MCWS Best Of 3

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The 2024 College World Series Finals will conclude tonight when the top-seeded Tennessee Volunteers face the No. 3 seed Texas A&M in the decisive Game 3. Texas A&M secured a 9-5 win on Saturday, while Tennessee evened the series with a 4-1 victory on Sunday. Both teams are seeking their first college baseball national title. Zander Sechrist (5-2, 3.22 ERA) will pitch for Tennessee, and Justin Lamkin (3-2, 5.00 ERA) will start for Texas A&M.

Tennessee's offense ranks among the best in college baseball history, with 182 home runs this season—the most in program history and the second-most in NCAA history—and a team OPS of 1.020. Standout players such as second baseman Christian Moore, first baseman Blake Burke, third baseman Billy Amick, and outfielders Dylan Dreiling and Kavares Tears each have an OPS over 1.000 and are projected to be early picks in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Tennessee is also strong on the mound with Sechrist, their regular Sunday starter, who has a 5-1 record, a 3.22 ERA, and a WHIP of 1.17. Despite being the top seed, Texas A&M has arguably been the most impressive team in Omaha. The Aggies dominated Game 1 and led in Game 2 until two two-run homers shifted the momentum. Their run prevention has been excellent, allowing just 12 runs in five games.

Lamkin’s season stats may not stand out, but he has been outstanding in Omaha, holding Florida scoreless over eight innings in two appearances. Texas A&M also has several reliable relievers available, including Evan Aschenbeck, who has a 0.84 WHIP and struck out seven Tennessee batters in 2.2 innings of scoreless relief in Game 1.

Headlines 🚨

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring the Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their next coach.

The Patriots and RB Rhamondre Stevenson reach a 4-year $36 million deal.

Oklahoma and HC Brent Venables agree on a 6-year contract extension.

Rangers Max Scherzer returns for his season debut and tied Greg Maddux in career strikeouts.

Scottie Scheffler beats Kim in a playoff at the Travelers Championship for his 6th win of the season.

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

⚾️ Guardians at Orioles

• Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

⚾️ Phillies at Tigers

• Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Detroit

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games

⚾️ Mariners at Rays

• The total has gone OVER in 8 of Seattle's last 9 games on the road

• The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay

• Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Seattle

• Tampa Bay is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

⚾️ Blue Jays at Red Sox

• The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston

⚾️ Pirates at Reds

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road

• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 8 games at home

• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cincinnati's last 8 games

⚾️ Marlins at Royals

• Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

• Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas City 

⚾️ Rangers at Brewers

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee

⚾️ Athletics at Angels

• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels

• The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing LA Angels

• LA Angels are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland

⚾️ Cubs at Giants

• Chi Cubs are 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

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⚾️ MLB

38% of bets and 78% of money is on UNDER 7.5 SEA at TB

43% of bets and 72% of money is on UNDER 7.5 LAD at CWS

28% of bets and 54% of money is on UNDER 7.5 WSH at SD

58% of bets and 73% of money is on CHC -120

24% of bets and 68% of money is on UNDER 7.5 CHC at SF

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Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Picks 🔒

Tennessee -1.5 -140 | The Vols are deservedly strong favorites for tonight's game, and we can confidently support them on the run line. Texas A&M missed their chance to clinch the series in Game 2, and Tennessee's depth should secure a decisive victory tonight.

Guardians + 102 | The Guardians have won three of Bibee's last five starts, with the young righty striking out 24 batters in his last two outings. Although he faces a challenging Orioles offense, he has consistently kept his team competitive all season. On the other hand, Orioles' starter Povich has struggled with command, walking nine and striking out nine in his first three starts. He will be up against a patient Guardians lineup that will force him to throw strikes and capitalize on base-running opportunities. Additionally, Cleveland has an advantage in the bullpen for close games late.