Top 2019 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Winner Betting Odds

By: kuda

Posted: June 7, 2019

Updated: June 7, 2019

The Vanderbilt Commodores to secure the 2019 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship title
UCLA Bruins are also strong competitors for the top college baseball title

The top American college baseball season will soon come to an end with fans eager to know the new champion. Fortunately for Vanderbilt Commodores fans, their team has the best NCAA Division I Baseball Championship winner betting odds. This means they might take over from 2018 winners Oregon State as the new NCAA Division I Baseball champions. This year’s NCAA Division I Baseball season began on 15 February and will conclude on June 26. The College World Series to determine the baseball champion will run from the 15th to 26th June. These are the 2019 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship winner betting odds of some of the college teams on 888sport:

Vanderbilt Commodores	+300
UCLA Bruins	+450
LSU Tigers	+1150
Texas Tech	+1200
Duke Blue Devils	+4000

Vanderbilt Commodores have favorable NCAA Division I Baseball Championship winner betting odds to claim the 2nd title

The Vanderbilt Commodores currently have the best chance of winning the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship according to 888sport. Their chances of claiming this year’s college baseball championship stand at +300. This also means that they stand a good chance of claiming their 2nd Division I Baseball title. They were last champions in 2014, meaning they could end their title losing streak this season.

Hawkins Field is the home of Vanderbilt Commodores since 2002 (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The Commodores will first need to win the Nashville Super Regional series if they’re to advance to the College World Series. However, it’s predicted that they’ll ease past the Duke Blue Devils who last appeared in the College World Series in 1961. They also have a strong squad led by head coach Tim Corbin to win this year’s top division college baseball title. Their offence is led by JJ Bleday who was named the 2019 Southeastern Conference Baseball player of the year. Other players to watch will be Drake Fellows and Austin Martin.

UCLA Bruins to bounce back from under performing seasons by claiming the 2019 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship title

The current national number 1 seed team also stand a good chance behind the Commodores to claim a 2nd title win. They also have promising 2019 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship winner betting odds to win at +450 on 888sport. Similarly to the Vanderbilt Commodores, they’re expected to advance to the College World Series increasing their title winning aspirations. Fortunately, the UCLA Bruins will play in the Los Angeles Super Regional with Michigan who last appeared in the College World Series in 1954. On the other hand, the UCLA Bruins have appeared in 5 College World Series claiming a win in 2013. However, after claiming the title win in 2013, the Bruins slipped up in the following seasons. As a result, they failed to play in the 2014 and 2016 NCAA tournament. Additionally, in 2015, 2017 and 2018 they failed to make it to the Super Regionals. However, they’re a much stronger team this year with many of their players receiving honors for their performances.

The Baton Rouge Super Regional will be the Tigers' toughest task this season

LSU baseball unfortunately stand one of the smallest chances to be the 2019 college baseball champions with odds at +1150. They have a good NCAA Division I Baseball record, with 18 College World Series appearances. However, with their 2019 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship winner betting odds on 888sport, an appearance this year currently looks doubtful.

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They will face tough opponents Florida State baseball in the Baton Rouge Super Regional. Fortunately, LSU does have what it takes to surpass Florida State and advance to the 2019 College World Series. LSU also have an experienced lineup with the likes of Landon Marceaux and Cole Henry to help them win their 7th Division I Baseball title.

Texas Tech’s fate at the 2019 College World Series looks uncertain

Texas Tech baseball trail behind LSU with unfavorable NCAA Division I Baseball Championship winner betting odds on 888sport. They have 3 College World Series appearance from 2014, 2016 and 2018. It’s also predicted that they will play in the 2019 College World Series.

Texas Tech Red Raiders play their games at Dan Law Field (Image soure: Wikimedia Commons)

In the last College World Series, Texas Tech (+1200) failed to advance past the second round after losing to Arkansas baseball. Unfortunately, with their odds on the online sportsbook sites in the USA, they will most likely suffer the same fate. Players Cameron Warren and Josh Jung will be under pressure to lead Texas Tech to their first title win.

Duke Blue Devils won’t claim their first NCAA Division I Baseball Championship this year

Duke baseball have the worst NCAA Division I Baseball Championship winner betting odds on 888sport to be the 2019 champions. Their title chances are +4000 which means they will need luck if they’re to claim a championship win. However, their run might soon come to an end. This is because they will play against title front runners the Vanderbilt Commodores in at the Nashville Super Regional. They do however have depth in pitching thanks to Bryce Jarvis who so far has a 4.06 ERA and 85 strikeouts. Additionally, Ben Gross is one also the team’s leading pitchers with a 4.09 ERA and 69 strikeouts. Unfortunately, the Vanderbilt Commodores have a stronger squad and better record in the division making a title win for Duke unlikely. Be sure to read our latest review about 888sports, the sportsbook where you can bet on all the college baseball hopefuls.