New York Mets vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions
The MLB's Wild Card Round kicks off on Tuesday with the New York Mets facing off against the Milwaukee Brewers in game one of their National League series. The Mets, with a
Game outlook
The MLB's Wild Card Round kicks off on Tuesday with the New York Mets facing off against the Milwaukee Brewers in game one of their National League series. The Mets, with a record of 74-88, will have Luis Severino on the mound, while the 93-69 Brewers will start Freddy Peralta. The game is set to begin at 5:32 ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI, with the Brewers opening as the favorite at -137 and the current line sitting at Milwaukee -141.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +127 | Brewers -141
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-177) | Brewers -1.5 (+156)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 59%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets started the season poorly but finished strong, under manager Carlos Mendoza, securing a playoff spot in an epic 9-8 win against the Braves. Despite a 3-0 loss in the second game of a doubleheader, the team had already clinched their spot in the postseason and utilized a "b-team" lineup. Francisco Lindor had a standout season offensively, leading in multiple categories. The Mets are currently +950 to win the National League and +2,000 to win the World Series, with odds ranking them third-longest among playoff teams. With a power ranking of 10, the team ranks 7th in offense, 15th in defense, and has a record of 89-73 for the season. The starting pitcher for the playoff games is yet to be determined.