In an exciting clash of college baseball titans, the 2024 College World Series final is all set to commence this Saturday. The top-seeded Tennessee Volunteers will be facing off against the No. 3 seed Texas A&M Aggies in Game 1, which will take place at 7:30 p.m. ET at Charles Schwab Field Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska.

This matchup marks the second consecutive all-SEC final and the third in the past four years. Previously, Mississippi State defeated Vanderbilt in 2021, and LSU emerged victorious against Florida last season. This year, both Tennessee and Texas A&M are vying for their first-ever national championship in program history.

According to the latest CWS futures odds, the Volunteers enter as -205 favorites to win the title, while the Aggies are considered the underdogs with odds of +164. Additionally, Tennessee holds a -184 favorite status to win Game 1, with the total points set at 11.5 for that matchup.

SportsLine baseball experts Matt Severance and Bruce Marshall have weighed in on the highly-anticipated series and shared their predictions ahead of the final. Severance, an experienced writer and handicapper, has been consistently successful in multiple sports since 2005. Over the past three years, he has accumulated nearly 24 units in MLB picks, going 97-59 in his last 156 money-line selections and generating over $1,100 for $100 bettors.

Marshall, renowned for his work with the Gold Sheet sports betting newsletter, is a sought-after guest on various sports talk radio and TV shows nationwide. With a track record of 34-11-2 in his last 47 MLB over/under picks, he has amassed profits exceeding $2,100.

Both Severance and Marshall have provided their top bets for the College World Series final between Tennessee and Texas A&M. Included among their recommendations are several picks for Game 1, along with thorough breakdowns of the matchup. To make informed decisions before placing any bets of your own, be sure to check out their expert picks.

Join SportsLine now to access the College World Series best bet picks from these seasoned baseball experts, who have consistently delivered winning MLB selections. Stay tuned for an exhilarating finale as the Volunteers and Aggies compete for the coveted national title.