Prediction: Oregon St Beavers VS Saint Mary's Gaels 2025-06-01

The Oregon State Beavers are looking to keep their season alive as they face off against the Saint Mary's Gaels in an elimination game at the Corvallis Regional. The Beavers are coming off a thrilling 7-2 win over TCU, where freshman right-hander Dax Whitney struck out 12 batters and the offense slugged four home runs.

Now, they'll face the Gaels, who are looking to bounce back from a 6-4 loss to USC. The Beavers will start sophomore Ethan Kleinschmit, who boasts a 7-3 record and a 3.84 ERA, making him their most consistent starter this year. The Gaels will counter with right-hander Lukas Sarantos, who has a 3-0 record but a less impressive 5.40 ERA.

Given the Beavers' recent form and the starting pitching matchup, I'm leaning towards Oregon State to take this one. The Beavers' offense is clicking, and Kleinschmit has been solid on the mound. The Gaels, on the other hand, will need Sarantos to step up and contain the Beavers' powerful offense.

The odds reflect the Beavers' favoritism, with DraftKings listing them at -3.5 with a price of 1.77. I think this is a good value, considering the Beavers' recent performance and the starting pitching advantage.

Best Bet: Oregon State Beavers -3.5 (1.77 at DraftKings)

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