The Tennessee Vols had a historic day on Monday, getting their first win in the College World Series since 2001. They proved the oddsmakers right and beat Stanford in an elimination game. Tonight, June 20, they face LSU in another elimination game that will be broadcast at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN. Read on for the Tennessee vs. LSU College World Series odds and some sports betting bonuses available for the game.
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Tennessee vs. LSU College World Series Odds
The Vols held off elimination in dramatic form Monday, winning 6-4 after going down 4-0 in the third inning. Four runs in the fifth tied the game, and two in the seventh sealed the deal. But celebration time is short-lived in the College World Series.
Now Tennessee is facing a formidable LSU team that beat them 6-3 in the kickoff game on Saturday. The two teams clashed during the regular season in Baton Rouge, and LSU won that series 2-1.
The surprise odds twist? Tennessee was a slight favorite to win Tuesday’s game on several of the top online sportsbooks on Tuesday morning. Early in the afternoon, however, the sides flipped, and now LSU is a slight favorite.
- Caesars Sportsbook: LSU -130 | Tennessee +100
- DraftKings Sportsbook: Tennessee -115 | LSU -115
- FanDuel Sportsbook: LSU -118 | Tennessee -108
- BetMGM Sportsbook: LSU -120 | Tennessee -110
You can bet on the total (Over/Under) also. At all four of the above sportsbooks, the total is 11.5 as of early Tuesday afternoon. The juice varies at all four.
Why is it so close? When the two match up, LSU has proven to be the superior team. However, they’re limping now after a loss to No. 1 Wake Forest and a trip to the loser’s bracket tonight.
The Tigers also have an Achilles heel in their pitching lineup. They have ace Paul Skenes, who is likely to be the first pitcher taken in the MLB Draft. But it’s unlikely he’ll play tonight without enough rest time since the last Tennessee game, where the Vols simply couldn’t hold up against his pitching. Tennessee is looking at a better shot than it has had against LSU, with Skenes likely out of the picture.
The Tigers also burned Ty Floyd and Thatcher Hurd last night against Wake Forest. The Vols should play RHP Drew Beam, who has pitched well this past month.
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College World Series Betting Bonuses
Wagering on college baseball has become more and more mainstream over the years. It’s a bigger draw because now that the NBA and NHL seasons have ended, the college game provides a different look than Major League Baseball. Plus, the ping of the metal bats is cool!
Here are the best sports betting bonuses available for the College World Series
| TN Sportsbook | Bonus Offer | Bonus Link |
|---|---|---|
| BetMGM | Bet $5, Get $158 in bonus bets | Claim Bonus — Use Code ROCKYBET |
| FanDuel | Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Guaranteed | Claim Bonus |
| Caesars Sportsbook | Get a first bet on Caesars of up to $1,000 | Claim Bonus — Use Code STARTGET |
Updated College World Series Odds
Of the remaining six teams in the College World Series, the Vols are fourth in the odds to win it all, behind Wake Forest, Florida, and LSU. They’re in a tough bracket, too. If they make it through LSU tonight, they’ll face Wake Forest Wednesday needing to beat the No. 1 Demon Deacons twice to reach the championship series.
TEAM FanDuel Caesars BetMGM
Wake Forest -115 +100 -110
Florida +160 +170 +170
LSU +1000 +800 +900
Tennessee +1200 +1200 +1600
TCU +2500 +2200 +2200
Oral Roberts +5000 +5000 +5000
Another note on the odds: Although Tennessee has a slight edge with bookmakers, DraftKings shows where most bets are going, and LSU is leading among sports bettors. LSU has 68% of the bets, while Tennessee has 32%.
We think Tennessee is a sensible bet, and a moneyline bet on FanDuel or Caesars will get you the best payout.
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