The Tampa Bay Rays aren’t out of it yet after winning Game 4 in extra innings Tuesday night to force a Game 5 in the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Game 5 is scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET first pitch tonight in what will be the final game of the 2026 Fall Classic at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The series will shift back to Milwaukee if the Rays force a Game 6 and potentially a Game 7.
Get Brewers vs. Rays predictions, picks, and more as Milwaukee looks to close out the 2026 World Series with a 3-1 series lead.
Brewers vs. Rays Odds Tonight for Game 5
The Brewers lost Game 4 but are listed as road favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook to win Game 5:
- Moneyline: Brewers -150, Rays +130
- Run Line: Brewers -1.5 (+120), Rays +1.5 (-145)
- Total (Runs): Over 6.5 (-110), Under 6.5 (-110)
Brewers vs. Rays World Series Winner Odds
The odds aren’t quite as drastic as they were heading into Game 4, but the Brewers still have a comfortable lead and remain significant favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook to win the 2026 World Series:
- Brewers to Win World Series: -1400
- Rays to Win World Series: +850
Brewers vs. Rays Predictions
Game 4 was about as exciting as an MLB playoff game can be, so why not run it back for Game 5 tonight? Check out our Brewers vs. Rays prediction below, supported by insights and trends from the Stats Hub, and head over to Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook to see all the other available baseball betting markets for the game:
Rays vs. Brewers Best Bet: Cooper Pratt Over 0.5 Runs (+175)
Cooper Pratt is playing a large role in the Brewers’ success this postseason. The rookie shortstop is batting .333 and is coming off a four-hit performance in Game 4 that included a game-tying RBI double in the fourth inning and a go-ahead solo home run in the 12th to put Milwaukee up 3-2 at the time.
Pratt has scored one run in each of the first four games of this year’s World Series and has scored six times overall this postseason.
- Rays vs. Brewers Player Prop Pick for World Series Game 5: Cooper Pratt Over 0.5 Runs (+175)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for MIL-TB
William Contreras’ hits prop is the most-bet player prop as he looks to help the Brewers clinch the World Series title:
- William Contreras – Over 0.5 Hits
- Yandy Díaz – Over 0.5 Hits
- Chandler Simpson – Over 0.5 Hits
- Junior Caminero – Over 0.5 Hits
- Jackson Chourio – Over 0.5 Hits
Brewers vs. Rays Betting Splits for Game 5
Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet for Brewers vs. Rays Game 5 at the Trop:
- The Rays account for 63% of tickets on the moneyline, but the Brewers are bringing in 67% of the dollars.
- Milwaukee is getting more action on the run line with 58% of tickets and 51% of the dollars.
- The Over is attracting most of the action on the total with 81% of tickets and 83% of the dollars.
Brewers vs. Rays World Series Game 5 Preview
The Rays are one step closer to doing what no team has ever done: come back from a 3-0 deficit in the World Series. However, Tampa Bay still has a long way to go to accomplish that feat.
The Brewers seemed to have all the momentum on their side with a 3-0 series lead and a historic 10-1 win in Game 3. That was until the Rays won an extra-inning thriller in Game 4 with a 4-3 victory in 12 innings to force a Game 5 tonight.
Tampa Bay got on the board first in Game 4 after Chandler Simpson’s RBI double in the second inning. Milwaukee matched that when rookie Cooper Pratt hit a game-tying RBI double in the fourth.
The two teams traded runs once again in the bottom of the fourth inning when Jonny DeLuca grounded into a fielder’s choice, and Junior Caminero scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error by David Hamilton at third base. Hamilton quickly made up for his mistake by launching a 391-foot solo home run in the fifth inning to even the score at two runs apiece.
The score remained 2-2 as the game headed into extra innings, where it stayed tied until the 12th. Pratt delivered what could’ve been a World Series-clinching home run with a solo shot in the top half of the inning to put the Brewers up 3-2. However, the Rays rallied in the bottom half with DeLuca’s game-tying RBI single and Ben Williamson’s pinch-hit walk-off single to win the game.
The Rays will turn to their ace, All-Star right-hander Drew Rasmussen, to start tonight’s must-win Game 5. Rasmussen started Game 2 and will be pitching on short rest, but with the season on the line, none of that matters.
There has been speculation as to why the Brewers didn’t turn to Jacob Misiorowski out of the bullpen to try to secure the win in Game 4 when Milwaukee had the lead. However, he now has the opportunity to potentially help lead the Brewers to their first World Series championship in franchise history as the team’s starting pitcher for Game 5.
Misiorowski posted a 16-5 record with a 1.80 ERA during the regular season and is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA across three starts this postseason. The young right-hander started Game 1 of the World Series against Tampa Bay, tossing five innings of one-run baseball in Milwaukee’s 3-2 win.
Brewers vs. Rays Game Info
- 📍 Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
- 📅 Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28
- ⏰ First Pitch: 8:00 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: FOX
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski
- Rays: Drew Rasmussen
- 🏆 Stage: World Series – Game 5
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