Prediction: North Carolina Tar Heels VS Oklahoma Sooners 2025-06-02

The Tar Heels are looking to secure a spot in the super regional round for the second straight season, and I've got a feeling they're going to make it happen. With a 44-12 record, they're the clear favorites in this matchup, and for good reason. They've already taken down the Sooners 11-5 in Game 2, and their ace Jake Knapp is waiting in the wings (although he's not pitching in this one).

Aidan Haugh (5-4, 3.74 ERA) is getting the start for UNC, and while he's not Knapp, he's still a solid pitcher. On the other side, freshman lefty Jaden Barfield is taking the mound for Oklahoma, and I'm not convinced he's ready for the big stage.

The odds are in UNC's favor, with DraftKings listing them at -2.5 with a price of 1.95. I think that's a steal. The Tar Heels have the momentum, the talent, and the home-field advantage. They're going to come out swinging and take this one convincingly.

My best bet is: North Carolina Tar Heels -2.5 (price: 1.95). The Sooners might put up a fight, but in the end, UNC's firepower will be too much for them to handle. Take the Tar Heels to win and cover, and let's get ready to party in Chapel Hill!

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