The Florida Gators take on the LSU Tigers in an SEC college baseball showdown at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 15. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+.
Florida enters as a favorite of -165 on the moneyline and is -1.5 (+120) on the run line. LSU, meanwhile, enters as a +125 underdog and is +1.5 (-160) on the run line. The over/under sits at 12.5 total runs (-140o / +100u).
With the college baseball season winding down and the Tigers still trying to make the NCAA Tournament, let's dive into my Florida vs LSU prediction and NCAA baseball picks for Friday, May 15.
Florida vs LSU Prediction
- Florida vs LSU A&M Pick: Florida ML -160 or Better
My LSU vs. Florida best bet is on the Gators to win the game outright.
Florida vs LSU Odds
| Florida Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +120 | 12.5 -140o / +100u | -165 |
| LSU Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -160 | 12.5 -140o / +100u | +125 |
Florida vs LSU Pick, Betting Analysis
Florida’s Game 2 woes last week weren’t the fault of the pitching staff; it was the Gators' bats that fell silent in a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Kentucky. In that contest, UK’s Jaxon Jelkin managed to throw a complete game.
It’s pretty set that, barring a miracle run through the SEC Tournament, LSU isn’t participating in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
The Tigers, coming off another national title, sit just 29-25 and a paltry 9-19 in SEC play. D1Baseball currently projects them out of the Field of 64.
Last time out, Game 2 starter Marcos Paz gave up seven runs before recording his second out in the second inning and was given the hook after just 1 1/3 innings.
Paz looks to find his footing after recording a 1-2 record in five starts and 25 innings in which he has been responsible for 25 runs.
Florida got after LSU early last night, plating six in the first inning and finding five more runs against the Tigers' bullpen.
The Gators are ready to hit the SEC Tournament running, while the Tigers are just changing things up late to get a spark, knowing their season closes soon.
Pick: Florida ML -160 or Better
