The 2026 World Series kicks off this Friday with a massive showdown, and all eyes are on Brewers’ starter Jacob Misiorowski, the overwhelming favorite to win the NL Cy Young. But don’t let that fool you, because SportsLine expert Prop Bet Guy Doug is not just watching, he is taking Misiorowski Under 16.5 total outs for Game 1 against the Rays.
Misiorowski’s Postseason Woes Lead to Bold Prediction
Yeah, you heard that right. The guy everyone expects to dominate the National League has been, well, less than dominant in the postseason. Misiorowski hasn’t been pitching as deep into games, and he has really struggled by his own high standards in his two playoff appearances so far. He hasn’t even made it out of the fifth inning in either start!
Prop Bet Guy Doug pointed out the glaring issues, saying, “Jacob Misiorowski has struggled (by his standards) in his two playoff appearances, failing to get out of the fifth inning in each.” He also noted, “He’s already soared over his career high in innings, and his typical pinpoint control has waned a bit as fatigue has appeared to set in.” And it gets tougher, because Misiorowski is facing a tough Rays lineup that “don’t swing and miss often.” That’s a huge gamble for a Game 1 starter, especially when an expert is willing to put money on him faltering.
NBA and College Football: Picks Are Heating Up
It isn’t just the World Series drawing attention this Friday. The NBA season is heating up, and the SportsLine Projection Model has its sights set on the Knicks-Celtics game. The model is projecting the Celtics to cover as 2.5-point favorites. This isn’t just a random guess, either. This model has been on a tear, simulating every NBA game 10,000 times and pulling in nearly $19,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks since 2018. It’s rocked five straight seasons of four-digit profit, including a ridiculous 26-10 (72%) run on top-rated spread picks last season.
And for college football fans, SportsLine expert Chip Patterson has locked in a pick for Army vs. Tulsa, with Tulsa favored by 1 point. If you are looking to combine these predictions, a parlay bet on Misiorowski Under 16.5 total outs, Tulsa (-1), and the Celtics (-2.5) could net a payout of +628. For fans looking to get in on the action, using the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS could give new users up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first qualifying wager loses, or $150 if it wins, depending on your location.
Big Games Ahead for Friday Night
So, get ready for a packed Friday of sports. We’ve got Game 1 of the World Series, a solid NBA matchup, and some college football action. Keep an eye on Misiorowski in the World Series, because his performance could set the tone for the entire series, and these expert picks are giving us a lot to talk about heading into the weekend.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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