College World Series Odds Shaken Up After Week 2

BetMGM updates favorites to win 2026 national championship as surprises emerge early in season

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The 2026 college baseball season is only two weeks old, but BetMGM has already shaken up the odds to win the College World Series. Preseason favorites like Tennessee and Louisville have already suffered unexpected losses, while teams like LSU, UCLA, and Georgia Tech have surged to the top of the odds board.

Why it matters

The early season surprises have major implications for the rest of the year, as teams jockey for position in the national rankings and vie for a spot in the College World Series. These updated odds provide a snapshot of the current landscape and which teams are emerging as the top contenders for the national championship.

The details

LSU, the defending 2025 champions, are now the favorites to win the 2026 College World Series according to BetMGM. The Tigers are 8-0 on the season and have nine players hitting .333 or better. UCLA remains second in the odds after a dominant 4-0 week that included a sweep of No. 7 TCU. Arkansas, Texas, Georgia Tech, and Georgia have also moved up the odds board with strong starts to the season.

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The players

LSU

The defending 2025 champions are the new favorites to win the 2026 College World Series, starting the season 8-0 with nine players hitting .333 or better.

UCLA

Remains the second-favorite to win the 2026 College World Series after a dominant 4-0 week that included a sweep of No. 7 TCU.

Arkansas

Went 4-0 this past week, sweeping Xavier, and have moved up the odds board with a 6-1 record.

Texas

The Longhorns are 7-0 on the season and have an impressive pitching staff that has allowed just four earned runs through six starts.

Georgia Tech

The Yellow Jackets have scored 126 runs in their first eight games and are hitting .440 as a team.

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What they’re saying

“College baseball season is only two weeks deep, and the season has already been full of surprises.”

— Jonathan Wagner, Author (on3.com)

The takeaway

The early season shakeup in the College World Series odds highlights the unpredictable nature of college baseball. Preseason favorites have already stumbled, while new contenders have emerged, setting the stage for an exciting race to Omaha later this year.