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Every team's odds to win the World Series Brewers Rays lead

Brewers and Rays lead favorites to win the World Series, according to ESPN.

Last verified 2026-10-18 20:43 UTC
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Key facts

  • The Brewers and Rays are the favorites to win the World Series.
  • 12 of the past 16 teams to clinch the pennant first have lost in the World Series.
  • Extra rest may not help the Brewers in the World Series.

Source check

2 cited sources: ESPN, MLB.com

Verified update

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are the favorites to win the World Series, according to ESPN's MLB betting odds. The Brewers clinched the National League pennant first, but 12 of the past 16 teams to do so have lost in the World Series. Extra rest may not necessarily help the Brewers in the World Series, as MLB.

com notes that 12 of the past 16 teams to clinch the pennant first have lost in the World Series.

SourcesESPNMLB.com

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