Jun 15, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Texas A&M Aggies center fielder Travis Chestnut (4) singles in a run against the Florida Gators during the second inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
- The Texas A&M Aggies can punch their ticket to the Championship Series Wednesday night against the Florida Gators, which has become the surprise of the NCAA Tournament.
- The Gators have been hard at work already Wednesday, downing No. 2 Kentucky in dominant fashion to advance to Wednesday night’s game. The Gators need to beat Texas A&M twice to advance to the championship series.
- See the Texas A&M vs. Florida predictions and odds for June 19 at the 2024 College World Series.
Texas A&M, the nation’s No. 3 seed, is just one win away from a trip to the Championship Series for the first time in school history. The Gators are looking to make it back to the Championship series after falling to Paul Skenes and the LSU Tigers last season.
The Aggies won their first 2 games in Omaha, downing Florida 3-2 and Kentucky 5-1 on Monday to earn a day of rest. Florida, meanwhile, downed NC State on Sunday before dispatching Kentucky early Wednesday 15-4. They now have to turn around and face the No. 3 Aggies on the brink of elimination, needing a pair of wins to make it back to the Championship series.
Keep scrolling for the best odds and predictions for tonight’s matchup:
Texas A&M vs Florida Odds
| Team | Runline | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Aggies | -1.5, +120 | -115 | O 12, -125 |
| Florida Gators | +1.5, -154 | -115 | U 12, -105 |
As expected, the Aggies opened as runline favorites (+120), though the Gators +1.5 is the most popular pick at -154. Both teams sit at -115 on the moneyline.
With both these teams bringing a high octane offense to the table, the over/under has been set at 12, and the over is the fairly significant favorite to start out at -125 on DraftKings. Last matchup combined for just 5 runs between the pair.
How did the Aggies and Gators get here?
Texas A&M was supposed to be here. Florida was not.
The Gators are the only team to advance to Omaha this season as a non-national seed, but they haven’t looked anything like an underdog so far. The Gators fell to Texas A&M in their first game of the CWS but have since rattled off wins over No. 10 NC State and No. 2 Kentucky, with their win over Kentucky on Wednesday being a blowout.
And the Gators very nearly took Game 1 over the Aggies, losing 3-2 after falling behind 3-0 early.
Many online have likened the Gators to 2022 Ole Miss, which also advanced to Omaha as a non-national seed before winning the whole thing. Can the Gators overcome the Aggies’ superior offensive firepower and a bullpen that is among the best in college baseball? Perhaps more importantly, can they do it on the brink of exhaustion?
Texas A&M vs. Florida Prediction
Florida just handled Kentucky in fairly convincing fashion and has been quite the surprise this tournament, but Texas A&M is a different animal. The Aggies are the best offensive team in the SEC not named Tennessee, and they’ll have the bullpen advantage even without Florida having to play 2 games in a single day (No. 4 Team ERA in the country, No. 1 in SEC).
That’s ultimately what this comes down to. It’s a tall ask for Florida to down the No. 2 and No. 3 teams in the country in an 8-hour span.
Here’s the catch: Any sports fan would advise you to not bet against these Gators. Their offense has shifted into another gear (Jac Caglianone just set Florida’s all-time HR record) and, pardon teh cliche here, they have nothing to lose.
Jac Caglianone now STANDS ALONE as Florida’s all-time career leader in home runs.
What a couple years it’s been for one of the best college baseball has ever seen. pic.twitter.com/iY1QRvasYc
— SEC Unfiltered (@SECUnfiltered) June 19, 2024
For the reasons listed above, Florida +1.5 is a strong play for tonight’s matchup. I refuse to believe these Gators will go away quietly, and we could be in for another fun one.
TAMU vs. FLA picks: Florida +1.5 (-154), Over 12 (-125)
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Down South and contributor with SBD!
The highly anticipated matchup between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Florida Gators on June 19th is sure to be a thrilling game for college football fans. Both teams have had successful seasons so far, with the Aggies boasting a 6-1 record and the Gators sitting at 5-2.
Looking at the latest odds for this game, sportsbooks have the Aggies as slight favorites with a spread of -3. This means that if you bet on Texas A&M, they would need to win by at least 4 points in order for you to win your bet. On the other hand, if you bet on Florida, they could either win the game or lose by less than 3 points for you to win your bet.
In terms of predictions for this game, it’s expected to be a close matchup between two talented teams. Texas A&M has a strong offense led by quarterback Kellen Mond, who has thrown for over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. The Aggies also have a solid defense that has been able to shut down opposing teams.
On the other hand, the Gators have a dynamic offense led by quarterback Kyle Trask, who has thrown for over 2,100 yards and 22 touchdowns this season. Florida also has a strong defense that has been able to create turnovers and put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
Overall, this game is shaping up to be a competitive battle between two top teams in the SEC. While the odds may slightly favor Texas A&M, anything can happen in college football and it’s sure to be an exciting game to watch. Be sure to tune in on June 19th to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated matchup.
