NL Wild Card Series Game 3: New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Milwaukee Brewers welcome the New York Mets to American Family Field for the finale of a best-of-3 NL Wild Card Series. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Playoffs series: Tied 1-1; Regular-season series: Brewers won 5-1

The Mets opened the series with an 8-4 win Tuesday. They got out to a quick 3-1 lead after 2 innings Wednesday, but failed to seal the deal as the Brewers tallied 3 runs in the bottom of the 8th.

New York struggled down the stretch of the regular season, losing 4 of its last 6 games, all of which were on the road. The Mets were 84-78 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 44-38 ATS in away games.

The Brewers, who won the NL Central, played the Mets to close their regular seasons, winning the series 2-1. Milwaukee won 5 of 7 to close the regular season. It has closed as a favorite in both games in the series. The Brewers were 85-77 ATS on the season.

Mets at Brewers projected starters

LHP Jose Quintana vs. RHP Tobias Myers

Quintana (10-10, 3.75 ERA) made 31 regular season starts. He finished with a 1.25 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 through 170 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 9 K in 6-0 defeat at Brewers Saturday
  • 2024 away stats: 5-5, 3.86 ERA (86 1/3 IP, 37 ER), 1.29 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 in 16 starts
  • Career vs. Brewers: 9-7, 2.98 ERA (130 IP, 43 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 22 starts and 1 relief outing

Myers (9-6, 3.00 ERA) made 25 starts and 2 relief appearances in 2024. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 138 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 4 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 5 K in Saturday’s home victory vs. Mets — his only career start vs. New York
  • 2024 home stats: 4-1, 2.86 ERA (69 1/3 IP, 22 ER), 1.02 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 12 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Mets at Brewers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mets +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Brewers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Mets +1.5 (-200) | Brewers -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 4, Mets 3

Moneyline

BET BREWERS (-130).

The Brewers have made American Family Field a fortress this season, posting the 5th-best home record in the majors. They are 48-35 at home in 2024. Similarly, the Mets were the 6th-best home team in MLB yet fell outside the top 8 in road wins with just 43.

Myers has also been far better at home, and the Brewers are 9-4 when he pitches at American Family. They were the more lethal team as the regular season closed and should be able to use that home strength to their advantage.

At these odds, take BREWERS (-130).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no good value on the spread. This is the final game for one of these 2 teams, and this should be a competitive battle. Expect it to be a 1-run game, but the Mets as run-line underdogs are far too expensive to take.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-115).

The Brewers and Mets have gone Over in both games this series, but this loser-goes-home game should be different. The Brewers were just 3-4 O/U in their last 7 games, having allowed 3 or fewer runs in 4 of the 7.

The Mets have gone 4-5 O/U in their last 9 games. They were held scoreless in 2 of their last 4 games and to 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 9. Both teams have a solid starter, and the last time they pitched — Saturday’s 6-0 Brewers home win — the total went Under.

With that in mind, play UNDER 7.5 (-115).

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NL Wild Card Series Game 2: New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers meet Wednesday in Game 2 of a best-of-3 NL Wild Card Series. First pitch from American Family Field is at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Playoff series: Mets lead 1-0; Regular-season series: Brewers won 5-1

The Mets took a 1-0 lead in Tuesday’s series opener despite playing a doubleheader Monday. They scored 5 runs in the 5th inning to take an 8-4 lead, and their bullpen pitched 3 scoreless innings to put them 1 win away from the NLDS.

The Brewers had won 2 of 3 home games over the Mets to close out their regular seasons.

Mets at Brewers projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. RHP Frankie Montas

Manaea (12-6, 3.47 ERA) made 32 regular-season starts. He had a 1.08 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 181 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 5 ER (6 R), 7 H, 2 BB, 1 K in 8-4 defeat at Brewers Friday, his only start vs. Milwaukee this season
  • Mets went 8-1 in his final 9 starts
  • Career vs. Brewers: 1-2, 5.48 ERA (23 IP, 14 ER), 1.39 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 5 apperances (4 starts)
  • Has 15.26 ERA over 7 2/3 IP in 3 career postseason appearances in 2019, 2020 and 2022

Montas (7-11, 4.84 ERA) made 30 regular-season starts. He had a 1.37 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 150 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 6 K in Friday’s home victory over Mets
  • Was 3-3 with 4.55 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 11 starts for Brewers after being acquired from Cincinnati Reds
  • Career vs. Mets: 0-0, 5.06 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 in 3 appearances (2 starts)
  • Has 9.45 ERA over 6 2/3 IP in 3 career postseason appearances in 2020 and 2022

Mets at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 10:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mets -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Brewers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+165) | Brewers +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 6, Mets 4

Moneyline

Manaea has not been good in the postseason in his career and struggled in his last outing against the BREWERS (-115).

