Mets vs. Brewers: AL Wild Card Series Game 2 predictions, odds and picks — Oct 2, MLB 2024

The Milwaukee Brewers finished the 2024 MLB season with four more wins than the Mets. However, after their loss in the opening day of the 2024 NL Wild Card series, manager Pat Murphy's team will need to be perfect for the next two games to keep its season alive.

On Tuesday, JD Martinez, Jesse Winker, and Mark Vientos all posted multiple RBIs as the Mets won 8-4. Game 2 of the series is set to commence at 7:38 pm EDT.

"The OMG! @Mets take NL #WildCard Game 1 from the Brewers! #Postseason" - MLB

Mets vs Brewers recent form and records

The Mets split their double-header tie-break with the Atlanta Braves to qualify for the postseason on the final day of the season. With a 89-73 record on the season, the Mets went 5-5 over their last 10 games of the season, and qualified for the third and final NL Wild Card spot.

The 2024 postseason represents the third time since 2021 that the Brewers enter the postseason as the NL Central division champs. After besting the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three-game set to finish their season, Milwaukee also went 5-5 to finish their season, and amassed a record of 93-69 in 2024.

Players to Watch

Starting Pitchers

NYM: Sean Manaea (12-6, 3.47 ERA) vs MIL: Frankie Montas (7-11, 4.84 ERA)

Manaea has a 1.084 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 184 K in 181.2 IP.

Last Start: Loss, 3.2 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 1 K vs MIL

Career vs MIL: 1-2 5.48 ERA (23 IP, 14 ER) 3 HR in 5 games

Montas has a 1.256 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 70 K in 57.1 IP.

Last Start: ND, 4 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K vs NYM

Career vs NYM: 0-0 5.06 ERA (10.2 IP, 6 ER) 2 HR in 3 games

Must-Watch Hitters

New York

Having contributed with 2 pinch-hit RBIs on Tuesday, JD Martinez improved his career postseason slashline to .298/.387/.587 in 34 career games. A 2018 World Series winner with the Boston Red Sox, Martinez will continue to be a valuable piece of the Mets' postseason squad.

"JD Martinez drives in two more as the Mets rally continues! @shea_station" - Talkin' Baseball

In the 12 games to end the season, second baseman Jose Iglesias hit an even .400 for the Mets. A 34-year-old veteran, the Cuban logged an RBI in Tuesday's win, and hit a commendable .337 in 85 games this year.

In the final four games of the season, shortstop Francisco Lindor hit .353 with two homers and five RBIs. Moreover, Lindor's 33 home runs during the season were his most since he hammered 39 bombs with the 2018 Cleveland Indians.

Milwaukee

Coming off of a career season, catcher William Contreras hit two RBIs in the Game 1 loss. At just 26 years of age, the Venezuelan hit 23 homers and 92 RBIs, career-best stats in both categories.

"William Contreras' 435-foot blast makes it a 5-run inning for the Brewers." - MLB

A career .375 hitter against the Mets, Brice Trurang finished the season with a .313 average, three RBIs, and a pair of steals in his last four games of the season. A constant speed threat, Trurang will remain an invaluable part of Milwaukee's playoff outfit this year.

Mets vs Brewers baseball betting odds

Wednesday 2/10	Money Line	Run Spread	Total Runs
New York Mets	- 105	- 1.5 +165	O 7.5 -115
Milwaukee Brewers	- 115	+ 1.5 +200	U 7.5 -105

Mets vs Brewers expert picks and game prediction

Though Milwaukee was favored at the outset of the series, the Mets' commanding win in game 1 has evened the betting markets for Game 2. With 47 home wins this year, Milwaukee trailed only the Philadelphia Phillies for the best NL home record.

The pitching matchup of Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas is exactly as it was when these two clubs met on Sept. 27. In that duel, it was Montas of the Brewers who showed up more convincingly.

New York did well to win the first game, but Milwaukee has been here before. Expect the NL Central champs to turn this into a series.

Run Line: -1.5 -165

Total Runs: O 7.5 -115

Prediction: Brewers W, 7-6