2022 College World Series Preview

Player Name The MLB lockout is finally over, but college baseball is already heating up. By Zach Smith

While MLB and the MLBPA argued over money, the college game has taken the baseball world by storm.

On the latest episode of “Not Gambling Advice,” we go over the best bets to win the College World Series that kicks off June 16th. Here at the ten teams who have the best shot at winning it all:

10. Long Beach State (+5000) If the pitching can stay hot, they have a real chance. The offense is the question, but they got four dudes hitting over .300, and Johnathan Long has donkey pop.

9. Tennessee (+1600) The Volunteers are one of the most experienced teams in college baseball, and they have two stud pitchers in Chase Burns and Blake Tidwell (who can top 100 mph).

8. Ole Miss (+2200) Ole Miss is a front runner for the best lineup in the country. Their pitching is solid and has an essential veteran presence, and they have a top-tier talent in Justin Gonzalez.

7. Florida State (+3000) The saying has always been, “pitching wins championships,” and Florida State has a top-five rotation. They’ll be led by preseason All-Americans Parker Messick and Bryce Hubbart.

6. NC State (+1400) They got hosed last year due to Covid-19. NC State is ready to go this year, and they’ll be led by Tommy White who could be the fifth college player to hit 40+ HR in a season.

5. Oregon State (+1800) The Beavers are well-coached and have been to Omaha before. They had eight players who hit over .300 last year, and now they have three guys hitting over .400 to start the year.

4. Oklahoma State (+1800) This team is so offensively gifted. The Cowboys are led by Justin Campbell, a big 6-foot-7 right-hander who was a finalist for the John Olerud Two Way Player of the Year.

3. LSU (+1400) Their pitching has a lot of questions as it lacks depth, but the Tigers have the most offensive firepower in the country and will likely make a deep run in the College World Series.

2. Arkansas (+1200) Head coach Dave Van Horn has finished with 40+ wins nine times since 2009. They are consistently one of the best teams in baseball, and the roster they have now rivals any of those teams.

1. Texas (+750) Texas had seven players listed on the “All BIG 12 Team,” Including 1B Ivan Melendez, P Pete Hansen, SS Trey Faltine, and P Tristian Stevens. This Longhorns squad is scary good.