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New York Mets Set to Take on Milwaukee Brewers in Three-Game National League Series at American Family Field

The New York Mets are set to face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a three-game National League series at American Family Field. The Mets, coming off a loss to the Atlanta Braves, have not played since Tuesday due to Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, the Brewers are coming off a road win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Mets will be sending Sean Manaea to the mound, while the Brewers will have Frankie Montas as their starting pitcher. Despite the opening line favoring New York, the current line now slightly favors the Mets at -116.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mets -116 | Brewers +104
• Spread: Mets -1.5 (+145) | Brewers +1.5 (-165)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 54%.

New York vs Milwaukee Stats

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently vying for a spot in the NL Wild Card, but have not played since their Tuesday loss to the Atlanta Braves due to a hurricane. Offensively, the Mets struggled in their last game, only managing to go 4-for-32 with one walk and six strikeouts. Mark Vientos hit a solo home run, providing the team's only offense. Against the Braves, they went hitless in two at-bats with runners in scoring position and left five Mets on base. Pitcher Luis Severino struggled as well, giving up four runs in four innings. Veteran pitcher Sean Manaea will be taking the ball for the Mets, boasting a 12-5 record with a 3.29 ERA and impressive batting average against. The Mets currently hold a power ranking of 4, are ranked 7th in offense, 14th in defense, and have a season record of 87-70.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers have secured the third seed in the NL and are coming off a 5-2 road win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team hit well in the last game, with five extra-base hits and several stolen bases. Despite going 4-for-17 with runners in scoring position, they stranded 10 men on base. Aaron Civale pitched six shutout innings for the victory. Righty Frankie Montas will start the next game, with a record of 7-11, a 4.85 ERA, and 1.37 WHIP. He has struggled with giving up home runs, allowing 23 so far. The team has a power ranking of 19 and excels in offense and defense, averaging 4.80 runs scored and 3.99 points given up per game. The Brewers have an overall record of 91-68. New York has recently won all three matchups against Milwaukee.

Contrast in Pitching Performances Favoring New York Mets for Upcoming Game

In September, there is a noticeable contrast in pitching performances between Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas of the Oakland Athletics. Manaea boasts a 2-0 record with a 2.36 ERA and .133 batting average against in 34.1 innings across five starts, while Montas has a 1-2 record with a 5.75 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 20.1 innings over four starts. Additionally, the return of Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets lineup is expected to boost excitement among fans. The Mets have shown strong pitching prowess in September, ranking fifth in team ERA at 2.88 over 21 games, while the Milwaukee Brewers are 16th with a team ERA of 3.81 through 23 games. Considering these factors, it is recommended to favor the New York Mets in this upcoming game.

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