FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Razorbacks are again the betting favorite to win the College World Series based on revised odds released this week heading into the eight NCAA super regionals.
The top national seed and consensus No. 1 for more than two months, the University of Arkansas has a remarkable track record for winning every weekend, all 16 weeks this season, though seldom in overpowering fashion.
The Razorbacks (49-11) host piping hot North Carolina State (33-17) this weekend, with the best-of-three series starting tonight at 5 at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Arkansas left-hander Patrick Wicklander (6-1, 2.17 ERA) will oppose North Carolina State right-hander Reid Johnston (8-2, 3.