Best Bets For NCAA Baseball Super Regionals This Weekend
If the NCAA regional baseball matchups were any indication, the super regionals this weekend could be a blast, literally.
Across the country, several high-scoring games marked the regional contests among 64 NCAA Division I teams. Regional play ended Monday.
With the regional games over, the number of teams vying for the national title is down to 16.
Those 16 teams are paired up this weekend at eight super regional sites. The pairings are being played in a best-of-three format, creating a weekend of fan excitement and sports betting opportunities.
The winners will advance to the College World Series, beginning June 17 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
Super Regional Matchups
Here are the eight super regionals, provided by ncaa.com:
Friday Game 1 (all times Eastern)
No. 9 Texas (45-19) at No. 8 East Carolina (45-19), noon, ESPN2
Oklahoma (40-21) at No. 4 Virginia Tech (44-12), 3 p.m., ESPN2
Notre Dame (38-14) at No. 1 Tennessee (56-7), 6 p.m., ESPN2
No. 12 Louisville (42-19-1) at No. 5 Texas A&M (40-18), 8:30 p.m., ESPNU
Saturday Game 1
Arkansas (41-19) at No. 10 North Carolina (42-20), 11 a.m., ESPN
Ole Miss (35-22) at No. 11 Southern Mississippi (47-17), 4 p.m., ESPNU
UConn (49-14) at No. 2 Stanford (45-15), 10:30 p.m., ESPNU
No. 14 Auburn (40-19) at No. 3 Oregon State (47-16), 10:30 p.m., ESPN2
Saturday Game 2
No. 9 Texas (45-19) at No. 8 East Carolina (45-19), noon, ESPN2
Oklahoma (40-21) at No. 4 Virginia Tech (44-12), noon., ESPNU
Notre Dame (38-14) at No. 1 Tennessee (56-7), 2 p.m., ESPN
No. 12 Louisville (42-19-1) at No. 5 Texas A&M (40-18), 3 p.m., ESPN2
Sunday Game 2
Arkansas (41-19) at No. 10 North Carolina (42-20), 1 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2
Ole Miss (35-22) at No. 11 Southern Mississippi (47-17), 4 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU
UConn (49-14) at No. 2 Stanford (45-15), 7 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU
No. 14 Auburn (40-19) at No. 3 Oregon State (47-16), 10 p.m., ESPN2
Sunday and Monday Game 3, TBA
Odds To Win College World Series
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, these eight teams are the favorites to compete for the NCAA crown in Omaha.
Tennessee +180
Stanford + 500
Oregon State +700
Virginia Tech +800
Texas +1000
North Carolina +2000
Louisville +2500
Texas A&M +2500
Expert Analysis
Bryant Adams, co-host of the NCAA baseball podcast “Caught Looking,” said he expects the following teams to advance to Omaha: Tennessee, Texas, Louisville, Oklahoma, Stanford, Arkansas, Ole Miss and Oregon State.
Adams told Gambling.com the Tennessee-Notre Dame pairing at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville is expected “to be one of the most entertaining series of super regional weekend.”
“Lindsey Nelson stadium is not a big ballpark, and the baseball is known to fly out of the place with regularity, and this weekend should be no different,” Adams said. “If you enjoy watching home runs, this is going to be the must watch series for you, with Tennessee likely advancing.”
Another intriguing matchup will be the one between Virginia Tech and Oklahoma at the Hokies’ ballpark in Blacksburg, Virginia, Adams said.
“Virginia Tech is the second best offense in the country behind only the Tennessee Volunteers,” he said. “The Hokies have seven batters with more than 10 home runs and four players with double-digit stolen bases.”
However, Virginia Tech lacks “a proven third game starter,” which could be a problem against the red-hot Sooners.
Adams predicted Oklahoma’s pitching and consistent play will win out “over the higher-ranked and more potent offense of Virginia Tech.”
Complete Schedule
Here is the schedule for the upcoming games, provided by ncaa.com:
Super regionals: Friday, June 10, through Sunday, June 12, or Saturday, June 11, through Monday, June 13
First day of CWS games: Friday, June 17
CWS Finals: Start Saturday, June 25 (best of 3)
Final championship game: Monday, June 27
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