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The Milwaukee Brewers have secured a spot in the 2026 MLB World Series, where they will take on the American League's top seed, the Tampa Bay Rays. The matchup features the two strongest teams from the 2026 season, and with home-field advantage, the Brewers hold a slight edge in World Series odds over the Rays.
But how do the experts see it? ESPN and CBS Sports recently released their World Series predictions, with a total of 20 MLB analysts weighing in on the series. A full 80% of those experts are backing the Brewers, a strong vote of confidence for Milwaukee's fan base.
ESPN's Expert Poll
ESPN surveyed 15 of its MLB experts, and 12 of them chose the Brewers to win it all. "Milwaukee Brewers (12 votes). In how many games? Seven games (7 votes), Six games (5 votes)," ESPN reported from its expert poll. Only three of the 15 voters picked the Rays, underscoring the widespread belief that Jacob Misiorowski and the Brewers will capture the first World Series championship in franchise history.
CBS Sports' Picks
CBS Sports also leaned heavily toward Milwaukee, with four of its five experts selecting the Brewers to win the series. Like all 15 of ESPN's voters, every CBS Sports voter predicted the series would last at least six games.
Key Analysis
Combining the two outlets, 16 of the 20 experts—or 80%—favor the Brewers to win the World Series. While that's not the team's actual odds of winning, it reflects the strong impression Milwaukee has made this postseason, including a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. As the Brewers chase their first title, the experts are clearly on their side.
Originally reported by sportingnews.