The Milwaukee Brewers (95-61) face the San Diego Padres (85-71) in the opener of a 3-game set Monday. First pitch from Petco Park in San Diego, California, is set for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Brewers vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 2-1

The Brew Crew dropped 2 of 3 at the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend, but they clinched their third straight NL Central title. They lost 5-1 Sunday and could only muster 1 run on 7 hits. SS Andruw Monasterio had 3 of them as the Brewers rested a couple of regulars. Expect that to continue now that they have clinched.

The Padres took 2 of 3 at the Chicago White Sox over the weekend with a 3-2 winner Sunday. OF Fernando

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