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Omaha weather report for Men's College World Series - June 18: Weather forecast for NCAA baseball championship

The 2024 College World Series has been one of the more exciting tournaments in recent memory, but one uncontrollable factor has been the weather. The forecast for Tuesday's elimination bracket games in Omaha, Nebraska is going to be interesting as there is expected to be some inclement weather, with rain coming down as the night goes on.

The first game of the day between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Florida State Seminoles, is expected to be played without a hitch. However, the second game of the day between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Florida Gators is going to have some weather issues.

With rainfall expected to come down and last throughout the night, there are potential scenarios that could happen for the second elimination game. This is not the first time games in this year's World Series have been affected by weather, as the Texas A&M Aggies and the Florida Gators first-round game saw more than a four-hour rain delay.

Who is predicted to win the College World Series?

According to the most recent betting odds, the Tennessee Volunteers are the overwhelming favorites to win the 2024 College World Series. With six teams currently remaining in the tournament, below are the best odds for each team.

  • Tennessee Volunteers: -115
  • Texas A&M Aggies: +165
  • Kentucky Wildcats: +1500
  • Florida State Seminoles: +2200
  • North Carolina Tar Heels: +2500
  • Florida Gators: +2500

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What channel is the College World Series on?

Tuesday's slate of the College World Series consists of two elimination games. Both of them are going to air on ESPN proper and will be available on ESPN+, Sling, Hulu + Live Sports and YouTube TV.

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