Clemson Regional Odds
 | Clemson Tigers | +105 |
 | Vanderbilt Commodores | +160 |
 | Coastal Carolina Chantlicleers | +450 |
 | High Point Panthers | +3500 |
Clemson was a preseason darling in the betting market, living up to those expectations with a Super Regional seed. Like last season, the Tigers must beat a 2-seed from the SEC if they want to advance to the Round of 16.
Head coach Erik Bakich's roster suffered injuries throughout the season but now has plenty of options at starting pitcher with the return of sophomore Tristan Smith.
Fielding percentage is the biggest issue for Clemson, and it proved to be a factor in a nonconference loss to Georgia and a recent sweep by Wake Forest.
Vanderbilt entered the SEC Tournament with an outside chance of being left out of Regionals. The Commodores caught fire in Hoover, eventually getting knocked out by Tennessee in the semifinals.
Head coach Tim Corbin has won 10 Regionals and two national titles in his 22 years in Nashville. His most recent national title came in 2019, coaching against Bakich's former Michigan team.
The biggest hurdle for the Commodores comes in playing away from Hawkins Field, as they've collected a 4-12 record on the road.
Plenty of noise came from the selection committee's decision to include Coastal Carolina, the seventh-seeded team from the Sun Belt. The Chanticleers struggled down the stretch, losing nine straight games, including sweeps to Troy and Southern Miss.
Coastal took the opening game of the conference tournament before drubbings by Southern Miss and Appalachian State. Head coach Gary Gilmore was bound for retirement but will have to put those plans on hold for at least another week.
Vanderbilt and Clemson are on a collision course, as every pitching matchup is projected at -110 with the exception of one player. Freshman Aidan Knaak is the best starter on the Tigers' staff, generating a -160 moneyline against any pitcher the Commodores send to the mound.
Clemson's starting pitching plan is unknown, but Knaak must roll through the Vandy Boys at some point.
The true series price for Clemson is 56% — approximately -130. Depending on the price in the market, look to take Clemson for the Regional or hold for the single game Knaak is pitching.
Pick: Clemson -110 or Better
Read Collin Wilson's full college baseball betting preview for the 2024 NCAA Regionals here.
