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College Baseball Betting Odds - Bet on NCAA Baseball & College World Series

College baseball is an amateur level of baseball that’s popular throughout the United States and Canada. Players are college students who are representing the college or university they attend. However, for an amateur sport, many college baseball teams play at a high level with some players using it as a stepping stone on their way to playing Major League Baseball .

Due to its immense popularity, Stake's online sportsbook that offer baseball betting markets for college baseball. However, college baseball also includes hundreds of teams and almost countless games every year. That’s why we decided to put together a guide to help you understand more about college baseball events before placing any bets on the sport.

What is College Baseball?

College baseball is a wide-ranging amateur sport in which players are also full-time college students. There are several different levels of college baseball and several different organisations who oversee the sport. The best-known organisation is the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which resides within USA baseball and has three different levels of competition. The top level of competition, known as NCAA Division 1, is the most popular among baseball fans. At this level, most of the players receive a scholarship to play baseball at their university. The top players at this level typically pursue a career in professional baseball after playing college baseball for at least three years.

History of NCAA Baseball

Officially, the first college baseball game was played in 1859. However, the sport didn’t start to grow in popularity until the 1980s. This is when fans started to gravitate to the sport with college baseball also starting to receive more media attention. Nowadays, the College World Series, a baseball tournament that serves as the championship event for NCAA Division 1 baseball , is one of the most popular events on the American sports calendar.

The American NCAA is also responsible for hosting championship events for other sports, including College Basketball  and College Football .

College Baseball Schedule & Format

The selection of teams for the College World Series takes place on Memorial Day. The season begins exactly 13 weeks before that day. The final stage of the College World Series is an eight-team, double-elimination tournament that takes place every year in Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to that tournament, most of the conferences that make up the Division 1 level hold their own tournament to help determine the College World Series participants. Each conference also schedules most - but not all - of a team’s regular-season games. But there is no pre-set number of games that college baseball teams play during the regular season.

Which Teams Play in NCAA Baseball?

There are roughly 300 college baseball teams at the NCAA Division 1 level. There are hundreds more at the Division 2 and Division 3 levels. Since 1947, the USC Trojans have the most college baseball national championships at the Division 1 level with 12. LSU and Texas are next on the list with 7 and 6 championships, respectively. Programs like Miami, South Carolina, Oregon State have also won multiple national championships while the likes of Mississippi State and Fresno State are among the programs with one national championship.

Meanwhile, Florida State holds the record for most appearances in the College World Series without a championship. The Seminoles have 24 appearances and have been the runner-up three times. Likewise, both Clemson and North Carolina have 12 appearances without winning it all.

How to Bet on College Baseball & Baseball Bet Types

During the season, there are dozens of college baseball games scheduled, creating a range of betting options. Some of these games may involve up-and-coming programs like Kansas State or small-conference programs that get overlooked like Indiana State or Nicholls State. Either way, there is no shortage of college baseball bets that can be placed in markets similar to those available in professional baseball.

  • Moneyline - A moneyline bet is also called an outright bet on the winner and loser of a particular game.

  • Total - With total bets, all that matters is the total number of runs scored in the game rather than the winner and loser.

  • Handicap - Also known as betting against the spread , a handicap is one of the most popular types of bets because the team that’s favored must win by a certain number of runs for the bet to win.

  • Player Props - Prop bets are centered around the performance of a specific college baseball player, such as the number of hits he’ll get in a game.

  • Live Bets - Even after a game begins, it’s possible to place bets on the outcome of the game or specific events within the game.

  • Parlay/Multi Bets - A parlay bet combines multiple bets into one larger bet that increases the potential payout but is more difficult to get right.

  • Futures - These are long-term bets. As it relates to bets in college baseball, futures bets are often based on whether a team will reach the College World Series or win the national championship.

College Baseball Betting Odds & Payouts

With so many games, Stake Sportsbook has no shortage of college baseball odds. Fans can peruse a long list of games looking for baseball lines for their favorite team or perhaps find a game that’s been overlooked. Just like pro baseball games, the potential payout in college baseball games depends on whether you bet on the favorite or underdog of a game.

Live Stream Baseball for Free & Live Betting Markets

If you place a bet on a college baseball game, Stake Sportsbook makes it easy to watch a livestream of that game. You don’t have to pay extra or sign up for a subscription if you have an account. Just place a bet and follow along by watching a stream of that game, making it easy to track bets and make live, in-game bets to supplement your pre-match wagers .

Baseball Betting Tips, Predictions & Strategies

Betting on college baseball tends to be a little more complicated than pro baseball. This is because there are far more teams and players for bettors to know. In the college game, elite hitters tend to have higher batting averages, in part because they use metal bats rather than wooden bats. At the same time, there are a lot more bullpen arms that can have an impact on games. This can lead to high-scoring games where no lead is safe, making games harder to predict.

This makes it all the more thrilling though! With help from our experts, including our guide on baseball betting , you can form your own strategy and make winning picks.

Bet Bonuses, Promotions & Responsible Gambling Online

For college baseball bets and other sports, Stake.com offers a wide range of promotions and bonus opportunities. It’s usually a good idea for bettors to explore ways that they can enhance their profits or collect bonus bets. However, the top priority of bettors should always be to practice responsible gambling habits , which is why Stake Smart is a great resource for everyone regardless of their level of experience with sports betting.