Prop Bets: West Virginia Mountaineers VS Kentucky Wildcats 2025-05-30
Folks, gather 'round for the main event of the day: West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Mountaineers, boasting a 41-14 overall record and six players hitting at least .300, are looking like the team to beat. But don't count out those feisty Wildcats just yet.
The odds are looking good for West Virginia, with DraftKings giving them a 1.69 price to win and BetMGM offering 1.57. Kentucky, on the other hand, is sitting at 2.14 on DraftKings and 2.25 on BetMGM. The spread is looking like a 1.5-point advantage for the Mountaineers, with FanDuel offering 1.32 for West Virginia -1.5 and 3.2 for Kentucky +1.5.
As for the totals, it's looking like a high-scoring affair, with Over 9.5 sitting at 2.0 on DraftKings and 2.2 on BetMGM. Under 9.5 is priced at 1.77 on DraftKings and 1.61 on BetMGM.
Unfortunately, there aren't any player prop bets available for this matchup, but keep an eye on those West Virginia hitters, especially the ones with a .300+ batting average. They might just be the difference-makers in this game.
My prediction? West Virginia takes it, but it's gonna be a close one. The Mountaineers' powerful offense will give Kentucky's pitching staff a run for their money, but in the end, West Virginia's depth and experience will shine through. Take the Mountaineers to win, but don't be afraid to hedge with an Over 9.5 bet – this one's gonna be a slugfest!
Created: May 30, 2025, 8:50 p.m. GMT