The West Virginia Mountaineers take on the Kentucky Wildcats in college baseball's 2026 NCAA Tournament at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, June 1. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
West Virginia enters as a favorite of -180 on the moneyline and is -1.5 (+105) on the run line. Kentucky, meanwhile, enters as a +135 underdog and is +1.5 (-145) on the run line. The over/under sits at 13.5 total runs (-105o / -135u).
Let's dive into my West Virginia vs Kentucky prediction and college baseball picks for Monday, June 1.
West Virginia vs Kentucky Prediction
- West Virginia vs Kentucky Pick: West Virginia ML -160 (Play to -185)
My Kentucky vs. West Virginia best bet is on the Mountaineers to win the game outright and advance to the Super Regionals.
West Virginia vs Kentucky Odds
| West Virginia Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +105 | 13.5 -105o / -135u | -180 |
| Kentucky Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -145 | 13.5 -105o / -135u | +135 |
West Virginia vs Kentucky Pick, Betting Analysis
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)
