The Milwaukee Brewers (62-37) host the New York Mets (42-58) on Monday, July 20. First pitch from American Family Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on BREW.
The Brewers are priced as -205 favorites on the moneyline and by -1.5 (-104) on the run line. The Mets are listed at +172 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-115) on the run line. The total is set at over/under 7.5 runs (-115 / -105).
Find my MLB picks and Mets vs Brewers prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, the weather report, and more.
Mets vs Brewers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under
| Mets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -115 | 7.5 -115o / -105u | +172 |
| Brewers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -104 | 7.5 -115o / -105u | -205 |
- Mets vs Brewers Picks: Mets Moneyline (+180), Jacob Misiorowski Under 8.5 Strikeouts (+120)
My Mets vs. Brewers best bets are on New York moneyline and Jacob Misiorowski to record under 8.5 strikeouts. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Mets vs Brewers Betting Preview
Mets Preview
The Mets find themselves in a fascinating spot here as road underdogs. While the team has already turned the page to being sellers at the trade deadline, this matchup serves as a revenge game for Freddy Peralta as he faces his former squad.
Peralta has plenty of extra motivation in this one. He is pitching for his next contract on a one-year deal with New York, and he draws a favorable matchup against a Milwaukee lineup that profiles as just league-average.
With the Brewers' bats not acting as the team's primary strength, a motivated Peralta is well-positioned to put together a strong performance.
Brewers Preview
Milwaukee enters this game as the overwhelming favorite to win the NL Central after a dominant first half.
Because they have built up so much division padding, they have the luxury of focusing more on October preparation than immediate regular-season urgency.
This is crucial because their rotation is currently in a bit of turmoil. However, Cy Young front-runner Jacob Misiorowski makes his first appearance since July 7 in this spot.
Coming off a two-week layoff, the Brewers are expected to prioritize his long-term health for the second half of the season over pushing him for regular-season accolades.
Look for Milwaukee to manage his workload carefully.
How To Make Mets vs Brewers Picks and Best Bets
Mets Moneyline (+180)
While this handicap leans heavily into narratives, the betting value is simply too good to pass up.
The market sees the Mets as big road underdogs, and the price is wrong here.
With Peralta motivated and Milwaukee easing back their ace, this line should be sitting closer to the +120 neighborhood.
Jacob Misiorowski Under 8.5 Strikeouts
Between the expected workload management, a two-week layoff, and a calculated drop in fastball velocity, the under on his strikeout prop is the sharp play.
- Restricted Workload: Expect a tighter pitch count after the long layoff.
- Dialed-Back Velocity: After lighting up the radar gun early on, he will likely pull back on the fastball velocity in his return.
Picks: Mets Moneyline (+180) | Jacob Misiorowski Under 8.5 Strikeouts (+120)
