Alabama vs. Texas Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest College World Series Odds for Monday, June 15th
Alabama and Texas both got blown away in their College World Series opener, and are now backs against the wall to avoid elimination. Can the Longhorns rally on Monday afternoon? Let's take a look at this Alabama vs. Texas prediction and best bet for Monday, June 15th at the College World Series.
Peter Alexis - June 15, 2026, 12:50 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadAlabama vs. Texas Prediction: Can Longhorns Bounce Back, Blowout Crimson Tide on Monday Afternoon in College World Series Elimination Game?
Alabama faces Texas in a College World Series elimination game on Monday, June 15, at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Texas is a -280 favorite, Alabama is +210, the Longhorns are laying 2.5 runs, and the total sits at 11.5.
Both teams enter off ugly openers. Alabama was shut out 9-0 by Oklahoma, while Texas fell 7-1 to Georgia after a flat offensive showing and defensive mistakes. Now two SEC powers meet with one season ending, and Texas needs its lineup to respond after being held down in the opener.
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Alabama vs. Texas Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
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Alabama vs. Texas Prediction
Texas still has the stronger offensive profile, even if the Georgia game did not show it. The Longhorns ran into a dominant pitching performance from Joey Volchko and never built enough pressure to force Georgia into uncomfortable bullpen decisions. In an elimination game, the urgency should be different, especially with Texas needing to avoid another slow offensive start.
Alabama’s issue is that its opener exposed both offensive and pitching concerns. The Tide managed only five singles against Oklahoma and also gave up nine runs, with the Sooners producing 11 hits and controlling the game early. That creates a difficult turnaround spot against a Texas lineup that should be aggressive from the first inning.
The team total is more attractive than laying a heavy moneyline or trusting the run line. Texas does not need Alabama to collapse completely, it just needs to turn traffic into crooked innings against a staff that already got pushed around once in Omaha. The Longhorns should have enough quality throughout the order to generate consistent scoring chances.
Alabama vs. Texas Best Bet
- Pick: Texas Over 6.5 Team Total Runs (-105) Check out the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
This is a bounce-back spot for Texas’ offense more than a pure side play. The Longhorns should come out with urgency, attack early, and force Alabama into pitching stress before the middle innings.
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