The College World Series (CWS) is heating up as teams compete for a chance to advance to the championship game. On June 20th, TCU and Oral Roberts will face off in an elimination game, with the winner moving on to the next round and the loser being eliminated from the tournament. As fans eagerly await the matchup, let’s take a closer look at the latest predictions, picks, and odds for this exciting game.
TCU comes into the game with a record of 41-18 and is ranked 12th in the nation. The team has had a strong showing in the CWS so far, winning their first game against Liberty before falling to Mississippi State in their second matchup. TCU’s offense has been led by outfielder Elijah Nunez, who has a batting average of .328 and 10 home runs on the season. On the pitching side, TCU will likely turn to starter Johnny Ray, who has a 3.71 ERA and 71 strikeouts on the season.
Oral Roberts, on the other hand, comes into the game with a record of 45-16 and is ranked 25th in the nation. The team has also had a solid showing in the CWS, winning their first game against Florida before falling to Texas Tech in their second matchup. Oral Roberts’ offense has been led by catcher Anthony Martinez, who has a batting average of .337 and 13 home runs on the season. On the pitching side, Oral Roberts will likely turn to starter Isaac Coffey, who has a 3.14 ERA and 87 strikeouts on the season.
So, who is favored to win this matchup? According to the latest odds from sportsbooks, TCU is currently favored to win with a -170 moneyline. This means that if you bet $170 on TCU to win and they do, you would receive a payout of $100. Oral Roberts, on the other hand, has a +145 moneyline, meaning that if you bet $100 on them to win and they do, you would receive a payout of $145.
As for predictions and picks, many experts are split on who will come out on top in this matchup. Some believe that TCU’s strong pitching and offense will give them the edge, while others think that Oral Roberts’ hot streak in the tournament will continue. Ultimately, it will come down to which team can execute on both sides of the ball and make the most of their opportunities.
No matter who comes out on top in this matchup, fans can expect an exciting and intense game as both teams fight to stay alive in the CWS. So grab some popcorn and tune in on June 20th to see who will advance to the next round.