The Brewers are at home facing elimination. We can expect both bullpens to be involved early, and Milwaukee’s pen was better than the Mets’ (3.15 ERA vs. 4.02).

BET BREWERS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

So far, 6 of 7 games between these teams have been decided by more than 1 run. Four of the Brewer’s 5 wins over the Mets have been by 2 or more runs.

You want to avoid the -200 odds for the Brewers to cover as underdogs, but the alternate spread is worth betting a little on with big plus odds.

BET BREWERS ALTERNATE SPREAD -1.5 (+180).

Over/Under

Four of 7 games between these teams have stayed below 8 total runs. In Tuesday’s games, only the Mets and Brewers had more than 4 total runs.

But the Mets have scored 5 or more runs in 3 of their last 4 games and the Brewers have scored 4 or more in 4 of their last 5.

BET OVER 7.5 (-115).

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NL Wild Card Series Game 1: New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets take on the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st game of a best-of-3 NL Wild Card Series Tuesday at American Family Field. First pitch is slated for 5:32 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers won 5-1

The Mets (89-73) grabbed 1 of the final Wild Card spots by splitting a doubleheader with the Atlanta Braves Monday. They took the opening game 8-7 and dropped the finale 3-0, which got the Braves into the postseason as well. SS Francisco Lindor, the team’s MVP, hit a 2-run shot in the top of the 9th for the eventual win in the opener Monday.

The Brewers (88-72) just finished a series with the Mets over the weekend and took 2 of 3 with 8-4 and 6-0 victories and a 5-0 loss Sunday. 1B Rhys Hoskins is in a zone, hitting .294 with 2 HRs and 9 RBIs over the last 12 games.

Mets at Brewers projected starters

RHP Luis Severino vs. RHP Freddy Peralta

Severino (11-7, 3.91 ERA) made 31 starts and had a 1.24 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 182 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 5 K Tuesday against Atlanta Braves
  • Career vs. Brewers: 0-1, 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 in 3 starts

Peralta (11-9, 3.68 ERA) made 32 starts and had a 1.22 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 173 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 7 K Wednesday against Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Career vs. Mets: 3-0, 2.60 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 3 starts

Mets at Brewers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mets +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Brewers -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-200) | Brewers -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 5, Mets 4

Moneyline

The Brewers have the extra rest, have dominated the series and have home-field advantage. Peralta has been great against the Mets. I really don’t see any reason to not go BREWERS -140.

Run line/Against the spread

No value here so PASS. But Peralta had 9 and 7 K’s in his last 2 starts. He also had 8 K’s in his 1st start of the season against the Mets. So I’ll take FREDDY PERALTA OVER 5.5 K’S (-150).

Over/Under

It’s expected to be 65 degrees with a fierce 17-mph wind blowing out to center field at gametime if they have the roof open. That could lead to some fireworks. I look for runs to come aplenty. Take the OVER 7.5 (-115).

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (87-72) and the Milwaukee Brewers (93-68) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 5-0, including a sweep of the season-opening series March 29-31

The Brewers blanked the Mets 6-0 Saturday, as opener RHP Jared Koenig and 4 relievers limited New York to just 2 hits, a Jose Iglesias single and a Starling Marte double.

Milwaukee is locked into the NL No. 3 seed, but it has played with desperation, winning 5 of the past 6 games, while New York is fighting for a postseason spot, and it can’t get out of its own way.

The Mets have lost 3 in a row, while collecting just 5 total runs of offense during the span. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for New York, which slipped to a game behind the Atlanta Braves. The Braves, Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks are battling for 2 available Wild Card spots.

After this series, New York will head to Atlanta to make up a doubleheader with the Braves.

