Mets vs Brewers Series Predictions 9/27: N.Y. Tries to Lock Down Berth
- Read on to get our Mets vs Brewers series betting predictions.
- The Mets’ lineup is relatively hot, which could tip the betting lines in their favor at the BetUS Sportsbook in their series with the Brewers. New York has scored 65 runs in their last 12 games but only three in the last two.
- Pitching matchups are to be determined for Saturday and Sunday because the final two games with the Braves were postponed.
- The Brewers don’t have much to play for but may face the Mets in a wild-card playoff series, which is something to pay attention to when making picks.
Going into this final regular-season series, the New York Mets are a big part of the MLB news cycle as they need to win games to secure a wild-card spot. They will face the Milwaukee Brewers, who have already clinched a playoff spot by winning the National League Central.
The Brewers already have their NL playoff spot locked up as they have the third-best record among the division-winning teams. This means they will play the worst wild-card team. Depending on how this series goes, the Mets could be their opponent.
However, that might make it hard to come up with lines for this series. The Mets could choke away their season against a Brewers team trying to rest up and not give up too much information for a possible playoff matchup in a few days. But the Mets also need to rest their pitchers, with a tough schedule ahead.
The Mets still face the possibility of missing the playoffs, having to play the Atlanta Braves in a doubleheader on Monday after the final two games of this week’s series were rained out. New York enters this series tied with Arizona (the Mets own the tiebreaker) and one game ahead of the Braves in the wild-card standings.
Mets vs Brewers Series Information
- Series: New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Dates/Times: Sept. 27 (8:10 p.m. ET), Sept. 28 (7:15), Sept. 29 (3:10)
- Mets vs Brewers Livestream: Sept. 27 (MLB Extra Innings), Sept. 28 (FOX), Sept. 29 (MLB Extra Innings)
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Game 1: Big Questions From Mets in Last Series
The most significant news going into this set comes from the New York Mets and their last series. While they were going up against a divisional rival trying for a wild-card spot in the Braves, the last two games of the series were postponed because of weather. Hurricane Helene was projected to hit Atlanta, which led to the second and third games of the series being shifted to Monday.
It’s looking like the Mets and Braves will get rained out over the next two days, which would lead to a doubleheader on Monday a day before the postseason begins 😅 pic.twitter.com/Ojcv31U53B
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) September 25, 2024
Unlucky for the Mets, they lost the opening game 5-1, which brought the Braves closer to sneaking into the playoffs. The weather will change the Mets’ pitching rotation, especially with the crucial final two games against the Braves on the horizon.
However, Sean Manaea is expected to be on the mound for them in the opening game against the Brewers. Manaea has looked great in September, with five appearances and a 2.36 ERA through 34⅓ innings. Also, the Mets have won in Manaea’s last eight starts.
The Brewers’ starter will be Frankie Montas, which might help the Mets. Montas has a 5.75 ERA through four starts in September. In his last appearance, he pitched 2⅔ innings, giving up eight runs (seven earned).
Game 2: Mets’ Offense Needs To Come Alive
Because the Mets’ two games were postponed, their pitching rotation is hard to predict, making MLB odds difficult to figure out. The same can be true for the Brewers, who want to keep the top of their rotation ready for the wild-card round. They could go to a bullpen day or call up a pitcher from the minor leagues to eat innings.
That helps out the Mets because they have had one of the hottest lineups in baseball, so their starting pitcher is less significant. In the Mets’ last 12 games, they have scored 65 runs, but only three in their last two. A big reason for that has been the power bats coming alive, hitting 21 home runs during that span.
Luisangel Acuña for the lead 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MANdTlhKPi
— MLB (@MLB) September 21, 2024
Rookie Luisangel Acuña has been a spark for the offense with three home runs in his last 10 games, but he is not the only one. Francisco Alvarez has hit five, and Brandon Nimmo has had four home runs in their previous 11 games.
Game 3: Pitching Becomes Wild Card
From a pitching perspective, this game is all over the place. The Mets’ last two games have been postponed, and now they are playing a doubleheader before the playoffs start, so managing the starting rotation is a must. Plus, the Mets will need their top pitchers in the final two games against the Braves, followed by a possible wild-card matchup with the Brewers.
Then, the Milwaukee Brewers have to keep the playoffs in their minds. They do not want to throw out one of their top pitchers, as he might have to see the Mets in the wild-card series. That could lead to the Brewers having another bullpen day or leaning on the minor leagues again to get a starter. Given that the Mets lineup is hot, they should be able to take advantage.
Mets vs Brewers Series Prediction: Mets 2-1
This series is going to be weird in the MLB picks department. These teams could meet in the wild-card round, which means the Brewers might want to save some pitchers for the playoffs. However, the Mets need to get wins, but the two postponed games with the Braves will be something in the back of everyone’s mind. The Mets lineup should be hot enough to win this series and potentially make the final two games against the Braves meaningless.
Bet on Mets to Win Series Against Brewers (-120)
Questions Of The Day
Are the Mets going to make the playoffs?
The odds on the Mets to make the playoffs are at -270, meaning they should find a way to sneak in as the Wild Card.
How important is the Mets vs Brewers series?
The Mets are in a three-team wild-card race for two spots. Every win counts, and they have five games left in the season, two of which are against a team – the Braves – also in the chase.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.