Ryan Aber, The Oklahoman Why Oklahoma will win: With Jordy Bahl pitching the way she is right now, and the depth of OU's lineup, it's hard not. Oklahoma leads an eight-team field in the Women's College World Series this week in Oklahoma City. Duke softball betting odds to win the WCWS, NCAA Tournament Duke softball is + (bet $ to win $3,) to win the Women's. Who is your pick for WCWS Wcws odds Dalton-Hill: I like Tennessee's Kiki Milloy. If she can continue to put up impressive numbers, she has a chance.
Who is favored to win WCWS? The Oklahoma Sooners softball team
Why is the WCWS always in Oklahoma? Oklahoma City was a softball hub before the Women's College World Series because it has been the home of USA Softball since 1966. Originally known as the Amateur Softball Association, the organization relocated from New Jersey more than 50 years ago and two decades before USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium opened.
Who did OSU lose to in WCWS? In the NCAA Women's College World Series, Oklahoma State lost its first game of the Series, 2-1, to the eventual champion UCLA, and lost in its second game, 1-0, to Fresno State, the runner-up in the tournament.
Our experts break down the biggest challenge facing Oklahoma's chances at making history, the matchups they're looking forward to watching and who the ultimate difference-maker could be over the next week. Jenny Dalton-Hill: We saw multiple pitching changes with high-caliber pitchers effectively attack the Sooners this season. Clemson used multiple pitchers in the supers and came close to beating them.
One pitch away from a victory. Oklahoma had hiccups defensively in those pressure situations. While Oklahoma's lineup is completely stacked with reserves on the bench, finding a way to make the Sooners uncomfortable is the only way to beat them. Amanda Scarborough: The game-planning of Florida State.
Florida State's coaching staff always comes up with the best plans in terms of defensive shifts, pitching to matchups and unique approaches to hit off each pitcher they face. The players are always prepared and confident in their plans. Plus, many of their players have WCWS experience. Kayla Braud: A pitching duo the Sooners haven't seen this season could be the difference for someone looking to beat Oklahoma.
Dalton-Hill: Stanford made a difficult decision in March that ultimately set it up to succeed in the postseason. Resting Nijaree Canady for four weeks due to shoulder soreness allowed her to be rested, pain free and dominant at the end of the season.
It was a gutsy call by Jessica Allister to rest her freshman, but that made all the difference. Scarborough: Oklahoma State. The Cowgirls' record coming into the NCAA tournament in their last 13 games was , and quite frankly, they just looked off.
But in between the Selection Show and the first day of regionals, they have reset and completely turned things around. They're a perfect in the tournament, are outscoring their opponents and look like the team we saw in February and March that was dominating its opponents. Braud: There's quite a few people who questioned Alabama's No. Yet with the injury to Montana Fouts and an offense that doesn't average many runs per game, what the Crimson Tide did in the past two weeks was nothing short of impressive.
Jaala Torrence's performance in the regional round without Fouts and then their comeback in supers after dropping Game 1 to the Big Ten champs showed the fight of the Tide. Wcws odds The Sooners come into Oklahoma City as back-to-back national champions, the first of those titles coming at the hands of the Seminoles in They are once again the heavy favorites after going this season. First, however, the Seminoles must survive a bracket that includes No.
They also must contend with No. Florida State won the national championship in Can they win another. Here's what softball experts are saying:. Live updates: Florida State vs. Oklahoma for the Women's College World Series championship. Oklahoma won A young team during the season, the Texas Longhorns had some big wins to get to the super regionals before falling to the Tennessee Volunteers.
There were many arguments about this Clemson team being underseeded after the way they nearly pushed Oklahoma to a Game 3 in the super regionals. The Tigers also boast one of the best players in the game, Valerie Cagle. Duke made an incredible run to the super regionals despite a young roster.
If Baylor can keep Dariana Orme fresh throughout the season, the Bears will be a threat in tournament play. You can also follow John on Twitter john9williams. Please enter an email address. Something went wrong. Of course, Oklahoma is expected to be in the mix. More Softball.