NCAA Baseball Picks, Predictions: Collin Wilson’s Projections for Game 1 of College World Series Finals
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College World Series Projections · Saturday, June 22
OMAHA, Neb. — Welcome to Collin Wilson’s daily notebook for the 2024 College World Series. Only two teams remain, as Texas A&M takes on Tennessee for the 2024 college baseball national title.
Projections will change as starters and bullpens are depleted. Because of those ever-changing variables, he will also have updated projections and stats when pitchers are confirmed here.
This article will update with new matchups every day, so bookmark and check back here daily for updated projections, along with any player or weather notables.
Editor's Note: These projections are updated as of Wednesday afternoon.
Texas A&M vs. Tennessee
Texas A&M's Ryan Prager (-145) vs. Tennessee's Chris Stamos · Total: 12.2
There's plenty of love for Tennessee in the market, as the Vols sit as favorites of -160 or greater at most sportsbooks.
However, we have Texas A&M's Ryan Prager projected as a -145 favorite against Tennessee's combination of Chris Stamos and AJ Causey.
Prager has a clear advantage over the Vols, so I would take the Aggies to -120 if he starts. If he doesn't, I'd still play Texas A&M at +110 or better.
In terms of a total, wind and stellar defense have played a major role in this year's trip to Omaha.
Game 1 is expected to give the batters a clear advantage for the first time in the College World Series, as sustained winds out to center field are expected at 10 mph.
While that will likely change on Sunday and Monday, we'll take an over in Game 1.
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