NCAA College Baseball Division I – Upcoming Games and Predictions

The NCAA College Baseball for the 2025-26 season is thrilling, with the top 25 seeds driving the storylines. Ahead of the Men’s College World Series, every team is firmly determined to enter the knockout stage. Notably, the top seeds include UCLA, North Carolina, and Georgia Tech. UCLA is keeping one of the most intimidating stats with winning 8 of their last ten games. Even their losses were single-point deficits. Similarly, North Carolina is at its peak with one loss, one draw, and 8 wins. Currently, they are on a six-game winning streak.

Here, we have given some of the upcoming key matchups on Sunday, May 03, 2026. Along with the fixtures, we have also provided previews and expert predictions for a few selected games. Given that matchups are scheduled every day, fans can expect unending drama. Know the winning prospects for the upcoming NCAA College Baseball Games.

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NCAA College Baseball Division I – Upcoming Games on Sunday

Missouri vs Georgia

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 12:00 PM EDT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Foley Field

Boston College vs Clemson

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 12:00 PM EDT | 02:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Clemson

UCLA vs Michigan State

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 12:05 PM EDT | 02:35 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Jeff Ishbia Field at McLane Stadium

Arizona State vs UCF

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 01:00 PM EDT | 03:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Orlando

Kansas State vs West Virginia

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 01:00 PM EDT | 03:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Wagener Field at Kendrick Family Ballpark

Nebraska vs Ohio State

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 01:00 PM EDT | 03:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Bill Davis Stadium

Arizona vs Kansas

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 01:00 PM EDT | 03:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Hoglund Ballpark

Radford vs Virginia

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 01:00 PM EDT | 03:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Charlottesville

Xavier vs Georgia Tech

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 01:00 PM EDT | 03:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Atlanta

Pittsburgh vs Florida State

Date: 03 May 2026
Time: 01:00 PM EDT | 03:30 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium

NCAA College Baseball Predictions for May 03, 2026

Missouri vs Georgia

Date: 03 May 2026

Preview

Georgia has a deep squad in producing extra-base hits. Daniel Jackson, Brennan Hudson, and Tre Phelps make the team’s offense more versatile. Concisely, Georgia has a deep and powerful lineup of hitters. But Missouri lacks the offensive depth of Georgia’s. They rely on a few hitters, whose occasional brilliance is not enough to outperform Georgia. When it comes to pitching, Missouri is somewhat good, having allowed opponents a low batting average. In contrast, Georgia has more frequent ERAs, allowing more runs to their opponents. However, Missouri’s inconsistent offense will struggle to outscore Georgia. Overall, Georgia is offensively good, and it will score more without relying on its pitching staff. So, Georgia is predicted to beat Missouri in this NCAA College Baseball clash.

The Pick: Georgia.

Boston College vs Clemson

Date: 03 May 2026

Preview

Clemson is really good at extra-base hits and on-base percentage. They have multiple hitters with good extra-base hitting ability. Clemson is better than Boston College by a huge margin when it comes to batting. Boston College has a reasonable offensive side, but lacks in quality. It will stay behind Celsmon in extra-base hits, even though they have good hitting. However, Boston College is better at run prevention. Their pitching has allowed a significantly lower ERA than Clemson’s. Their opponents’ batting average often falls under 0.300. This is a huge positive factor for Boston College’s defense. Clemson’s offense is threatening, but its ability to get past Boston’s threshold is questionable. Even though Boston College’s offense falls short, its run prevention would limit big hits. Hence, they have the edge to win in this NCAA College Baseball clash.

The Pick: Boston College.

UCLA vs Michigan State

Date: 03 May 2026

Preview

UCLA is simply the most complete and dangerous side when compared with Michigan State. UCLA has an elite batting lineup with batters like Levu, Martin, Gasparino, and Cholowsky. Their collective sulgging percentage is relatively higher. Even their lowest hitters have either a productive batting average or good plate discipline. Lastly, they have frequent homers. Conversely, Michigan State has an underwhelming side. They have reliable batters with a good batting average, but they lack the consistency of UCLA. Regarding pitching, Michigan State has a less stable side. Their bullpen has a few standouts who can contain batters. This will create more hitting and baserunning opportunities for an already-good UCLA offense. So, UCLA is the pick in this NCAA College Baseball clash.

The Pick: UCLA.

Arizona State vs UCF

Date: 03 May 2026

Preview

Arizona has a top-tier batting order with multiple hitters having above-average slugging percentages. They also have home run power throughout the lineup. UCF, on the other hand, has decent hitters. But their extra-base ability declines across the lineup. Most of their batters have a lower range of OPS. In terms of pitching, Arizona State has a few shortcomings. They have a considerably higher ERA; this might cause UCF to generate more runs. On the contrary, UCF has a well-rounded pitching staff. They contain their opponents’ run effectively. They have strong pitchers, particularly Kevin Schoneboom (2.12 ERA) and Kris Sosnowski (2.16 ERA). This will tightly restrict Arizona State’s batting. But still, UCF’s poor offense will struggle to outscore Arizona State. Hence, Arizona State is predicted to win in this NCAA College Baseball game.  

The Pick: Arizona State.

Kansas State vs West Virginia

Date: 03 May 2026

Preview

Kansas City’s batting lineup is outright threatening with elite all-rounders. Notably, players like Dee Kennedy, Carlos Vasquez, and Nick English are some of the best hitters in the league. They have multiple hitters whose extra-base hits are above-average. West Virginia, conversely, brings a complete offense. They are not as effective as Kansas City, but their batters are disciplined. They rely more on on-base skills. However, their pitching is better than Kansas State’s. Their average ERA is intimidatingly lower than most teams. Coupled with their disciplined batting, West Virginia can easily win over Kansas State in this NCAA College Baseball game.

The Pick: West Virginia.

Nebraska vs Ohio State

Date: 03 May 2026

Preview

Nebraska excels in hits and slugging percentage. Their baserunners produce high runs per inning on average. Besides home runs, their scoring average is up there with the elites. In short, Nebraska’s offense is more consistent. Their pitching is also good, with a lower opponent batting average. Moreover, Nebraska’s ERA is also lower than Ohio State’s. Ohio State has greater home-run power. Although they are more prone to strikeouts, Ohio State has more extra bases. However, compared to Nebraska’s quality, Ohio State is inadequate to beat the former. So, Nebraska is the pick for this NCAA College Baseball game.

The Pick: Nebraska.

Arizona vs Kansas

Date: 03 May 2026

Preview

Arizona has been severely poor in their recent games, losing six games in a row. All their losses were due to poor batting. Arizona’s batting lineup has increasingly deteriorated in recent matches. Defensively, they have allowed a substantial number of runs. Concisely, Arizona’s form is not good enough to face Kansas. Kansas is dramatically better than Arizona, being more consistent in recent games. Kansas’s pitching is also significantly better than Arizona’s, as seen in their lower ERA. Hence, Kansas is the favorite to win in this NCAA College Baseball game.

The Pick: Kansas.

Conclusion

The NCAA College Baseball is quietly getting intense as players are serious about getting into the Baseball Men’s World Series. Rookies are upgrading with surprising stats, whereas veteran presence continues to carry the teams. The upcoming games are sure to be a visual treat for the fans ahead of the knockout stage. Keep following Bettingpremier to get every major sports update, such as the NCAA, MLB, NFL, and so much more.