Troy vs. Florida Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest NCAA Baseball Odds for Monday, June 1 Elimination Game
The Florida Gators are trying to avoid a big upset at the hands of the Troy Trojans on Monday night at home. They just gave up 16 runs to them, can they quell the rebellion in Gainesville tonight? Let's take a look at this Troy vs. Florida prediction and best bet for the NCAA Regional Final.
Peter Alexis - June 1, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadTroy vs. Florida Prediction: Can Trojans Continue Upset Streak, Stun Gators in NCAA Baseball Elimination Game?
Troy and Florida meet Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. ET in Gainesville for a winner-take-all NCAA Baseball Regional final. Florida is favored at -330 on the moneyline and -2.5 on the run line, while Troy comes back at +240 after forcing this elimination rematch with a stunning 16-11 win over the Gators on Sunday.
The stakes are simple. The winner advances to the Super Regionals, while the loser’s season ends. Florida entered the NCAA Tournament as the No. 8 national seed after a 39-19 regular season, but Troy has already shown it can take the fight directly to the host team.
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Troy vs. Florida Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: SEC Network
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Troy vs. Florida Prediction
Troy Trojans (+240)
Troy’s upset case starts with Sunday’s offensive explosion. The Trojans hammered Florida 16-11 in Gainesville, forcing the decisive Monday matchup and proving this regional is no longer just about Florida’s home-field edge. Troy did not merely sneak out a low-scoring upset. It traded power, pressure, and run production with one of the tournament’s national seeds and came out on top.
The Trojans have enough lineup firepower to make the +240 price interesting. Jimmy Janicki leads Troy with 19 home runs, a .346 average, and 83 RBI, while Aaron Piasecki enters as one of the team’s most reliable table-setters with a .350 average, .460 on-base percentage, and .537 slugging percentage. That gives Troy both the thump to answer Florida’s power and the on-base profile to build innings.
The question is pitching. Both teams are coming off a wild 27-run game, and elimination baseball usually forces managers to be aggressive with arms. Troy will need to piece together enough quality innings to avoid turning this into another complete slugfest, but the Trojans have already shown they can handle the environment and pressure at Condron Family Ballpark.
Florida Gators (-330)
Florida still has the deeper roster, the home crowd, and the national-seed profile. The Gators entered the bracket as one of the top 16 seeds and have the offensive talent to erase deficits quickly, led by Brendan Lawson’s 19 home runs and Caden McDonald’s .333 average and .733 slugging percentage. Florida is favored for a reason, especially in a home regional elimination game.
The concern is that Sunday exposed the Gators’ pitching vulnerability at the worst possible time. Giving up 16 runs in a regional final setup puts pressure on every decision Monday, and the staff now has to regroup quickly with the season on the line. Florida can win this game with its bats, but asking the Gators to cover a big favorite price after being hit that hard is risky.
Troy vs. Florida Best Bet
- Pick: Troy Moneyline (+240) Check out the best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook
Troy moneyline at +240 is the value angle. Florida may still have the better roster on paper, but Troy just proved it can win this exact matchup in this exact ballpark. With the Trojans swinging hot, already comfortable in Gainesville, and priced like Sunday’s win was a fluke, the upset shot is worth backing.
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