The College World Series will showcase a marquee matchup on Saturday, June 13, as the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs take on the No. 6 Texas Longhorns at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.
Georgia’s Road to the Series
Georgia entered the tournament as the SEC regular-season champion and also captured the conference tournament title, underscoring its consistency throughout the spring.
The Bulldogs have been prolific at the plate, posting back-to-back 13- and 11-run outings against Mississippi State, a testament to a deep and versatile lineup.
Texas’s Pitching Ace
Texas counters with ace Dylan Volantis, an All-SEC first-team selection who boasts a 2.03 ERA and has been a steady presence on the mound all season.
Volantis will be backed by a Longhorns squad that dispatched No. 11 Oregon in a two-game home series, positioning them as a formidable opponent despite the Bulldogs’ favoritism.
Betting Lines and Expectations
Oddsmakers list Texas as a slight favorite, offering a -1.5 run spread and a -135 moneyline, while analysts project a tight 6-5 final score in favor of the Longhorns.
The game is slated for an 8 p.m. ET start, a prime time slot that should draw a national audience eager to see whether Georgia’s offense can crack Volantis’s repertoire.