on Georgia for that loss In the Champions Cup final last year. They have made a strong start to the season and were scoring for fun in their second game of the season. Saskatchewan take on a Georgia side that haven’t been showing their 2017 title so far this season. They certainly won’t want to finish this game 1-3 but it’s Saskatchewan who are the form side at present and can be backed at 100/167 at Sportsinteraction.com to inflict a bit of revenge on the champions.
Georgia Swarm on the other hand, despite the fact that they won the league last season are backed with 161/134 after mediocre start of the season for them.
What the final result is going to be? Watch the game and find out for yourself!