# Los Angeles Regional Preview & Picks - 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Betting Odds (Ep. 217)

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Podcast: [The College Baseball Experience](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-college-baseball-experience-5326171)
Published: 2026-05-28T10:42:24+00:00
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## Resource

The episode opens with sponsor promos and then breaks down the Los Angeles Regional at UCLA’s Jackie Robinson Stadium, using DraftKings odds: UCLA -900, Virginia Tech +1200, Cal Poly +1500, and St. Mary’s +2200. The hosts debate whether UCLA’s heavy price is worth it, noting UCLA is 51-6 but has looked less dominant recently and that losing the first game in this format can derail a favorite. They see limited threat from Virginia Tech, citing the Hokies’ 7-13 Quad 1 record and struggles in ACC series, while highlighting UCLA’s four losses to California mid-majors—relevant with Cal Poly and St. Mary’s in the field. The group lands on Cal Poly as the best value, praising its Big West-tested approach, run manufacturing, strong pitching staff, and key arms and hitters, and ultimately agrees on the Mustangs as the value play. 00:00 Intro 00:57 Los Angeles Regional Odds 02:01 Is UCLA Overpriced? 03:43 Cal Poly Baseball Analysis 08:32 Final Consensus

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