Coastal Carolina vs LSU Game 1 Prediction: 2025 College World Series Finals
Last updated June 19, 2025
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and the LSU Tigers are set to meet in Game 1 of the 2025 College World Series Championship on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Coastal comes into the championship series riding a scorching 26-game winning streak, while LSU arrives off a dramatic walk-off win to punch its ticket to the finals. With two elite programs squaring off for the national title, bettors have plenty to digest heading into this prime-time showdown. Here, we break the game down and give you our Coastal Carolina vs LSU prediction for Game 1.
Our Coastal Carolina vs LSU Game 1 Pick
Pick: Coastal Carolina over LSU (+135)
Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs LSU Tigers
- Date & Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- Stadium: Charles Schwab Field, Omaha, NE
- Broadcast: ESPN
| Odds | Moneyline |
|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina | +135 |
| LSU | –175 |
Key Storylines
Bettors should be sure to consider the following before making their college baseball picks for this game:
Pitching form
LSU’s ace Kade Anderson has been near unhittable all postseason, and he will likely get the ball to start this series for the Tigers. Coastal’s starter is still unconfirmed, but their pitching staff has been lights out in Omaha, giving up a total of nine runs through their first three games of this event.
Bullpen usage
Bullpen usage shouldn't be a huge concern coming into this championship series opener. Both teams have a few days to get their bullpens organized, with both teams set to benefit greatly from the fact that they did not need to play second semifinal games on Thursday by going 3-0 through their halves of the bracket to reach this point.
Recent team streaks
- Coastal Carolina: 26-game winning streak, including three straight wins here in Omaha.
- LSU: 6 game winning streak, riding momentum from a walk-off 3-run ninth to eliminate Arkansas on Wednesday.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Coastal is 26–0 SU over its last 26.
- These teams have met twice all-time, with both matchups taking place in the 2016 Super Regionals. Coastal swept that series and went onto win the national championship.
Coastal Carolina vs LSU Game 1 Model Projection
Score Projection: Coastal Carolina 5 – LSU 4
Win Probability: Coastal Carolina 55%, LSU 45%
Final Thoughts
✅ The Chanticleers have held their first three opponents in Omaha under five runs in each game.
Both teams bring elite pitching, top-tier offense, and momentum into Game 1. LSU's ace Anderson is a formidable opponent, but Coastal Carolina's 26-game win streak speaks volumes about who they are as a team. The Chanticleers are battle-tested, and their underdog value at +135 is too strong to ignore. Expect a close, low-scoring duel with Coastal snagging the opener and taking control of this best-of-three series.
