Athens Regional Odds
 | Georgia Bulldogs | -220 |
 | Duke Blue Devils | +300 |
 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | +600 |
 | Binghamton Bearcats | +6000 |
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1. Georgia Bulldogs: The Georgia Bulldogs had a very impressive season, finishing tied for No. 1 in RPI with the seventh-hardest schedule. While they're very well-rounded, they got a very tough draw.
I’m expecting them to pitch off and hold ace Brian Curley for their second game against either Duke or Oklahoma State. However, just because Curley is on the mound doesn’t mean the pendulum swings heavily in their favor.
While the Bulldogs do deserve respect, they may be getting a bit too much in this region.
2. Duke Blue Devils: Duke is the team to watch in this region. It has the pop to hang with anyone, as it finished third in wRC+ and 11th in OPS.
We saw the Blue Devils take series from Clemson and NC State while hanging tough with the likes of UNC and Georgia Tech.
If they can get one pitching performance from someone not named Owen Proksch, they could be in a great spot to come out of this region.
3. Oklahoma State Cowboys: The Cowboys began the year with a lot of hype centered around Golden Spikes contender Nolan Schubart. Well, he and the other Oklahoma State bats got off to a cold start, and the expectations plummeted from there.
However, Harrison Bodendorf on the mound and the bullpen locking games down allowed the Cowboys to finish the season strong despite spotty run production.
This Oklahoma State team has the talent to make a run. If the lineup gets hot, it could make it out of this region as well.
4. Binghamton Bearcats: The Bearcats are another bid-stealing 4-seed, as they went on a run to take the American East Tournament title from Bryant.
As it is with many of the 4-seeds, the pitching is a concern against power conference lineups. All three of the other teams here can mash a Bearcats staff that posted a team ERA of 6.46 with a strength of schedule of 263rd.
It would be surprising to see them hang with any team in this region.
Athens Regional Picks
- Duke to Win Athens Regional (+350 · bet365)
- Oklahoma State to Win Athens Regional (+1000)
While these teams play each other to start, whoever wins is in a good spot. Both lineups can keep up with Georgia offensively, and I’m wary of the Bulldogs' pitching depth.
Pick: Duke to Win Athens Regional (+350 · bet365) · Oklahoma State to Win Athens Regional (+1000)
