Match Analysis: Kansas St Wildcats vs UTSA Roadrunners – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-30
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Austin, Texas (Neutral Site)
Game Overview
Kansas State Wildcats face the UTSA Roadrunners in the 2025 NCAA Baseball postseason, with both teams aiming to advance further in the tournament. The game is scheduled as a neutral site matchup, with Kansas State coming off a strong 2024 season that saw them reach the NCAA Super Regionals and set program records in several pitching and fielding categories. UTSA has shown resilience and the ability to win close games, including recent victories over ranked opponents, but enters as the slight underdog in the betting markets[4][5].
Key Factors to Consider
- Kansas State is riding momentum from a record-setting 2024 season, returning 20 letterwinners and excelling in pitching and defense. UTSA has posted quality wins but also suffered losses to strong teams, indicating a slightly less consistent profile. Kansas State’s pitching depth and baserunning stats (top in stolen bases in the Big 12) provide a notable edge[5].
- Recent direct head-to-head data is not available, making this a fresh matchup in postseason play. Both teams are likely unfamiliar with each other's specific tendencies.
- No specific injury updates are available at this time. Both teams are expected to be near full strength.
- The game is played at a neutral site in Austin, Texas, which may minimize home-field bias. Weather forecasts for late May in Austin typically feature warm conditions, which can favor hitters but may also impact pitching endurance.
- Both teams are highly motivated as this is a postseason game. Kansas State is looking to build on their recent success and establish themselves as a consistent contender, while UTSA aims to make a statement by advancing past a respected opponent.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | Kansas St Wildcats: 105, UTSA Roadrunners: -135 | UTSA Roadrunners | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | UTSA Roadrunners -4% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
🔥 Best Value Pick: UTSA Roadrunners at -4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given Kansas State's strong pitching and baserunning, as well as their experience in high-pressure games, they have a slight edge despite UTSA's recent upsets. However, with UTSA's recent wins over ranked teams and the neutral site environment, this is expected to be a closely contested match. The predicted outcome tilts just slightly in favor of Kansas State due to their depth and recent success[5][4].
Predicted Score: Kansas State Wildcats 5, UTSA Roadrunners 4 (projected to be close, but Kansas State has a slight edge in a tight game)