Texas Baseball vs. OU: Betting odds, TV/stream info, pick
What is turning out to be one of the more important weekend series of the Big 12 slate for head coach David Pierce and No. 8 ranked Texas baseball is set to start on April 1 against the rival Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry game on the diamond. Texas is set to take on the Sooners in a three-game weekend series at a neutral site.
This weekend series will take place at the home of the MLB’s Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX.
Moreover, Pierce and the Longhorns come into this critical three-game weekend series against the Sooners sporting a record of 19-8 (1-2 Big 12) following a tough three-run loss to the in-state rival Texas A&M Aggies in a one-game midweek series on March 29. Texas has also now lost three of their last four games dating back to a series loss last weekend at the hands of the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma comes into this meeting with Texas sporting a record of 15-8 (2-1 Big 12) following their 7-6 win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys back on March 29. Oklahoma has won three of their last four coming into this one.
Here’s a look at the betting odds, TV/streaming information, and game pick as Texas takes on Oklahoma at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX, on April 1 with first pitch time set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
Texas baseball vs. Oklahoma betting odds
According to WynnBet, Texas is favorited in the money line over Oklahoma -215 in this game on April 1. And the over/under is set at 11.5 runs.
Texas baseball vs. Oklahoma TV/streaming info
TV: ESPN2
Stream: WatchESPN
Radio: 104.9 FM The Horn/1260 AM
Texas baseball vs. Oklahoma pick
Texas has the right pitcher taking the mound in this one. Pierce is giving the mound to the redshirt sophomore left-hander Pete Hansen for this series opener in Red River against the Sooners.
Hansen comes into this game with a record of 4-0 and a 2.83 earned run average. His last start resulted in a loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders last week. But Hansen didn’t get the loss officially as that was handed to the bullpen. Although, Hansen did give up three earned in seven innings of work on the mound in his last start against Texas Tech.
Moreover, the Longhorns clearly need a solid performance from their staff in this one. Texas’ pitching has taken a large hit of late. And if the Longhorns want to start finding consistent success in the win column once again, this pitching staff has to improve throughout Big 12 play.
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This still feels like a game, though, that the Longhorns should win. It can generate a lot of momentum and the Texas bats haven’t slowed down of late, despite the rampant pitching struggles. Expect Hansen and the Longhorns to come out with a win in this series opener against the Sooners.