Ole Miss vs. North Carolina Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest College World Series Odds for Friday, June 12th
The Ole Miss Rebels surprised the Auburn Tigers and advanced to the College World Series where they will meet the North Carolina Tar Heels new favorite. Who will come out on top in this double elimination first game? Let's take a look at this Ole Miss vs. North Carolina prediction and best bet for Friday, June 12th in Omaha.
Peter Alexis - June 12, 2026, 12:58 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadOle Miss vs. North Carolina Prediction: Can Rebels Stay Hot, Upset Favored Tar Heels in College World Series Opener?
Ole Miss faces North Carolina in the College World Series on Friday, June 12, at 7 p.m. ET at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The Tar Heels enter as -140 favorites, with Ole Miss priced at +120, while North Carolina is laying 1.5 runs at +130 and the total sits at 8.5.
North Carolina has become one of the new title favorites at +300 after surviving a dramatic Super Regional against USC, but Ole Miss may be the hotter side. The Rebels upset Auburn repeatedly to reach Omaha, winning five straight NCAA Tournament games and carrying the kind of momentum that can be dangerous in a neutral-site opener.
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Ole Miss vs. North Carolina Odds
Ole Miss vs. North Carolina Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
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Ole Miss vs. North Carolina Prediction
North Carolina’s run has been defined by resilience. The Tar Heels survived another Game 3 scare against USC, coming from two runs down before Owen Hull’s walk-off double sent them to the College World Series. UNC also has a strong offensive profile with Hull, Jake Schaffner, Gavin Gallaher, and Erik Paulson, plus enough pitching depth to justify its favorite status.
Ole Miss has been more unlikely, but the Rebels are playing their best baseball at exactly the right time. They opened the Auburn Super Regional with a 6-4 win, then punched their ticket with a 5-3 Game 2 victory powered by Taylor Rabe’s seven strong innings and back-to-back eighth-inning home runs from Will Furniss and Trisan Bissetta.
The concern with North Carolina is the slow-start pattern. The Tar Heels have shown they can dig out of holes, but that is a dangerous way to live in Omaha against a team that has already proven it can beat high-end SEC competition. Ole Miss has the pitching, power, and current confidence to put pressure on UNC early rather than letting the favorite settle into the game.
Ole Miss vs. North Carolina Best Bet
- Pick: Ole Miss Moneyline (+120) Check out the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
North Carolina deserves respect, but this number gives value to the hotter underdog. Ole Miss has already handled a tough road through Auburn, and its current form makes it difficult to fade in a neutral-site opener. If the Rebels keep generating loud contact and avoid letting UNC’s lineup build late-game momentum, they have a real path to another upset.
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