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LSU Favored as CWS Finals Begin Against Streaking Coastal Carolina

Oddsmakers favor LSU over an unbeaten Coastal Carolina squad in the opening contest.

Jun 14, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Jay Johnson gathers with the team after the win against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 18, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers bench runs on the field after the win against the Louisville Cardinals at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images
Coastal Carolina starting pitcher Jacob Morrison (51) walks off the mound after the seventh inning against Oregon State at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on June 15, 2025.

Overview

  • Game 1 of the best-of-three College World Series finals kicks off June 21 at 7 p.m. ET from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, with Game 2 set for June 22 on ABC and a decisive Game 3 slated for June 23 on ESPN if necessary.
  • LSU enters pursuing its eighth national title and holds the top series odds at –165 on BetMGM after compiling an 8-1 postseason record.
  • Coastal Carolina brings a 26-game winning streak into Omaha and leads all CWS teams with 24 runs scored while posting a 3.00 team ERA.
  • LSU plans to start left-hander Kade Anderson in Game 1, and Coastal coach Kevin Schnall has named right-hander Cameron Flukey as his opener.
  • Both teams boast deep lineups and strong pitching staffs, marking LSU’s second finals appearance in three years and Coastal’s second all-time trip to the championship series.