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Author: Anthony Vlahovic
Last Updated: 03 June, 2025
2025 College World Series Odds
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 has remained the case. The Tennessee Volunteers broke through and won it all in 2024, and while they are headed to another super-regional, they sit behind the likes of Arkansas and LSU on the odds board.
Now that the 2025 season is about to enter super-regionals, we will keep college baseball bettors up to date on all odds movements for the College World Series odds throughout the remainder of the tournament.
2025 College World Series Winner - Best Odds
Team | Opening Odds | Current Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
LSU Tigers | +1200 | +330 (DraftKings) |
Arkansas Razorbacks | +1100 | +400 (Bet365*) |
Tennessee Volunteers | +750 | +600 (BetMGM*) |
North Carolina Tar Heels | +1800 | +700 (DraftKings*) |
Auburn Tigers | +6500 | +1000 (DraftKings*) |
Oregon State Beavers | +2400 | +1200 (FanDuel*) |
Florida State Seminoles | +2100 | +1300 (FanDuel*) |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | +5500 | +1600 (Bet365) |
UCLA Bruins | +9500 | +2000 (FanDuel) |
Duke Blue Devils | +4300 | +2600 (FanDuel) |
Louisville Cardinals | +8500 | +3000 (BetMGM) |
UTSA Roadrunners | N/A | +4000 (FanDuel) |
Arizona Wildcats | +11,000 | +4000 (Bet365*) |
Miami Hurricanes | +11,000 | +4200 (FanDuel) |
West Virginia Mountaineers | +5500 | +8000 (BetMGM) |
Murray State Racers | N/A | +12,500 (BetMGM) |
Odds as of June 3, 2025
* = the same odds are offered by multiple sportsbooks.
2025 College World Series Winner Odds - Top 10 Contenders
Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
LSU Tigers | +310 | +325 | +320 | +330 |
Arkansas Razorbacks | +400 | +400 | +375 | +380 |
Tennessee Volunteers | +600 | +550 | +600 | +500 |
North Carolina Tar Heels | +700 | +700 | +600 | +700 |
Auburn Tigers | +1000 | +1000 | +1000 | +1000 |
Oregon State Beavers | +1200 | +1200 | +1200 | +1100 |
Florida State Seminoles | +1300 | +1200 | +1000 | +1200 |
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | +1500 | +1600 | +1500 | +1500 |
UCLA Bruins | +2000 | +1800 | +1800 | +1700 |
Duke Blue Devils | +2600 | +2200 | +2500 | +2000 |
*Odds as of June 3, 2025
Current Favorites
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, and with that group, LSU went 43-14 on the year. Despite dropping one game in their regional to Little Rock, they were still able to book a ticket to the super-regionals, where they will host West Virginia. While their offense has been spotty at times, the Tigers have the edge in the series thanks to their pitching staff, which has a 4.66 xFIP and 11.60% K-9 over their last ten games, per CollegeBaseballInsiders.
Arkansas Razorbacks: The Arkansas Razorbacks attacked the transfer portal to bolster their rotation, which has paid off in a big way. Arkansas is 46-13 on the 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+. Using their offense, the Razorbacks swept their regional, setting them up for an exciting super-regional matchup against Tennessee in Fayetteville.
Tennessee Volunteers: The reigning champions of the college baseball world came into the year with another roster filled with high-end talent at the plate and on the mound. While they hit a bit of a lull during the season, the Vols still hosted a regional in which they were able to edge out Wake Forest in a winner-take-all game. The Vols will now head to Arkansas to play a Razorbacks team that beat them twice during the regular season. Tennessee is in good hands with their pitching behind Liam Doyle (2.56 xFIP), but their lineup will also be challenged since Arkansas is 4th in xFIP over the past ten games (CollegeBaseballInsiders).
Odds to Make the 2025 College World Series
Team | DraftKings |
|---|---|
Arkansas | -130 |
Tennessee | +100 |
LSU | -400 |
North Carolina | -330 |
Oregon State | -115 |
Florida State | -115 |
Auburn | -145 |
Coastal Carolina | +115 |
UCLA | -180 |
Louisville | -160 |
Miami FL | +130 |
Duke | -380 |
Murray State | +290 |
West Virginia | +300 |
Arizona | +250 |
UTSA | +145 |
*Odds as of June 3, 2025
Past Winners
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 |
Bullpen Depth or Bust: Why Middle Relief Wins the College World Series
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.
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