Brewers vs. Rays Prediction, Odds and Props for Oct. 23: Milwaukee Wins Again

Written By Jason Green | Published at October 24, 2026

Rays vs. Brewers prediction for Game 2 of World Series. The Brewers beat the Rays 3-2 in Game 1. — Oct 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (11) celebrates after hitting an RBI single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning in game one of the 2026 World Series at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Brewers took a 1-0 lead in the World Series with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 and look to stay perfect at home in the playoffs in Game 2 before the Fall Classic shifts to the Sunshine State. Read this Rays vs. Brewers prediction for the latest odds, game info, betting trends, the starting pitching matchup, and player prop bets we think have solid value.

Game 1 Recap

The Brewers beat the Rays 3-2 in Game 1, which didn't lack late drama. In the ninth inning, Milwaukee stormed the field in celebration after what looked to be a game-ending double play. However, replay showed that Milwaukee shortstop Cooper Pratt did not touch second base before throwing to first for the out. While Tampa Bay had a runner in scoring position, Brewers reliever Trevor Megill regrouped and got a strikeout to end the game.

In the win, William Contreras and Jackson Chourio each had two hits and an RBI, and Christian Yelich had an RBI triple. While Liam Hicks went hitless, he drove in both of Tampa Bay’s runs with two groundout RBIs.

Rays vs. Brewers Odds

Here are the odds for Game 2 of the World Series at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Moneyline: Rays +104 / Brewers-122
Total (Over/Under): Over 6.5 runs (-114) / Under 6.5 runs (-106)
Run Line: Rays +1.5 runs (-240) / Brewers -1.5 runs (+195)

In Game 2 of the World Series, the Brewers are slight favorites; in a $100 moneyline example, you bet $100 on the underdog Rays to win $ 104 and $ 122 on the favored Brewers to win $100.

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Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends

The Rays are 7-3 in their 10 playoff games.
They are 4-2 in their last six games.
They are 4-1 on the road in the playoffs.
They have lost their last two games in the playoffs as the underdog.
They have an Over/Under record of 4-5-1 in the playoffs.

In Tampa Bay’s one series against the Brewers this season, it was in Milwaukee, and they lost two of three games.

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Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends

The Brewers are 8-1 in the playoffs.
They are 6-0 in their last six games.
They are 5-0 at home in the playoffs.
They are 7-0 in their last seven games as a favorite.
They have an Over/Under record of 3-5-1 in the playoffs.

Key Stats (Regular Season)

Rays

Runs Scored: 12th
Team ERA: 7th

Brewers

Runs Scored: 2nd
Team ERA: 2nd

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Starting Pitching Matchup

Rays

Drew Rasmussen (16-5, 2.67 ERA, 0.91 WHIP) gets the call for the Rays, and he's 3-1 in his four playoff starts, giving up only four runs in 27 2/3 innings. In his last nine starts, he has allowed no more than two runs, and in that span he has allowed more than one run only twice. In his second start of the season against the Brewers in Milwaukee, he gave up two runs in five innings, but the bullpen let him down in an 8-2 loss. This season, Rasmussen has worked 172 innings with 174 strikeouts and 32 walks.

Brewers

Logan Henderson (11-3, 2.47 ERA, 0.84 WHIP) takes the hill for the Brewers, and they have won both of his playoff starts, in which he gave up three runs in nine innings. He has allowed more than two runs only once in his last nine starts and has allowed only five runs in his last five home starts. This will be his first start of the season facing the Rays. This season Henderson has logged 98 1/3 innings, striking out 110 and walking 19.

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Rays vs. Brewers Prediction: Brewers ML -122

Rasmussen and Henderson have both pitched well in the playoffs, and I look for that to continue. Both teams will get good pitching in this game, like in Game 1, but at home the Brew Crew will continue to get clutch hits. Just like the series opener, Milwaukee will come out with a close win in a low-scoring game to stay perfect at home in the playoffs and take a 2-0 series lead.

Rays vs. Brewers Picks, Props and Best Bets

Drew Rasmussen 6+ strikeouts: (-132, DraftKings) – Rasmussen has 6+ strikeouts in each of his four playoff starts and has double digit Ks in two of them.
Christian Yelich 1+ RBI: (+285, DraftKings) – Good odds for Yelich here to get an RBI, and he has three of them in the last four games.
William Contreras to record 2+ bases: (+172, DraftKings) – Contreras leads the Brewers in the playoffs batting .397, has 23 total bases in eight playoff games, and had 2+ bases in Game 1 with two hits.

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