Wednesday's sports calendar features a pivotal World Series Game 5 between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, alongside a full slate of NBA, NHL, and college football matchups. The Brewers lead the series 3-1 and will send ace Jacob Misiorowski to the mound at 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field, looking to clinch the franchise's first championship. Milwaukee is a -160 money-line favorite, while the Rays counter with Drew Rasmussen on short rest.
MLB: Brewers at Rays, World Series Game 5
Misiorowski, the 24-year-old right-hander favored for the 2026 NL Cy Young Award, has a 2.70 ERA in three postseason starts. He earned the win in Game 1, allowing one run over five innings. Rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt has emerged as an offensive catalyst, going 6-for-13 with two doubles, a home run, and five RBI over the last three games. The SportsLine Projection Model favors the Over on 6.5 total runs (hitting in over 69% of simulations), while prop expert PropBetGuy backs Misiorowski Under 15.5 outs recorded.
NBA: Spurs at Jazz
San Antonio visits Utah at 9 p.m. ET. The Jazz rank 22nd defensively (121 points allowed per game) and have seen at least 239 total points in two of four games. The SportsLine model projects the Over 234.5 points (hitting in over 63% of simulations). Guard Keyonte George averages a team-high 22.8 points and has topped 20 points in three of four games; expert Mike Barner picks George Over 20.5 points.
NHL: Flames at Oilers
Edmonton hosts Calgary at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Oilers rank third in scoring (51 goals) but have failed to reach four goals in their last two games. The Flames have won four straight, allowing fewer than three goals in each. The SportsLine model strongly favors the Under 6.5 total goals (hitting in over 63% of simulations) with an 'A' grade.
College Football: Jacksonville State at New Mexico State
The Gamecocks visit the Aggies at 8 p.m. ET. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring affairs: five of Jacksonville State's seven games and four of New Mexico State's seven have produced at least 50 combined points. The SportsLine model projects the Over 49.5 points (hitting in over 61% of simulations). Jacksonville State is 3-0 in Conference USA play on a four-game winning streak; expert Emory Hunt backs the Gamecocks -3 on the spread.
