NCAA Baseball Playoff Forecasts, Estimations, and betting odds for June 16 College Baseball Tournament
icipating another round of nail-biting action in the College World Series, as we're heading back to Bracket 2 on Monday. The Tigers of LSU and the Razorbacks of Arkansas will face off once again, with LSU looking to secure their spot in the next round after their upset victory last time around. But can they keep their season alive against a higher seed? Let's dive into my College World Series predictions for the games on Monday, June 16.
Sizzling picks for Monday's games:
| Game | Time (ET) | Pick || --- | --- | --- || 2 p.m. | Over 10.5 (-115) || 7 p.m. | LSU -2.5 (+102) |
Breaking down the matchups:
Arkansas vs Murray State Pick:
The Razorbacks had a tough time against LSU's pitching combo, but they're up against a much weaker matchup this afternoon. Isaac Silva of Murray State struggles to find consistency, with a 9.88 ERA over his last three outings. Silva's lack of strikeouts and control could lead to Arkansas' lineup bouncing back, especially considering their top ranking in second in wRC+ and seventh in OPS this season. The Razorbacks should take advantage of Murray State's problematic bullpen, which has given up plenty of runs in the postseason.*
2 p.m.
However, Murray State's offense can't be underestimated.Ranking ninth in wRC+ and 25th in OPS, they've shown the ability to put runs on the board against even the best pitchers. They face Gage Wood, a pitcher with impressive strikeout potential, but a lower-than-expected ERA.
Over 10.5 (-115)
UCLA vs LSU Pick:
LSU has been impressing in the College World Series so far, thanks to their victories over national seeds. They have another ace in Anthony Eyanson, who boasts a 2.74 ERA and 1.14 WHIP this season, averaging 13 strikeouts per nine innings. LSU's strong performance will make things difficult for UCLA's Ian May, who sports a 4.93 ERA and has struggled at times in the postseason.
7 p.m.
May has been solid recently, but he's yet to face an LSU lineup that's ranked eighth in wRC+ and 31st in OPS. LSU's offense is known for putting up runs and could knock May around, especially with the strikeout potential Eyanson brings to the table.
LSU -2.5 (+102)
Joining the action:
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- Over 10.5 runs in the 2 p.m. game (-115)
- LSU -2.5 (+102) in the 7 p.m. game
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In the afternoon game at 2 p.m., Murray State's offense, which ranks ninth in wRC+ and 25th in OPS, could pose a challenge to LSU, despite the Razorbacks' strong performance against LSU's pitching combo.
In the evening game at 7 p.m., LSU, with their impressive offense ranked eighth in wRC+ and 31st in OPS, may pose a significant threat to UCLA, especially with their ace pitcher Anthony Eyanson's strikeout potential.