Mets at Brewers projected starters

LHP David Peterson vs. RHP Colin Rea

Peterson (9-3, 3.08 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 114 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 5 R (4 ER), 8 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 12-2 home setback vs. Philadelphia Phillies Friday
  • 2024 road splits: 5-1, 2.88 ERA, 65 2/3 IP, 21 ER, 60 H, 4 HR, 23 BB, 42 K, .246 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 1.26 WHIP in 11 starts
  • Last 7 games: 2-2, 3.14 ERA, 43 IP, 15 ER, 44 H, 9 BB, 37 K, 1.23 WHIP
  • Career vs. Brewers: 1-1, 6.14 ERA, 14 2/3 IP, 10 ER, 16 H, 1 HR, 11 BB, 14 K, 1.84 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 4 appearances (3 starts)

Rea (12-5, 4.17 ERA) makes his 27th start and 32nd appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 61 IP.

  • Last appearance: Hold, 1 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 7-2 road win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 4 K in 7-4 home victory vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Sept. 20
  • 2024 home splits: 7-3, 3.92 ERA, 87 1/3 IP, 38 ER, 16 HR, 18 BB, 74 K, .224 OBA, 1.05 WHIP in 16 appearances (14 starts)
  • Last 7 games: 1-1, 7.43 ERA, 26 2/3 IP, 22 ER, 39 H, 4 BB, 22 K, 1.61 WHIP in 5 starts and 2 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Mets: 3-0, 1.40 ERA, 19 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 11 H, 4 BB, 10 K in 3 starts

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Mets at Brewers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mets -120 (bet $120 to win $100 ) | Brewers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+145) | Brewers +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 3, Mets 2

Moneyline

The BREWERS (+100) are the play in the series finale.

The Mets (-120) should be playing with a sense or urgency, but they’ve scored just 5 runs total in the past 3 games, and it appears the 2 postponed games knocked them off track last week in Atlanta. It’s a tough spot, sure, but when you’re battling for a playoff spot, it needs to be all hands on deck, and the Mets have gone into a hole, and are not rising to the occasion. It’s concerning.

The fact Rea is 3-0 in his career against the Mets is a huge concern for the visitors, too. Milwaukee looks to finish the regular season a 6-0 mark vs. New York.

Run line/Against the spread

The Mets -1.5 (+145) can’t be trusted on the run line. This should be a 1-score game, so avoid taking the Brewers +1.5 (-175) laying the run and a half, too.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) is the best play on the board in this season finale for the Brewers.

The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 games for Milwaukee, while going 7-4-1 in the previous 12 outings since Sept. 16.

For the Mets, the Under is also 3-1 in the past 4 games, and New York has plated just 7 runs in the 4-game span, good for 1.8 runs per game.

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (87-71) and the Milwaukee Brewers (92-68) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Saturday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 4-0, including a sweep of the season-opening series March 29-31

The Brewers doubled up the Mets 8-4 in Friday’s series opener to easily cash the Over (7.5). Milwaukee, the National League Central Division champ, is locked into the No. 3 seed in the postseason.

Milwaukee is 4-1 across the past 5 games, including victories in the past 2 home contests, while the Over holds a slight 3-2 edge in the 5-game span.

The Mets have dropped 2 in a row, including a key 5-1 loss in Atlanta  Tuesday, and it has an identical 87-71 like the Braves with 4 games to go, and a makeup doubleheader looming in Atlanta Monday.

New York has cashed the Over at a 6-2 pace in the past 8 games, while the Mets have seen the total go high at a 9-4-1 clip in the previous 14 contests.

Mets at Brewers projected starters

LHP Jose Quintana vs. LHP Jared Koenig

Quintana (10-9, 3.74 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 166 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 10-0 home victory vs. Washington Nationals Sept. 18
  • 2024 road splits: 5-4, 3.84 ERA, 82 IP, 35 ER, 72 H, 5 HR, 32 BB, 60 K, .238 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 1.27 WHIP in 15 starts
  • Last 7 games: 4-1, 2.63 ERA, 41 IP, 12 ER, 35 H, 15 BB, 24 K, 1.22 WHIP
  • Career vs. Brewers: 9-6, 2.94 ERA, 125 2/3 IP, 41 ER, 99 H, 14 HR, 34 BB, 122 K, 1.06 WHIP, 8.7 K/9

