The SEC Is Rolling Into Omaha Already, And David Bearman Just Dropped The Pick That Has Everyone Freaking Out

Alright, Seattle, listen up! Even if it’s not our Mariners hitting bombs at T-Mobile Park right now, there's some wild baseball action about to kick off that you gotta know about. The 2026 College World Series starts this Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m. ET, and folks, it's already looking like an SEC takeover. Five of the eight teams heading to Omaha are from the SEC, including two of the top three favorites. And guess what? SportsLine's expert, David Bearman, a dude who's been absolutely lights-out with his college baseball picks, just laid out his top futures bets, and one team in particular has him buzzing!

Omaha's All About That SEC Flavor, Baby!

It's undeniable, the SEC is basically running the show in Omaha. We've got two titans, Georgia at +300 and Texas at +320, sitting right there at the top, just behind the slight overall favorite, UNC, at +290. But don't sleep on West Virginia (+700) or Ole Miss (+800), who are also in the mix of top contenders. Now, Omaha is famous for those Cinderella stories, like Coastal Carolina pulling off a stunner last year to make the finals. So while Alabama (+1300), Oklahoma (+1800), and Troy (+2700) are definite longshots, anything can happen. What's wild is FanDuel even has an "SEC vs. the Field" market, with any SEC winner going for +215 and "the Field" at +160. Talk about confidence in the conference! And look, Bearman isn't just some random pundit. He's on a sizzling run this season, going 79-54-3 overall, banking +17.61 units, and rocking a 14-7 record in the Regionals. Plus, he nailed a WVU/Troy Super Regional parlay. This guy knows his stuff.

Bearman's Big Bet: Why Everything's Coming Up Texas

So, who's Bearman locking in for his top 2026 CWS futures pick? He's all in on Texas at +320 to win it all! He sees the winner emerging from the all-SEC side of the bracket, and he’s got it coming down to a Georgia versus Texas showdown, with the Longhorns ultimately prevailing. Bearman told SportsLine it's "splitting hairs" between them, both having "exceptional top-of-the-line rotations and powerful lineups." Georgia actually leads all teams in home runs. But for Bearman, the real edge goes to Texas because of their overall pitching, ranking 13th in ERA at 4.08 compared to Georgia's 58th at 4.92. The key matchup? It's all about the aces, Joey Volchko for Georgia versus Dylan Volantis for Texas, who are probably going to face off Saturday night. Volantis has been just lights-out consistent lately, pitching outstanding in both his Regional and Super Regional starts, throwing 12 innings, giving up just 3 earned runs, racking up 17 strikeouts, and walking only 5. Volchko was great against LIU in the Regionals, but he struggled against Miss State in both the SEC Tournament and Super Regionals. That consistency could be the difference maker! This Friday, the College World Series kicks off, and it's gonna be electric. Can Texas live up to Bearman's hype and claim the title? Or will one of those longshots crash the party? We'll be watching!

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