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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Brewers vs. Rays World Series Game 1, Knicks at Celtics and more

The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will begin the 2026 World Series on Friday night at American Family Field. This matchup marks the lowest combined television market size since 1985 and the highest combined payroll rank of 47 in history.

Both teams prioritize a small-ball approach, ranking first and second in batting average while placing last and second-to-last in launch angle.

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who holds a 16-5 record and a 1.80 ERA, will start Game 1. He faces Rays starter Nick Martinez, who has a 15-6 record and a 3.10 ERA. Milwaukee is currently a slight favorite with -189 odds, while Tampa Bay is listed at +158.

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