2025 D1 College Baseball World Series Betting Trends and Odds Movement
Sportsgrid Staff
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As the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship kicks off, oddsmakers and bettors alike have begun to sharpen their focus on the College World Series title race. The BetMGM futures board shows significant movement in the days leading up to the regionals, with sharp action reshaping the field. LSU and Arkansas are now co-favorites after major line shifts, while ticket and handle percentages reveal where the public and sportsbooks may face the most risk.
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Line Movement: Sharp Action Tightens the Top
A few programs have seen significant changes in their championship odds since markets opened:
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LSU shifted from +1400 to +475, now a co-favorite.
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Arkansas moved from +1100 to +475.
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Texas made the biggest leap among top contenders, jumping from +2500 to +1000.
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Tennessee moved in the opposite direction, lengthening from +900 to +1200.
These shifts signal increased public and sharp confidence in LSU and Texas, while Tennessee has faded slightly from its early-season positioning.
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Most Popular Teams by Ticket %
Looking at volume, three teams stand out as the most bet-on by number of tickets:
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LSU leads with 12.0% of all tickets.
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Tennessee follows at 8.7%.
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Arkansas holds 6.7%.
This highlights LSU’s blend of preseason hype and postseason readiness, while Tennessee remains a strong public favorite despite recent odds movement.
Handle Leaders: Big Money Backs UNC, LSU, Texas
When measuring by total money wagered, the leaderboard tells a slightly different story:
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North Carolina (+900) surprisingly tops the board with 13.2% of the handle, despite only 4.4% of ticket share.
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LSU again appears at 11.8%.
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Texas rounds out the top three at 8.7%.
These figures show that larger wagers are coming in on UNC and Texas, teams that may not be the most popular by volume but are clearly backed by high-stakes bettors.
Biggest Liabilities: LSU, Texas, North Carolina
From a sportsbook perspective, three teams represent the biggest potential payouts if they win the College World Series:
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LSU combines high ticket volume and large wagers, making them the top liability.
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Texas‘s dramatic odds movement and strong handle place them squarely on the books’ radar.
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North Carolina, thanks to its disproportionate share of handle, could also cause issues if they make a deep run.
With the SEC placing a record 13 teams in the field, this year’s tournament features elite depth and significant betting implications across multiple conferences.
