The comeback kids struck again on Tuesday in Milwaukee. After qualifying for the playoffs with a 9th place^Th After their innings comeback just 24 hours earlier, the New York Mets had to come from behind again on Tuesday against Milwaukee. The Brewers took a 2-0 lead after the first matchday^st inning, but the Mets stormed back and scored 3 in the 2nd inning^nd and 5 in the 5th^Th win Game 1 of their Wild Card series with a score of 8-4.

Luis Severino was shaky to start, but rallied and gave the Mets 6 innings. Freddy Peralta also struggled early, but never got going and was sent off after 4 innings.

Mark Vientos, JD Martinez and Jesse Winker each drove in two runs for the Mets. William Contreras batted second for the Brewers.

Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Let’s dive into the matchup.

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Game details and how to watch Mets vs. Brewers live on Wednesday

● Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
● Time: 7:38 p.m. ET
● Website: American Family Field
● City: Milwaukee, WI
● TV/Streaming: ESPN

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Game 2 odds for Mets vs. Brewers

The latest odds from Wednesday morning:

● Money line: New York Mets (-110), Milwaukee Brewers (-110)
● Spread: Mets -1.5 (+165), Brewers +1.5 (-200)
● In total: 7.5

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Likely starting players for Game 2 for New York vs. Milwaukee

● Pitching matchup on Tuesday (October 2): Sean Manaea vs. Frankie Montas

○ Mets: Manaea (12-6, 3.47 ERA) has allowed 70 earned runs and 134 hits in 181.2 innings while striking out 184

○ Brewer: Montas (7-11, 4.84 ERA) has allowed 81 earned runs and 140 hits, striking out 148 over 150.2 innings

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Top betting trends and insights to know ahead of Mets vs. Brewers – Game 2

• Montas was traded to the Brewers midseason after going 3-3 in 11 starts, with Milwaukee giving up 29 earned runs in 57 innings.
• This will be Montas' 4th^Th Postseason career experience. He holds a record of 1-1 with a 9.45 ERA in those three appearances (including 1 start).
• Sean Manaea appeared in three games (two of them as a starter). He is 0-3 with a 15.26 ERA as a result of those three appearances.
• The Brewers were a perfect 17-17 in stolen bases early in the series, but did not attempt a steal in Game 1.
• After winning the opener of a series this season, the Mets have a record of 19-13 in Game 2 this season.

Playoff history for New York vs. Milwaukee

● Mets: Own a 53-40 all-time playoff record. They have reached the World Series five times in their franchise history, winning in 1969 and 1986.

● Brewer: Own a playoff record of 21-31 due to 10 playoff appearances, including 7 of the last 8 seasons. As a member of the American League, they reached the World Series in 1982, but lost to the Cardinals in seven games.

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Expert picks and predictions for Wednesday's Mets vs. Brewers game

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Here are the best bets our model predicts for Wednesday's New York vs. Milwaukee game:

– Money line: NBC Sports is staying away from a game on the money line

– Spread: NBC Sports is leaning toward a game against Milwaukee on the run line

– Total runs: NBC Sports recommends a game with an OVER of 7.5 total runs

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