MLB Odds, Picks & Predictions: Mets vs. Brewers (Thursday)
Just one series needed the decisive Game 3 in the Wild Card Round. We’ll see if the Mets can continue their run or if the National League Central Champion Brewers can move on.
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Thursday's Best MLB Picks
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
New York Mets (+105) at Milwaukee Brewers (-125) | O/U 7.5 (-115/-105)
The Mets had a lot to overcome just to get to this point. They weren't expected to be a contender this season after selling off pieces last year and struggling early this year. Call it the power of Grimace as they turned it around and won a Wild Card spot.
New York has recorded large-scoring innings in Game 1 of this series (five runs in the fifth inning) and Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Braves on Monday (six runs in the eighth inning). Those three runs in the first two innings on Wednesday looked like another big day ahead, helping them to move onto the National League Division Series. The Brewers would bring out the power with two home runs in the eighth, though, and grabbed the win.
Jose Quintana's last start was against this team. He pitched 4.1 innings and allowed two earned in a loss. This nearly mirrors his first game of the regular season versus the Brewers, where he lasted 4.2 innings and also allowed two earned runs in a loss.
The Brewers used Jared Koenig as an opener in the first, and then
The last time Tobias Meyers faced the Mets was on September 28, coming in the second inning and pitching four scoreless innings after Jared Koenig opened the game. Meyers did not give up a run, struck out five batters and picked up the win.
With the way playoff baseball is, just because these are the starters, it doesn't mean they will get a lot of innings. In an elimination game, it's all hands on deck. Don't be surprised if these teams go to the bullpen to get ideal matchups.
We should see just as much excitement in this game as we've seen in the previous two. Anticipate another high-scoring effort.
Pick: Over 7.5 Runs (-115)
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