WORLD SERIES · GAME 1 · OCTOBER 23, 2026
World Series Official BetsWorld Series Official Bets: Game 1
Tampa Bay Rays at Milwaukee Brewers
8 p.m. ET · American Family Field · FOX
OFFICIAL BET #01
PICK: MILWAUKEE BREWERS TO WIN — MONEYLINE −190
Stake: 2% of bankroll — $100.00
Bankroll used: $5,000.00
Potential profit: $52.63
Total return: $152.63
Predicted score: Milwaukee Brewers 4, Tampa Bay Rays 3.
Why I’m picking Milwaukee
I favor the Brewers at home with Jacob Misiorowski starting against Nick Martinez. Misiorowski’s regular-season 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts give Milwaukee the more imposing starting-pitching profile. My call is a narrow Brewers win, with their ability to miss bats making the difference in a close game. Pitching report.
Tampa Bay’s path to an upset
Martinez is a serious opponent: he posted a 3.10 ERA over 180 innings and has a 3.00 ERA in two postseason starts. Tampa Bay is giving Drew Rasmussen another day of rest and will have a fresh bullpen behind Martinez. That makes me expect a competitive opener. Reuters pitching preview.
Misiorowski’s postseason command is the concern. If Tampa Bay extends at-bats and forces an early pitching change, this becomes a bullpen contest. I still favor Milwaukee, but my projected 4–3 score reflects a close matchup. Postseason matchup notes.