Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire
Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 27 May, 2025
One of the most underrated and exciting sporting events is the College World Series, and with the amount of talent around the country this season, that should remain the case. The Tennessee Volunteers broke through and won it all in 2024, and while they are still the 14th national seed this season, there are quite a few other teams who look ready to steal their crown.
Now that the 2025 season is about to enter regionals, we will keep college baseball bettors up to date on all odds movements for the College World Series odds throughout the season.
Team | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
---|---|---|
Arkansas Razorbacks | +1100 | +500 (BetMGM*) |
LSU Tigers | +1200 | +600 (DraftKings) |
Vanderbilt Commodores | +2900 | +1000 (BetMGM*) |
Texas Longhorns | +2600 | +1700 (DraftKings*) |
North Carolina Tar Heels | +1800 | +1100 (Bet365) |
Tennessee Volunteers | +750 | +1200 (FanDuel*) |
Georgia Bulldogs | +3100 | +1400 (Bet365*) |
Auburn Tigers | +6500 | +2500 (Bet365) |
Oregon Ducks | +8000 | +2500 (Bet365) |
Florida State Seminoles | +2100 | +3000 (DraftKings) |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | +5500 | +4000 (BetMGM) |
Oregon State Beavers | +2400 | +4000 (FanDuel*) |
Clemson Tigers | +3100 | +4000 (DraftKings) |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | +11,000 | +4500 (DraftKings) |
Florida Gators | +1600 | +4000 (BetMGM*) |
Dallas Baptist Patriots | +7500 | +5000 (Bet365) |
TCU Horned Frogs | +2100 | +4000 (Bet365*) |
Ole Miss Rebels | +4500 | +4000 (Bet365*) |
Odds as of May 27, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
Team | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas Razorbacks | +470 | +450 | +500 | +500 |
LSU Tigers | +600 | +475 | +500 | +600 |
Vanderbilt Commodores | +650 | +650 | +1000 | +1000 |
Texas Longhorns | +1000 | +1000 | +1700 | +1700 |
North Carolina Tar Heels | +1000 | +1100 | +900 | +950 |
Tennessee Volunteers | +1200 | +1200 | +900 | +900 |
Georgia Bulldogs | +1200 | +1400 | +1400 | +1000 |
Auburn Tigers | +1900 | +2500 | +1700 | +1600 |
Oregon Ducks | +2100 | +2500 | +2000 | +1800 |
Florida State Seminoles | +2900 | +2500 | +3000 | +3000 |
*Odds as of May 27, 2025
Arkansas Razorbacks: The Arkansas Razorbacks attacked the transfer portal to bolster their rotation, which has paid off in a big way. Arkansas went 43-13 this season, which earned them the #3 national seed. A big reason for their success was their pitching staff, which is ranked inside the top five in WHIP, xFIP, SIERA, and xERA. Not to mention, their offense is also fifth in the country in wRC+. All things considered, the Razorbacks drew a favorable field for their regional, as they'll open with a game against North Dakota State.
LSU Tigers: While the Tigers could not repeat as champions in 2024, they entered this season with another loaded roster. LSU went into the transfer portal to grab infielder Daniel Dickerson and Anthony Eyanson, the team's Saturday starter. The Tigers also feature a mix of highly touted freshmen and returning stars, including Steven Milam, Jared Jones, Kade Anderson, Michael Braswell, and Chase Shores. With that group, LSU is 43-14 on the year and will be the 6th national seed in the regionals.
Vanderbilt Commodores: Winning the College World Series is the greatest accomplishment in college baseball, and the second is winning the SEC Tournament, which Vanderbilt did this season. After becoming tournament champions, the Commodores earned the #1 overall seed and will be playing in a regional with Louisville, ETSU, and Wright State.
Team | DraftKings |
---|---|
Arkansas | -160 |
Tennessee | +165 |
LSU | -115 |
Georgia | +105 |
North Carolina | -110 |
Oregon State | +250 |
Vanderbilt | +120 |
Florida State | +265 |
Georgia Tech | +425 |
Florida | +300 |
Clemson | +400 |
Auburn | +135 |
Oregon | +170 |
Coastal Carolina | +250 |
UCLA | +265 |
TCU | +275 |
Dallas Baptist | +310 |
Ole Miss | +380 |
Southern Mississippi | +425 |
*Odds as of May 27, 2025
Season | Team (opening odds) | Opening odds | Postseason odds |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | Tennessee Volunteers | +2000 | +290 |
2023 | LSU Tigers | +500 | +360 |
2022 | Ole Miss Rebels | +2500 | +650 |
2021 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | N/A | +1000 |
2020 | Season Cancelled | - | - |
2019 | Vanderbilt Commodores | N/A | +300 |
2018 | Oregon State Beavers | N/A | +1000 |
2017 | Florida Gators | N/A | +800 |
2016 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | +5500 | +2500 |
2015 | Virginia Cavaliers | N/A | +1000 |
2014 | Vanderbilt Commodores | N/A | +450 |
Every team that makes the College World Series is loaded with talent. Because of this, bettors need a way to separate the true contenders from the teams that relied on that sheer talent all season. One of the best ways to do that is by looking at each team’s bullpen depth and versatility. Between the tight schedule, high-leverage situations, and double elimination format, teams can’t just rely on two solid starters and a closer; they also need a few reliable middle relievers to survive the gauntlet that is Omaha.
College coaches need to constantly adjust their pitching strategy, and having bullpens that can minimize damage during the middle innings or keep the team afloat if a starter struggles makes the coach's job a lot easier. The sharp bettors can identify these teams over the course of the season, allowing them to get the best number possible in the futures market.
Some good examples of champions with deep bullpens include Tennessee in 2024, Ole Miss in 2022, and Oregon State in 2018. Each team had relievers who could handle pressure, work multiple innings if needed, and most importantly, throw strikes consistently. In a sport where offensive numbers tend to dictate much of the market, identifying teams that can attack these lineups in Omaha may help secure value.