Koenig (9-4, 2.51 ERA) makes his 6th start and 55th appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 61 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K in 3-1 home win vs. Cincinnati Reds June 15 (9 pitches)
  • 2024 home splits: 5-2, 3.00 ERA, 33 IP, 11 ER, 3 HR, 12 BB, 40 K, .219 OBA, 1.21 WHIP in 1 start (28 appearances)
  • Last 7 games: 1-1, 4.50 ERA, 8 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 5 BB, 6 K, 1.50 WHIP in 7 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Mets: No-decision, 3 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 2 K (56 pitches) in home relief appearance Sept. 25, 2022

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Mets at Brewers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mets -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Brewers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+155) | Brewers +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 4, Brewers 3

Moneyline

The METS (-105) were unable to get the job done Friday, and they slipped into a tie with the Braves for the final postseason spot. New York needs to show a little more urgency after getting doubled up in the series opener.

The Brewers (-115) use the opener Koenig, and then they’ll turn it over to the bullpen. With the No. 3 seed locked in, Milwaukee won’t be grinding nearly as hard to get it done as New York will be.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The run line has swapped sides Saturday morning, and I’m not confident in a multi-run finish.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (+100) is the lean, but go very, very lightly.

The Over is on a 6-2 run for the Mets, but the Under is 2-1 in the previous 3 outings. For the Brewers, the Under has a slight 6-4 edge in the past 10 contests. The Under is 16-13-1 in Quintana’s 30 previous starts in 2024, too.

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets (87-70) and the Milwaukee Brewers (91-68) begin a 3-game series Friday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 3-0, sweeping season-opening series March 29-31

The Mets will be glad to be indoors after managing to play just 1 of 3 games in soggy Atlanta against the Braves, as tropical moisture inundated Georgia with the approach of Hurricane Helene. In the game the Mets did play, they lost 5-1 to the Braves on Tuesday as the Under (7.5) cashed.

Despite that loss Tuesday, the Mets are 6-2 in the past 8 games, while the Under has cashed in the past 2 outings. New York has dropped 3 in a row on the road.

The Brewers are locked in as the NL Central champions, and they cannot get to the top seed of the playoffs, with the LA Dodgers having 95 wins with 3 to play. Mathematically, the Brewers could catch the Philadelphia Phillies for the No. 2 seed, but the latter is 3 games clear of Milwaukee with 3 to play.

Mets at Brewers projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. RHP Frankie Montas

Manaea (12-5, 3.29 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 178 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 3 ER, 3 H (2 HR), 0 BB, 6 K in 6-3 home victory vs. Philadelphia Phillies last Saturday
  • 2024 road splits: 6-2, 2.77 ERA, 84 1/3 IP, 26 ER, 61 H, 6 HR, 35 BB, 79 K, .200 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 1.14 WHIP in 15 starts
  • Last 7 games: 3-0, 2.81 ERA, 48 IP, 15 ER, 22 H, 9 BB, 54 K, 0.65 WHIP
  • Career vs. Brewers: 1-1, 4.19 ERA, 19 1/3 IP, 9 ER, 17 H, 2 HR, 6 BB, 23 K, 1.19 WHIP, 10.7 K/9

Montas (7-11, 4.85 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 146 2/3 IP with Reds and Brewers.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 2/3 IP, 8 R (7 ER), 6 H (3 HR), 2 BB, 4 K in 10-9 home win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-7, 4.97 ERA, 63 1/3 IP, 35 ER, 10 HR, 22 BB, 66 K, .264 OBA, 1.39 WHIP in 13 starts
  • Last 7 games: 2-3, 4.81 ERA, 39 1/3 IP, 21 ER, 29 H, 15 BB, 46 K, 1.12 WHIP
  • Career vs. Mets: 0-0, 5.40 ERA, 6 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 8 K, 1.35 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 2 appearances (1 start)

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Mets at Brewers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mets -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Brewers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+145) | Brewers +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Brewers 3

Moneyline

The METS (-120) are a strong play behind the southpaw Manaea, as they fight and claw for a postseason berth.

The Brewers (+100) are already in the clubhouse with a division title, so it remains to be seen how hungry they’ll be, with the No. 3 seed in the NL all but likely to be theirs.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more adventurous, playing METS -1.5 (+145) is worth a roll of the dice, as Montas has been very shaky at home in both of his stops this season. The Brewers +1.5 (-175) would be too costly, and not a high quality play, behind the erratic right-hander in this series opener.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

While Manaea has been pitching well, posting a solid 2.81 ERA across his past 7 starts, Montas has a dismal 4.81 ERA across the same span, while turning in an ugly 4.97 ERA at home this season with Cincinnati and Milwaukee.

