Texas Favored In Game 1 of The Women’s College World Series

• The Texas Longhorns are favored by a run and a half over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Game 1 of the Women’s College World Series.
• Texas Tech’s NiJaree Canady led the nation in ERA at 0.90.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Women’s College World Series kicks off tonight at 8 PM EST with a high-stakes in-state showdown between the Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders.

This is the first time since 2004 that two teams from the same state face off in the WCWS finals, echoing the classic California vs UCLA matchup from two decades ago.

Texas Tech vs Texas Game Odds

According to legal sports betting sites, the Longhorns are slight favorites to win outright, while Texas Tech is favored to cover the spread at -200.

The best value lies in Texas’ -130 moneyline to win Game 1, especially given their recent dominance in the rivalry.

Elite Pitching, But Texas Offense Tips the Scales

Both teams feature standout pitchers: NiJaree Canady for Texas Tech and Teagan Kavan for Texas. Canady led all of Division I with a 0.90 ERA, while Kavan posted a strong 2.33 ERA this season.

Texas Tech has allowed no more than two runs since the Super Regional against #5 Florida State. Meanwhile, Texas has notched two shutouts in their last three games.

However, Texas has the edge offensively, ranking 13th in the country with 7.25 runs per game, compared to Texas Tech’s 6.12 (35th). Texas has scored 4+ runs in four straight games, while Texas Tech hasn’t scored more than three runs since the Lubbock Regional.

Texas’ Dominance in Rivalry

Historically, Texas has owned this matchup. They are 56-11 all-time vs. Texas Tech and are on a 14-game winning streak against the Red Raiders dating back to May 2021. They also won both meetings earlier in 2025, including an 11-0 blowout.

Even though the finals are being played in Oklahoma City – right near the University of Oklahoma – this all-Texas championship is sure to grab attention nationwide.

Given the trends and Texas’ all-around strength, backing the Longhorns to win Game 1 at -130 odds looks like the best bet.

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