The Texas Longhorns take on the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2026 College World Series at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 13. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
Texas enters as a favorite of -135 on the moneyline and is -1.5 (+124) on the run line. Georgia, meanwhile, enters as a +105 underdog and is +1.5 (-160) on the run line. The over/under sits at 10.5 total runs (-110o / -120u).
Let's dive into my Texas vs Georgia prediction and college baseball picks for the College World Series on Saturday, June 13.
Texas vs Georgia Prediction
- Texas vs Georgia Pick: Texas ML -130 or Better
My Georgia vs. Texas best bet is on the Longhorns to win this College World Series matchup outright.
Texas vs Georgia Odds
| Texas Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +124 | 10.5 -110o / -120u | -135 |
| Georgia Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -160 | 10.5 -110o / -120u | +105 |
Texas vs Georgia College World Series Betting Preview
We have a heavyweight SEC matchup on tap, as the Georgia Bulldogs take on the Texas Longhorns in a classic showdown of elite pitching and top-25 home run power.
Georgia arrives with one of the deepest lineups in Omaha and a red-hot streak, having won 19 of their last 20 games.
However, Texas brings a historical pedigree, the deepest pitching staff in the bracket and plenty of talent at the dish in its own right.
Texas vs Georgia Pitching Matchup
Dylan Volantis (Texas) vs. Joey Volchko (Georgia)
Texas' Dylan Volantis, the 6-foot-6 sophomore, has been one of the best pitchers in the country in 2026. He sits at 10-1 with a 2.03 ERA and 126 strikeouts in 88 2/3 innings of work. Opponents are hitting just .192 against him.
A National Pitcher of the Year candidate and Golden Spikes semifinalist, Volantis has been dominant in the postseason with elite command, swing-and-miss stuff and the ability to go deep into games.
Joey Volchko, a transfer from Stanford, has been solid as Georgia’s ace. He comes in with a 10-2 record, along with a 4.07 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 86 1/3 innings pitched.
The 6-foot-4 right-hander has premium stuff and flashed dominance in the Regionals, but he has shown some inconsistency against top competition.
That includes his most recent outing against Mississippi State, where he allowed seven runs over five innings, six of which came in the second inning.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
Texas features a balanced, dangerous lineup with power throughout and strong defense.
Standouts include catcher Carson Tinney (.333, 22 HRs, 58 RBIs), right fielder Aiden Robbins (.342, 24 HRs) and several transfer threats who can go deep.
The Longhorns' staff depth (14th nationally in ERA) gives them an advantage in a long bracket run.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Bulldogs may have the deepest offense in the CWS, led by the SEC Player of the Year in catcher Daniel Jackson (.396, 31 HRs, 86 RBIs, tops in the field) and a lineup that hits for both average and power (174 team HRs, most in the nation).
They score in bunches and have been nearly unstoppable lately.
Texas vs Georgia Pick, Betting Analysis
This is a true coin-flip classic with two loaded rosters, but Texas holds the edge thanks to superior overall pitching depth and the ace advantage with Volantis on the mound.
Georgia’s offense is scary, but the Longhorns are built to win lower-scoring games in Omaha.
Pick: Texas ML -130 or Better
