Brewers Picked to Win 2026 World Series in 6 Games as Contreras Emerges MVP Favorite
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Oct 22
Brewers Picked to Win 2026 World Series in 6 Games as Contreras Emerges MVP Favorite
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Oct 22
Summary
Milwaukee is projected to beat Tampa Bay in six games, with William Contreras picked as World Series MVP ahead of Friday’s Game 1.
FanDuel lists the 103-win Brewers as -172 favorites over the 98-win Rays at +148, even though both clubs reached the Series with similar speed, defense and contact-driven styles.
Contreras brings a 1.157 postseason OPS, three homers and strong work controlling the running game and ABS challenges, while Milwaukee’s bullpen has allowed just six earned runs in 40.2 playoff innings.
The biggest risks for the Brewers are whether Jacob Misiorowski can handle Tampa Bay’s high-contact lineup and whether Milwaukee’s left-handed bats can exploit the Rays’ righty-heavy pitching staff.
Either Milwaukee or Tampa Bay will win its first championship, with the Brewers holding home-field advantage if the series reaches a Game 7 on Oct. 31.