There are no two words better in sports than "Game 7."
Today, we have multiple tickets to Super Regionals on the line. I can't wait for all the drama in today's action.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into my college baseball picks and NCAA baseball predictions for the Regional games on Monday, June 1.
College Baseball Predictions, Picks
The team logos in the table below represent each of the matchups that Action Network's Doug Ziefel is targeting from today's slate of NCAA Regionals games. Click on the team logos for any of the matchups below to navigate to a specific bet discussed in this article.
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Troy vs Florida Pick
The Florida Gators were unable to get the job done yesterday afternoon in a 16-11 loss to the Troy Trojans. The loss puts them into a winner-take-all matchup with a spot in the Super Regionals on the line.
While they face the same team that defeated them yesterday, the extension of the Regional may have actually put them in a better spot today.
In this type of matchup, pitching is all hands on deck, with the exception of players who are already taxed from yesterday's game.
That means we'll likely see a combination of Friday's starter, Russell Sandefer, followed by many of the best arms in a Florida bullpen that was exceptional coming into this Regional.
As for Troy, its staff just doesn't compare. So, while the Trojans are clearly dangerous at the dish, today is a war of attrition, and the Gators are better equipped to pull away.
Pick: Florida -1.5 (-105 · Play to -2.5)
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West Virginia vs Kentucky Pick
The West Virginia Mountaineers responded with their backs against the wall last night. They were down three to the Kentucky Wildcats entering the ninth and not only rallied to tie, but took the lead for good on this two-run homer:
They forced a Game 7, and now they not only have the momentum against the Wildcats, but it's likely they get to throw Big 12 Pitcher of the Year Maxx Yehl, who lasted only 2/3 innings against Kentucky on Saturday after leaving with what turned out to be a minor injury.
If Yehl is healthy, he gives the Mountaineers a big edge on the mound, as he can provide length. On the other side, Wildcats ace Jaxon Jelkin may be available, but his length is in question after throwing 98 pitches on Friday.
Back the Mountaineers to advance and finally host a Super Regional for the first time in program history.
Pick: West Virginia ML -160 (Play to -185)
