The Oklahoma Sooners take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2026 College World Series at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 13. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Alabama enters as a favorite of -120 on the moneyline and is -1.5 (+150) on the run line. Oklahoma, meanwhile, enters as a -110 underdog and is +1.5 (-195) on the run line. The over/under sits at 10 total runs (-110o / -120u).
Let's dive into my Oklahoma vs Alabama prediction and college baseball picks for the College World Series on Saturday, June 13.
Oklahoma vs Alabama Prediction
- Oklahoma vs Alabama Pick: Oklahoma ML -110 (DraftKings)
My Alabama vs. Oklahoma best bet is on the Sooners to win this College World Series matchup outright.
Oklahoma vs Alabama Odds
| Oklahoma Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -195 | 10 -110o / -120u | -110 |
| Alabama Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 10 -110o / -120u | -120 |
Oklahoma vs Alabama College World Series Betting Preview
A rematch with SEC flavor takes place Saturday afternoon as the Oklahoma Sooners take on the Alabama Crimson Tide.
These teams battled in their regular-season series in Norman back in April, with Alabama taking two out of three in a tightly contested set.
Both squads earned their trips to Omaha the hard way.
Oklahoma swept Kansas in the Super Regional behind dominant pitching after upsetting No. 2 overall seed Georgia Tech in Regionals.
Meanwhile, Alabama punched through with strong arms and timely hitting but faced the weakest path of competition of any team in the field.
Oklahoma vs Alabama Pitching Matchup
Cord Rager (Oklahoma) vs. Tyler Fay (Alabama)
Cord Rager has been Oklahoma’s postseason ace.
The 6-foot-6 lefty has elevated his game dramatically, delivering sharp outings with mid-90s velocity and a plus breaking ball that has neutralized strong lineups. He gives the Sooners an excellent chance to set an early tone.
Tyler Fay, meanwhile, is a proven workhorse with big-time stuff. The junior enters at 11-4 with a 4.37 ERA and 121 strikeouts.
He has shown flashes of dominance, including a no-hitter this season against Florida. He attacks hitters with velocity and command but can become vulnerable as his pitch count rises.
Oklahoma Sooners Betting Preview
The Sooners play a balanced, opportunistic style of baseball, getting on base, capitalizing on mistakes and excelling in rally situations.
They’ve shown improved plate discipline and confidence since the regular-season meetings, especially in elimination games.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
Alabama brings SEC power, depth and the ability to hit in bunches.
The Crimson Tide lineup features multiple threats who can go deep, but they’ve been streaky at times against quality left-handed pitching like Rager’s.
Oklahoma vs Alabama Pick, Betting Analysis
This should be another competitive, back-and-forth battle between two teams that already know each other well.
Alabama has the pedigree and the slight head-to-head edge, but it hasn't been tested in some time.
Additionally, Oklahoma looks like a different club now than when the Crimson Tide saw them in April, riding momentum from their Super Regional win while pitching far better.
Back the Sooners to continue their streak of upsets.
Pick: Oklahoma ML -110 (DraftKings)
