The Louisville Cardinals face the Oregon State Beavers in the second game of the 2025 Men's College World Series. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Oregon State enters as a -188 favorite on the moneyline with the over/under sitting at 10. The run line, meanwhile, sits at Oregon State -1.5 (+105).
Let's dive into our Louisville vs. Oregon State prediction and NCAA baseball picks for the College World Series on Friday, June 13.
Louisville vs Oregon State Prediction, Picks
- Louisville vs. Oregon State Pick: F5 Under 5.5 (-110 · bet365)
My Oregon State vs. Louisville best bet is on both teams to go under the total in the first five innings, with the best line currently available at bet365.
Louisville vs Oregon State Odds, Spread, Lines
| Louisville Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -125 | 9.5 -115o / -115u | +160 |
| Oregon State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -105 | 9.5 -115o / -115u | -200 |
Louisville vs Oregon State Pick, Betting Preview
In Game 2 of the College World Series, we have a potential pitcher’s duel on our hands.
Louisville’s Patrick Forbes and Oregon State’s Dax Whitney are two of the top arms in Omaha, and one thing we should expect in this matchup is plenty of strikeouts.
Forbes ranked 13th nationally, averaging 14.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Whitney is right behind him at 15th with 14 strikeouts per nine innings.
These two have the ability to dominate, but Forbes could have the edge between the two.
While the Oregon State lineup has been red-hot, it strikes out quite a bit. The Beavers rank 218th in strikeout rate and sit 232nd against right-handed pitching specifically.
The key for both of these starters is to limit the free passes, and that's where Whitney can excel because Louisville becomes especially aggressive against right-handed pitching.
The Cardinals ranked 245th in walk rate against righties. So, while their strikeout rates are low, their aggressiveness could work against them, allowing Whitney to work efficiently.
Once the starters depart, it won’t be much easier for the lineups to get going. Both bullpens will be well-rested, and the arms the Beavers bring out of the 'pen are solid. Oregon State’s bullpen ranked 24th in ERA, 28th in WHIP and 21st in strikeouts per nine innings.
Louisville’s bullpen doesn't compare as a collective, but it has two top-notch arms in Wyatt Danilowicz and Jake Schweitzer, who should be deployed.
Take the full-game under here, and don’t be afraid to play the Cardinals on a first five moneyline if we get one.
Pick: F5 Under 5.5 (-110 · bet365)
