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College World Series 2022 Power Rankings Based off Vegas Odds (Who's the Top Team Entering the Semifinals?)

By Ben Heisler

First baseman Tim Elko and the Ole Miss Rebels went from having the longest odds at +950, to the shortest odds at +140 in the College World Series.
First baseman Tim Elko and the Ole Miss Rebels went from having the longest odds at +950, to the shortest odds at +140 in the College World Series. / Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
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We're five days into the Men's College World Series in Omaha, and after my previous set of Power Rankings, I've seen my top two teams get eliminated in Stanford and Texas.

"That's not good for business..."

With the semifinals set to start today with Texas A&M and Oklahoma, here's how the latest consensus odds stack up ahead of Wednesday's matchups.

College World Series Odds (as of Wednesday, June 22)

  • Ole Miss +140 (previously +950)
  • Oklahoma +150 (previously +950)
  • Arkansas +500 (previously +550)
  • Texas A&M +800 (previously +550)

We've got one more crack to get this right, and while I had Arkansas (3), Oklahoma (4), and Ole Miss (5) after the top two teams went home, the amount of upsets happening in Omaha could open this tournament up even more. The two teams with the longest odds at the start of the Men's College World Series are now the two favorites to win it all!

Here are my final rankings heading into the semifinals from Omaha.

College World Series Baseball Power Rankings

1. Oklahoma +150

Oklahoma Sooners pitcher Trevin Michael (99) gets congratulated following the Sooners' recent victory in Omaha.
Oklahoma Sooners pitcher Trevin Michael (99) gets congratulated following the Sooners' recent victory in Omaha. / Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Think there's some pride on the line going in for the last (current) non-SEC team left?

The Sooners have 23 hits, 19 singles so far during the MCWS. They've consistently taken quality at-bats and while the power hasn't always been there, this is still a team that ranked 20th in total runs scored this season.

2. Ole Miss +140

The Ole Miss Rebels celebrate another win during their College World Series run.
The Ole Miss Rebels celebrate another win during their College World Series run. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

The Rebels have been red hot at the dish, with Calvin Harris crushing vs. Arkansas on Monday with two doubles, a homer and 4 RBI. They're scoring over 9 runs a game in the postseason, and are led by first baseman Tim Elko, who's nickname is "The Legend."

So far in the playoffs, he's hitting .407 with four home runs and 13 RBI.

3. Arkansas +500

Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Austin Ledbetter throws in the Razorbacks 11-1 drubbing of SEC-rival Auburn Tuesday night.
Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Austin Ledbetter throws in the Razorbacks 11-1 drubbing of SEC-rival Auburn Tuesday night. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Which version of the Razorbacks will show up? The team that won by 15 and 10 so far in the MCWS? Or the team that lost by 8.

Peyton Stovall has been on fire offensively for Arkansas, going 9-16 with 10 RBI so far. He's just a freshman, but he's a name to remember in a few years on Draft Night in MLB.

4. Texas A&M +800

Texas A&M Aggies first baseman Jack Moss (9) is fired up about advancing in the College World Series over Notre Dame.
Texas A&M Aggies first baseman Jack Moss (9) is fired up about advancing in the College World Series over Notre Dame. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

The key number for the Aggies is six. When they score 6 or more runs, they're 29-6 this season. Problem is, OU is only allowing 5.3 runs during the playoffs.

Jordan Thompson leads the way offensively for the Aggies with three home runs in eight postseason games, along with Austin Bost.

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