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New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers picks, MLB playoff predictions
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New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers picks, MLB playoff predictions

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(This story was updated after the Brewers’ 5-3 win over the Mets in Game 2 on Wednesday.)

The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers will play in the wild-card round of the National League 2024 MLB playoffs at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Which team will win the MLB playoffs series? Which team will win Game 3 on Thursday, October 3?

Check out these MLB playoff picks and predictions for the series and the game, airing at 5:38 PM MST on ESPN2 (stream with Fubo free trial)

The Mets are a 1.5-point favorite over the Brewers in the MLB playoffs for Game 3, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

New York is +100 on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is -120.

The over/under (run total) is set at 7.5 runs.

New York had a 1-0 series lead over Milwaukee after winning Game 1 on Tuesday, 8-4, but the Brewers forced a Game 3 with a 5-3 victory over the Mets on Wednesday.

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Mets vs Brewers picks, predictions for Game 3

VSIN.com: Betting on Thursday’s game between Mets and Brewers

Greg Peterson writes: “While both starting pitchers enter Thursday in great form, their advanced numbers show both are on the decline. These teams know each other’s bullpen, as this is the second series in a span of seven days of play, in combination with both teams going heavy on their bullpens recently. This decisive game will have offensive fireworks.”

Doc’s Sports: Take the Brewers to beat the Mets in Game 3

It writes: “Milwaukee relief pitchers have an inherited scoring rate of 28.3% out of 212 inherited runners. Their relief pitchers have taken the field 195 times in high-leverage situations, in addition to 146 times with runners on base. With 156 saves situations, the Brewers have collected 84 holds in addition to 19 saves. They rank second in the league with a save percentage of 73.6%, and they have sent 519 relievers to the mound this season called on relievers to take the mound in 72 save opportunities and they came away with 53 saves.”

ESPN: Brewers have a 56.3% chance of beating Mets in Game 3

The site’s matchup predictor gives New York a 43.7% chance of beating Milwaukee in Thursday’s MLB playoff game.

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Mets vs Brewers picks, series predictions

MLB.com: Brewers will beat Mets in MLB playoffs series

It reads: “After losing manager Craig Counsell to the Cubs in free agency in February and trading top pitcher Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, the Brewers were not a popular pick to win the NL Central entering 2024. However, Milwaukee was ranked first place. for most of the season and achieved its second consecutive NL Central crown by a 10-game margin – the largest of any division winner – relying on his speed, defense and elite bullpen to win 93 games without former NL MVP Christian Yelich, who underwent season-ending back surgery in August, but our experts are pleased with their chances of beating the Mets in the NL Wild Card Series.”

The Athletic: Mets will beat Brewers in MLB playoffs

Fabian Ardaya writes: “Grimace. That’s why they will win. On a serious note, the Brewers’ ability to navigate this season without much consistent pitching is commendable. It’s harder to achieve that in October. The Mets survived Monday’s game while fresh off their two best players, Luis Severino and Sean Manaea. Did they just drop a series in Milwaukee? Yes, they did.

Bleacher Report: Brewers win wild-card series against Mets in two games

Tim Kelly writes: “There has been a sense of magic for the Brewers this season, and we expect it to continue. The Mets have played great baseball since June 1 and have a legitimate complaint about the Braves and MLB for not planning better and force them to do so.” play a doubleheader the day before the NLWCS starts.”

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