Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) watches after hitting a 2-run home run in the fifth inning as New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) looks on at American Family Field in Milwaukee Aug. 8.

The New York Mets (63-53) visit the Milwaukee Brewers (71-44) Saturday for the second game in their 3-game series. First pitch from American Family Field is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Brewers have been surging, ripping off 7 straight wins. They took down the Mets 3-2 in the series-opening battle Friday, closing as a -136 moneyline favorite. 2B Brice Turang led the way with 2 RBIs in the victory.

The Mets, despite still sitting 2nd in the NL East, have been atrocious over the last few weeks. They are 1-9 since July 28 and 0-4 on the road in that span. New York's offense has been a cause for concern, scoring just 5 runs over its last 3 performances.

Mets at Brewers projected starters

RHP Frankie Montas vs. RHP Tobias Myers

Montas (3-2, 6.68 ERA) makes his eighth start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 33 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 7 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 12-4 loss to San Francisco Giants Sunday
  • Could pitch behind opener but is expected to receive bulk innings
  • Career vs. Brewers: 0-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 3 starts

Myers (1-1, 4.30 ERA) makes his sixth start and ninth appearance. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 23 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 11 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 7-0 road loss vs. Minnesota Twins May 17
  • Last appearance: No-decision, 1 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 5-1 home loss to the Miami Marlins July 25
  • 2025 home stats: 1-1, 4.09 ERA (11 IP, 5 ER), 1.55 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 in 2 starts and 2 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Mets: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (4 IP, 0 ER), 0.25 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 in 1 relief appearance

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Mets at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Mets +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Brewers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-210) | Brewers -1.5 (+160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Mets at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 5, Mets 3

Moneyline

BET BREWERS (-125).

The Mets are in a tough spot. They could start Montas Jr., but he has struggled as of late. New York could look to more of a bullpen game, but it has the 11th-most hits allowed from relievers this season. It has lost 5 straight games, mainly due to its inefficient offense.

Milwaukee is surging, and its bats have been a key reason why, scoring at least 3 runs in every game since July 26 (12 games). It has tallied at least 5 in 5 of its last 7 performances. It should be able to outscore New York and win Saturday.

Back BREWERS (-125).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Brewers are at a good price on the ML, and we'll forego the risk here.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9 (-115).

Both teams have season-long Under trends. The Mets are 50-61-5 O/U on the season, 3-6 O/U in their last 9 games, and 0-3 O/U in their past 3 battles. They have allowed just 10 runs in their last 3 games.

The Brewers have gone 2-2 O/U in their last 4 contests, holding their opponents to 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 6 games. They are 52-60-3 O/U on the season.

Back UNDER 9 (-115).

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