The 2024 College World Series field is set, with the Tennessee Volunteers emerging as the early betting favorite. Tennessee won the SEC title game, sharing the regular-season title with Kentucky. They have a 50-11 overall record and are the top national seed in the tournament. The full power rankings for the 64 teams playing in the College World Series have been released, with Tennessee leading the odds at +550.
The Texas A&M Aggies, who finished the regular season ranked third, are another top contender with odds of +600. They will host a regional that includes Louisiana, Texas, and Grambling State. The Arkansas Razorbacks, with a strong pitching staff led by Hagen Smith, come in at third with odds of +700. LSU, the reigning national champions, are back near the top of the odds leaderboard with a regular-season record of 40 wins and odds of +900. Kentucky, at +1000, has worked their way up to the No. 2 spot in the rankings, with a 40-14 overall record and a No. 2 national seed in the tournament.
Teams like Wake Forest and Clemson are tied at +1300, while Oregon State and North Carolina are tied at +1600. The Florida State Seminoles come in at +1800, with East Carolina at +2200. Several teams are tied at +2500, including Duke, Mississippi State, and Georgia. The Florida Gators and N.C. State are both at +3000, while Virginia sits at +3500. Vanderbilt, Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma are tied at +4000, and several other teams follow with varying odds.
Coverage of the 2024 College World Series will be provided by ESPN across its different networks. Streaming coverage will be available on ESPN+. The tournament features 64 teams competing for the championship, with Tennessee leading the pack as the early favorite. Betting odds from BetMGM have been released, giving fans the opportunity to follow the action and place their bets on their favorite teams. The tournament promises exciting matchups and intense competition as teams vie for the title of College World Series champions.