The Over is 8-4 in the past 12 games for the Mets, too. Go high, but be careful, as the Under is 6-3 across the past 9 for the Brew Crew.

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Mets (3-3) take on the Milwaukee Brewers (4-1) in the finale of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch at American Family Field is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 2-0.

The Mets lost 9-0 to the Brewers Tuesday as RHP Max Scherzer struggled on the mound. The righty was tagged for 5 ER on 8 H (3 HR) and 2 BB with 2 K across 5 1/3 IP.

The Brewers have outscored the Mets 19-0 in the first 2-game of the series. Milwaukee hit 5 HR Tuesday with OF Garrett Mitchell and 3B Brian Anderson contributing 2 each.

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Mets at Brewers projected starters

LHP David Peterson vs. RHP Corbin Burnes

Peterson (0-1, 1.80 ERA) will make his 2nd start of the season. He allowed 1 ER on 8 H and 1 BB with 5 K over 5 IP in his debut at the Miami Marlins Friday.

  • Finished 2022 in the bullpen for his final 7 appearances and hasn’t been credited with a win since Aug. 27.
  • Went 0-1 with a 9.64 ERA and 1.93 WHIP in 1 start and 1 relief appearance vs. Milwaukee last season.

Burnes (0-1, 7.20 ERA) will make his 2nd start. He allowed 4 ER on 4 H and 3 BB with 3 K over 5 IP in his debut at the Chicago Cubs Thursday.

  • Only allowed more than 3 ER once in his final 6 starts last season (5 ER allowed to the Mets on Sept. 19).
  • Went 1-1 with a combined 5.40 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 9.3 K/9 while allowing a .267 opponent batting average (OBA) in 2 starts against the Mets last season.

Mets at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mets +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Brewers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-185) | Brewers -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 5, Mets 3

Moneyline

I’ll back the BREWERS (-135) Wednesday despite Burnes struggling in his 1st start of the season. I expect him to bounce back and Milwaukee’s bats are hot right now.

Run line/Against the spread

BREWERS -1.5 (+150) has solid value as Milwaukee looks to complete the series sweep over New York. The Brewers have outscored the Mets 25-0 in the last 3 meetings dating back to last season.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 7.5 (-120).

The winner has scored at least 5 runs in 8 of the last 10 meetings between these clubs. The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee and is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Mets (3-2) visit the Milwaukee Brewers (3-1) Tuesday as the NL clubs continue their 3-game set at American Family Field with the middle contest. First pitch is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 1-0

New York was pummeled 10-0 in Monday’s matinee opener. They were held to just 3 hits while the pitching staff allowed more than 3 runs in a game for the 1st time this season.

After scoring 1 run in the 3rd and 2 in the 4th, the Brewers put it away with a 7-run 5th, capped by rookie 2B Brian Turang’s grand slam. The Brewers have scored 19 runs over their last 2 games — they beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5 at Wrigley Field Sunday.

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Mets at Brewers projected starters

RHP Max Scherzer vs. LHP Wade Miley

Scherzer (1-0, 4.50 ERA) makes his 2nd start of 2023.

  • Last outing: W, 6 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 HR, 2 BB, 6 K in 5-3 road win at Miami Marlins Thursday; registered 13 swings and misses in 91 pitches
  • Last season: 11-5, 2.29 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 10.7 K/9, 1.5 BB/9 in 145 1/3 IP (23 starts)
  • Pitched 6 shutout frames (with 9 K’s) here in September
  • Owns a 1.55 ERA across his last 5 starts against the Brewers

Miley will be making his 2023 debut.

  • Last season: 2-2, 3.16 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 6.8 K/9, 3.4 BB/9 in injury-shortened 37-inning season across 9 games (8 starts) for the Cubs
  • Current Mets own an aggregate .710 OPS against him
  • Historically, March/April is Miley’s best month in terms of allowed OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) at .679

Mets at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:01 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Mets -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Brewers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+110) | Brewers +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Brewers 4

Moneyline

The Mets (-150) are a fair favorite here. The true odds are likely buried in between these prices. PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

No interest in supporting either side. PASS.

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Over/Under

The Over is 5-1 in the last 6 series meetings.

