Milwaukee Brewers Dominate as New York Mets Struggle: Betting on the Money Line Recommended

On Saturday night, the New York Mets will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in the second game of their three-game series. With hopes of moving up the NL East standings, the Mets currently hold a record of 63-52 while the Brewers sit at 70-44. Logan Henderson will be on the mound for the Brewers with a record of 3-0 and a 1.78 ERA, while the Mets have yet to announce their starting pitcher. Both teams have split their last 10 meetings, making this matchup an exciting one to watch. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Mets vs. Brewers showdown.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mets +115 | Brewers -128
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-175) | Brewers -1.5 (+154)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 56%.

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently struggling with a record of losing eight out of their last nine games and have fallen to second place in the NL East standings, trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by 2.5 games. Despite their offensive struggles, with average runs per game and batting statistics ranking below average in the league, Pete Alonso leads the team with a .264 batting average and Juan Soto leads in home runs. On the pitching side, the Mets are giving up an average of 4.05 runs per game, with opponents batting .40 against them. The team will look to turn their performance around and climb back up in the division race.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have been performing exceptionally well in the past week, winning nine out of their last ten games and are currently leading the NL Central standings by four games over Chicago. They aim to continue their winning streak and secure their fourth consecutive series win, which will help further increase their division lead with a win on Saturday.

Milwaukee has been averaging five runs per game and holds a .257 batting average, ranking third in the league. Their .330 on-base percentage is second, while their .398 slugging percentage is 18th. Sal Frelick leads the team with a .298 batting average, while Christian Yelich leads in home runs and RBI.

On the defensive side, the Brewers are giving up 3.89 runs per game, which is fourth in the league. Opponents have a .231 batting average against Milwaukee, ranking fifth. Their 3.62 ERA is fourth, and their 1.24 WHIP is tenth in the league.

In their most recent game, Henderson gave up three hits and one run in 4.1 innings, helping secure a 14-3 win over Washington.

Milwaukee Brewers Dominate as New York Mets Struggle: Betting on the Money Line Recommended

The Milwaukee Brewers have demonstrated superior performance by winning nine out of their last 10 games, while the New York Mets have struggled with losses in eight of their last nine games. Milwaukee boasts an impressive hitting record, positioning them as a formidable opponent against New York's struggling pitching staff, which has allowed 14 runs in their last three games. New York's pitching difficulties were particularly evident in their recent road games where they conceded 19 runs. Conversely, Milwaukee's dominant pitcher, Henderson, has only given up two runs in his last three games, with just one run conceded in his two home starts. With New York's offensive challenges in mind, it is recommended to bet on Milwaukee on the money line.

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