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The Rays aren’t done yet – and Tampa Bay bettors still believe, too. Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook’s Game 5 betting data shows the hometown team remains the clear local favorite ahead of tonight’s must-win World Series matchup.

After a dramatic 12th-inning walk-off kept their championship hopes alive last night, Tampa Bay faces Milwaukee again in Game 5 tonight at 8 pm ET, trailing the series 3-1.

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The data tells us Tampa still believes

Hard Rock Bet’s Game 5 moneyline ticket data shows 66% of bets across the Tampa Bay area are on the Rays to win tonight, compared with just 34% on the Brewers.

That local support flips the statewide picture: Across Florida, Milwaukee holds a 53% – 47% edge in moneyline tickets.

Hillsborough and Pinellas Lead the Rays Support

The share of Game 5 moneyline tickets backing Tampa varies by county, including strongholds in the following areas:

  • Hillsborough: 67%
  • Pinellas: 67%
  • Pasco: 63%
  • Manatee: 60%

The Rays still face a steep climb, needing three more wins to complete the improbable comeback (they’re currently +850 to win the series). But heading into another elimination game, roughly two out of every three local moneyline tickets are riding with the home team tonight.

Tampa Bay still believes.

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Nick Chappell

Nick has been an active contributor and participant in the iGaming space since 2009, covering sports betting, casino, and poker for a wide range of publications. Away from the keyboard, he enjoys trying to keep up with his kids, sweating his favorite teams, and traveling. Contact Nick at nick.chappell at hardrockdigital.com.