- Duke is a -360 moneyline favorite over Murray State in Game 1 of the Durham Super Regionals on Saturday
- Nic Schutte (8-3, 4.55 ERA) is expected to start for the Racers, while the Blue Devils will counter with Owen Proksch (3-3, 4.83 ERA)
- Keep reading for the Murray State vs Duke odds, plus picks and best bets below
Murray State has surprised everyone by reaching the Super Regionals, where they face Duke in a best-of-three series for a spot in the 2025 College World Series. Game 1 is on Saturday, June 7, and sportsbooks favor the Blue Devils heavily for the opener at home.
The game starts at 1pm ET at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., broadcasted on ESPNU and ESPN+.
Murray State vs Duke Odds
The Blue Devils are -360 moneyline favorites and are giving 3.5 runs on the spread. Murray State is a +260 underdog, with the run total at 13.0.
Odds as of June 6th at bet365. Claim the bet365 bonus code to bet on college baseball today.
Murray State vs Duke Picks and Best Bets
- Duke Blue Devils Over 7.5 Runs (-130) at bet365
The Racers will send junior Nic Schutte to the mound, following his struggles in the Regionals. Though Schutte excelled during the 2025 campaign against weaker teams, he faced challenges against strong SEC competition.
Schutte made two appearances last weekend against Ole Miss, allowing 7 hits and 9 earned runs over 8.2 innings. Despite an 8-3 record, he has faced control issues, allowing 3 or more walks in five games and giving up 6 home runs. This is concerning against Duke’s potent lineup.
Duke ranks fifth in weighted runs created and 12th in OBP. They lead in walk rates and have low strikeout rates. Ben Miller is their top power option with 20 home runs, and 11 players have an on base percentage of .400 or higher.
Nick Shutte vs Owen Proksch Stats
The Blue Devils scored 21 runs in three Regional Round matchups, with a +11 run differential. Schutte and the Murray State staff are vulnerable, with a team ERA over 7.00 in the last 10 games.
Murray State’s offense kept them in the College World Series odds by scoring 33 runs against Ole Miss and Georgia Tech, but their pitching allowed 41. Their pitchers gave up 11+ runs in all outings, including 19 against the Rebels. Duke should exceed its 7.5 run team total, while Murray State struggles to keep up.
Duke allowed only 10 runs during Regionals weekend and will rely on Owen Proksch on Saturday. Proksch struck out 8 Oklahoma State hitters last time, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs in a win. He has given up 2 runs or less in 12 of 18 appearances this season, with 84 strikeouts in 59.2 innings.
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