LSU vs Arkansas Forecast, Selection, Baseball Odds for Saturday, 14th June
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Ready for some NCAA baseball action? The LSU Tigers take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in a nail-biting clash to close out the initial round of the 2025 Men's College World Series. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. ET, live on ESPN.
The Arkansas Razorbacks are pegged as the favorites, with odds of -120 on the moneyline. The over/under for total runs stands at 9, while the run line sits at Arkansas -1.5 (+154). Let's dive into our LSU vs. Arkansas analysis and NCAA baseball picks for this thrilling face-off on Saturday, June 14.
LSU vs. Razorbacks Prediction
- Our Pick:
Our best bet for this Arkansas vs. LSU showdown is to ride on the Razorbacks' moneyline, with the best current odds available at DraftKings.
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Current Odds and Info
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| LSU Odds ||---------------|| Run Line | Total | Moneyline || 1.5-200 | 9-120o / -110u | -110 |
Moneyline
| Arkansas Odds ||---------------|| Run Line | Total | Moneyline || -1.5+154 | 9-120o / -110u | -120 |
Get the latest NCAAB odds at DraftKings[1] — LSU vs Arkansas Moneyline: LSU -110 · Arkansas -120* LSU vs Arkansas Over/Under: 9 Total Runs* LSU vs Arkansas Run Line: Arkansas -1.5 (+154) · LSU +1.5 (-200)
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Analysis and Picks
9-120o / -110u
It's a damn shame these SEC titans wound up on the same side of the bracket, but it's a sweet treat that they face off in the opening round. Both squads will bring their A game to the table, with their aces toeing the rubber.
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This will be Round 2 between LSU's Kade Anderson and Arkansas' Zach Root. In their previous encounter in May, these two combatants traded blows in Baton Rouge, with Arkansas leading 3-2 when both pitchers were pulled in the seventh. That game turned out to be a classic, as the Tigers emerged triumphant in extra innings. This rematch has all the makings of a repeat.
In their initial battle, Arkansas managed to score three runs on seven hits against Anderson, but they also struck out an eye-popping 10 times. If they can cut down on the whiffs, expect the Razorbacks to get to Anderson again. Arkansas has devastated left-handed pitching this season, ranking fourth in wRC+ and OPS against lefties.
On the flip side, LSU's numbers tell a different tale. They've inflicted significantly more damage against righties while also boasting a higher strikeout rate against left-handed pitching.
These splits suggest favorable conditions for Root, who's been on fire during the postseason. Root delivered six shutout innings of three-hit ball against Creighton and then followed it up with seven innings against Tennessee, allowing just a single solo homer.
The bullpens that will follow these frontline hurlers will likely decide the outcome of this match. The Arkansas bullpen boasts depth and length that outshine most other teams. As a unit, the Razorbacks ranked fourth in ERA and WHIP while ranking second in SIERA. In addition, they've showed the best xFIP in the country over their last 10 games.
Run Line
Back the Razorbacks to come out on top in this matchup, taking the first step towards a possible national championship win.
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Our Pick: Arkansas moneyline[2]
Moneyline
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[1] DraftKings NCAAB odds: https://www.draftkings.com/sportsbook/bets/college-baseball/lsu-vs-arkansas-spread
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[2] LSU vs. Arkansas Pick: Arkansas moneyline
9-120o / -110u
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[4] Point Spread (Run Line): Among other sportsbooks, the run line for LSU vs. Arkansas varies slightly, with LSU +1.5 (-185) and Arkansas -1.5 (+150) as the most common options.
[5] Tournament odds: Arkansas has the best odds to win the championship, currently pegged at +195, while LSU follows closely at +230. These odds reflect a competitive race for the title between both teams.
The Arkansas Razorbacks' dominant performance against left-handed pitching, including a fourth-ranked wRC+ and OPS, may give them an edge in their rematch against LSU's Kade Anderson, who allowed seven hits and struck out ten times against them in their previous encounter. Additionally, the Arkansas bullpen's strong ERA, WHIP, and xFIP further support their favorable odds for this matchup.
Given the Arkansas Razorbacks' domestic championship odds of +195, their moneyline is worth considering, as they attempt to take the first step towards potential victory in the Men's College World Series.