New York’s offense has gotten off to a slow start, and that is somewhat due to a .289 on-base percentage when leading off innings and a .184 batting average with runners in scoring position.

Lean into the offense for both clubs and add in some starting pitching fade on both sides (kinder ERAs than deserved last season), and OVER 8 (-115) is a nice play in this matchup.

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Mets (3-1) visit the Milwaukee Brewers (2-1) Monday in the 2023 home opener at American Family Field. First pitch is slated for 2:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting. New York took 4 of 6 games in 2022, but were outscored by the Brewers 27-25.

New York is coming off a 4-game series at the Miami Marlins. The Mets won 3 of those games and allowed just 8 total runs in the series.

The Brewers won 2 of 3 games from the Chicago Cubs in a season-opening set at Wrigley Field. Monday’s game kicks off 6 straight games at home for Milwaukee, which played .568-ball (46-35) at home last season.

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Mets at Brewers projected starters

RHP Carlos Carrasco vs. RHP Freddy Peralta

Carrasco went 15-7 with a 3.97 ERA last year and had a 1.33 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 in 152 IP.

  • Posted a 4.57 ERA on the road
  • Has struggled against current Milwaukee batters: .886 aggregate OPS

Peralta logged a 4-4 record, 3.58 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP in 2022. He notched a 3.1 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 78 IP.

  • Has held current Mets batters to an aggregate .515 OPS
  • Battled injury problems in 2022, missing time with shoulder issues
  • Coughed up 3 HR in 9 1/3 IP in Brewers spring training
  • Has held opposing bats to an OPS under-.650 in his last 10 April games

Mets at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Mets +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Brewers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-190) | Brewers -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 4, Mets 3

Moneyline

With 2 solid starters and 2 solid bullpens, this matchup is perhaps best leveraged with the Under, but this is a solid price for the visitors. Run Line-averse bettors should consider a fair price on the Mets here. Otherwise, PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Peg the opener as a low-scoring affair. The run-and-a-half cushion for the Mets helps offset their travel and a likely-more-fatigued back end of the bullpen. BACK NEW YORK +1.5 (-190).

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Over/Under

Look for these pitchers to be ahead of the hitters. With the Mets scoring 5-plus runs 3 times in 4 games and the Brewers scoring 9 on Sunday, these bats may well be getting a half-run of recency bias thrown in to this figure.

BACK THE UNDER 8 (-105).

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New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The New York Mets (95-55) and Milwaukee Brewers (78-70) meet for a  Wednesday matinee to cap off a 3-game series. First pitch from American Family Field will be at 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mets vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: New York leads 4-1

The Mets have scored 7 runs in each of the first 2 games of this series, both of which were wins. New York has rolled 7s in 3 straight victories since Sunday, and the club has won 6 straight games overall.

The Brewers have lost 3 straight games and have coughed up 26 runs in the process. Milwaukee has allowed 4.41 runs per game (18th MLB) on the season, but since Aug. 23, the Brewers have yielded 5.26 RPG.

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Mets at Brewers projected starters

RHP Taijuan Walker vs. RHP Adrian Houser

Walker (12-4, 3.42 ERA) has logged a 1.18 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 142 IP across 26 starts.

  • Has given the Mets 7 or more innings in back-to-back starts
  • Facing a Brewers offense that has been much tougher against right-handers (.750 OPS) than left-handers (.665 OPS)

Houser (6-9, 4.85 ERA) has appeared in 20 games this season and made 19 starts. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 through 94 2/3 IP.

  • Sporting a 5.40 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 18 1/3 IP across 5 starts since returning from a lengthy stint on the IL
  • Facing a Mets team more accomplished against righties (.756 OPS) than lefties (.704)

Mets at Brewers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mets -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Brewers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets -1.5 (+122) | Brewers +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

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Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Brewers 4

Money line

The Brewers are a lean in some facets of this match-up, but Houser has been too iffy of late. Milwaukee may be worth a look on the Run Line, but even then, the better play here is the total.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Milwaukee has played well at home and its bullpen is in better shape than New York’s in the back end.

PASS on the current tag, but consider a line watch: Milwaukee +1.5 would have some value priced at -140 or better.

Over/Under

There is some fade lean to both sides of the starting pitching matchup, and the offenses favor the righty-righty matchup.

BACK THE OVER 8.5 (-120).

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