USC vs. Texas A&M Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest NCAA Baseball Odds for Monday, June 1 Regional Final
The USC Trojans are looking for the slight spoiler play on Monday night when they visit the 12th-seeded Texas A&M Aggies in the Regional Final. Can the Trojans pull off the upset tonight? Let's take a look at this USC vs. Texas A&M prediction and best bet for Monday, June 1.
Peter Alexis - June 1, 2026, 5:50 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadUSC vs. Texas A&M Prediction: Can Aggies Defend Home Field as Slight Favorite in Monday's Regional Final?
USC and Texas A&M meet Monday, June 1, at 9 p.m. ET in College Station for a winner-take-all NCAA Baseball Regional final. Texas A&M is favored at -172 on the moneyline and -1.5 on the run line, while USC is +134 after blasting the Aggies 14-3 on Sunday to force one more game.
The winner moves on to face No. 5 national seed North Carolina in the Super Regionals, while the loser is done. Texas A&M entered the tournament as the No. 12 national seed with a 39-14 regular-season record, but USC has caught fire offensively at the perfect time.
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USC vs. Texas A&M Odds
USC vs. Texas A&M Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN2
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USC vs. Texas A&M Prediction
USC Trojans (+134)
USC enters this game with real momentum after hammering Texas A&M 14-3 on Sunday, snapping the Aggies’ 14-game home postseason winning streak. The Trojans also eliminated Lamar 19-6 earlier in the regional, meaning their offense has been loud for multiple games, not just one hot night.
The lineup has produced up and down the order. Andrew Lamb drove in five runs against Texas A&M, including a three-run homer, while six USC players finished with multiple hits. The Trojans also bring strong season-long offensive numbers into the rematch, including 86 home runs, a .379 on-base percentage, and a .471 slugging percentage. Walter Urbon’s .410 average and Augie Lopez’s 18 home runs give USC multiple ways to create pressure.
The challenge is pitching depth. Andrew Johnson gave USC a massive 124-pitch, 7⅓-inning outing Sunday, which was exactly what the Trojans needed to force the deciding game. Now both teams have to manage tired staffs, and USC must avoid giving Texas A&M the kind of early crooked number that lets the home crowd take over.
Texas A&M Aggies (-172)
Texas A&M still has the home-field edge and the stronger overall seed profile, but the Aggies are coming off their worst game of the regional. Sunday’s 14-3 loss forced Mike Earley’s team into a rebound spot, and the Aggies used six pitchers in the defeat, which adds another layer to the pitching question entering Monday.
The offense remains dangerous. Texas A&M has 130 home runs, a .424 on-base percentage, and a .571 slugging percentage on the season, with Caden Sorrell leading the way at 23 home runs and 76 RBI. Ben Royo’s .450 average and .725 slugging percentage add another high-end bat to a lineup that can turn any inning quickly.
The total sits at 13.5, but this setup points toward more mound caution than the recent scores suggest. These are elimination games, and both dugouts should manage aggressively with their best available arms. Texas A&M has the lineup to explode, and USC has been red hot, but the pressure of a regional final often changes how teams handle pitching, bunts, bullpen matchups, and late-inning risk.
USC vs. Texas A&M Best Bet
- Pick: Under 13.5 Total Runs (-105) Check out the best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook
Under 13.5 total runs is the play. The recent head-to-head result screams over, but Monday’s winner-take-all setup should tighten the approach from both sides. Texas A&M and USC both have dangerous lineups, yet with a Super Regional berth on the line, expect more conservative mound management and a lower-scoring game than Sunday’s blowout.
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