The Milwaukee Brewers stand one victory away from capturing their first World Series title, leading the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 heading into Game 4 on Tuesday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Milwaukee has won eight consecutive postseason games, tying the all-time record for the longest playoff winning streak. The Brewers are listed as -127 money-line favorites over the Rays (+111) for the 8 p.m. ET contest, which will be televised on FOX.
World Series Game 4 Betting Insights
SportsLine expert Micah Roberts favors the Brewers at -125, citing Milwaukee's 2.02 postseason ERA and a 1.34 ERA from its bullpen. The Brewers have hit .327 with runners in scoring position in the World Series, going 9-for-18 in Game 3 alone. The SportsLine Projection Model gives a 62.0% chance that the teams combine for eight or more runs, assigning a moderate B grade to Over 7.
NBA Tuesday Slate
The New York Knicks (0-3) host the Detroit Pistons at 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden, seeking their first win since last season's NBA Finals. The Knicks were blown out in all three meetings with the Pistons last season, losing by an average of 28.0 points per game. Expert Brad Thomas backs John Collins to exceed 6.5 total rebounds at -130, noting increased opportunities with Jalen Duren out and Ausar Thompson nursing a sprained ankle. The projection model sees a 57.9% chance of Over 218.5 total points, also a moderate B grade.
At 11 p.m. ET, the Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers in a matchup of unbeaten Western Conference teams. The Lakers lead the league in offensive efficiency (125.9 points per 100 possessions), while Portland ranks second (123.5). Mike Barner recommends Damian Lillard Over 19.5 points at -121, highlighting Lillard's 8-for-20 three-point shooting in his first two games. The model gives the Lakers a 62.0% chance to cover -2.5, with a B grade.
College Football Action
Western Kentucky (3-4, 2-1 Conference USA) hosts Delaware at 7 p.m. ET in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Hilltoppers have won three of their last four games and four straight at home, while Delaware has lost seven consecutive road games. Tom Fornelli likes Western Kentucky +2.5 at -116, and the model assigns a 57.0% win probability to the Hilltoppers' money line (-104) with a strong A grade.
Sam Houston (1-6, 0-3) visits Missouri State (2-5, 1-2) at 8 p.m. ET in Springfield, Missouri. Both defenses rank near the bottom of the conference, with Missouri State allowing 34.9 points per game (130th nationally) and Sam Houston allowing 25.3. The projection model forecasts a high-scoring affair, giving a 63.3% chance of Over 50.5 total points and a strong A grade.
