PVL All-Filipino Finals reaches climax as Creamline, Petro Gazz face off in Game 3

Saturday night’s (April 12) 7 PM finale at Philsports Arena marks the dramatic end of the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. It’s Creamline’s legacy against Petro Gazz’s bold pursuit of their first All-Filipino crown.

And if the oddsmakers are to be believed, the Cool Smashers are slight favorites to take home their 11th title.

According to betting lines, Creamline is favored at 1.612, while Petro Gazz sits as the underdog at 2.116. The handicap sits at -3.5 in Creamline’s favor, and the over/under for total points is set at 179.5, with both options priced at 1.83—highlighting just how closely contested this series has been.

Creamline wields championship pedigree

The Cool Smashers aren’t just seasoned—they’re serial winners. Having clinched the last four conferences and owning a Grand Slam to their name, they arrive with experience, cohesion, and confidence.

Coach Sherwin Meneses will rely once again on Jema Galanza, Tots Carlos, and Bernadeth Pons to light up the scoreboard. Bea de Leon and Pangs Panaga bring steel to the net, while setter Kyle Negrito continues to anchor the offense with calm precision.

Creamline and Petro Gazz face off in a highly anticipated Game 3 at Philsports Arena. [PVL Images]

And Creamline’s crowd presence? Expect a roaring sea of pink at Philsports Arena—an X-factor that’s turned games on their head before.Petro Gazz Leans Into the Underdog Role

Petro Gazz may be the long shot on paper, but on the court, they’ve looked like true contenders. They’re the only team to beat Creamline multiple times this season and already stole Game 1 of the Finals in stunning fashion.

While the odds place them at 2.116, the Angels have consistently overperformed expectations. Brooke Van Sickle, MJ Phillips, Myla Pablo, and Jonah Sabete form a fierce offensive quartet, while the bench—stacked with seasoned names like Aiza Pontillas and Remy Palma—adds depth and versatility.

Setters Chie Saet and Djanel Cheng will be tasked with keeping Creamline’s blockers guessing through tempo changes and crafty ball distribution.

Clash of Titans: High stakes, tight lines

From a betting standpoint, the lines signal a close contest. The 1.83 odds on both sides of the 179.5 total suggest a tight, possibly extended match—echoing what fans saw in Game 1’s five-set marathon and Game 2’s roller-coaster finish.

For those looking at the handicap, Creamline will need to win by at least four points to cover the -3.5 spread—a tall order considering how evenly matched these teams have been.

One Game. One Title. One Champion.

Both teams have reasons to believe this is their moment. Creamline banks on experience and structure. Petro Gazz plays with nothing to lose and everything to gain.

The numbers favor Creamline. But on the court, it’s still anyone’s game.