MLB · Wed, Jul 22 · 2:10 PM

Mets at Brewers

O/U 7.5 · RL Brewers -1.5 · American Family Field

GARY'S PICK

MLBvs Mets· -158

An afternoon clash unfolds at American Family Field as the first-place Milwaukee Brewers look to protect their home turf against the visiting New York Mets. While the surface ERAs for today's starting pitchers look neck-and-neck, diving beneath the hood reveals a massive edge for Milwaukee. Logan Henderson is the real deal, carrying a 2.97 ERA backed by a sustainable 2.91 xERA and an elite 0.93 WHIP, whereas Christian Scott's 2.87 ERA sits on a very shaky foundation of a 4.14 xERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Henderson is especially comfortable on his home mound, where he boasts a microscopic 1.80 ERA. He also matches up beautifully against the Mets' lineup, limiting left-handed batters to a .183 batting average and a .568 OPS this season. Conversely, Christian Scott is in a dangerous spot against this Brewers lineup. Scott relies heavily on his four-seam fastball, throwing it 48.7% of the time, yet the offering carries a .351 opponent xwOBA. Milwaukee's power bats are poised to hit against that pitch: Andrew Vaughn hits .386 with a .435 xwOBA against four-seamers, and Garrett Mitchell brings a stellar .413 xwOBA against them. Furthermore, the defensive disparity between these two clubs is staggering. Because both starting pitchers lean fly-ball—with Henderson holding a 0.49 GO/AO and Scott showing a 0.61 GO/AO—having an elite defense is paramount. The Brewers have committed just 41 errors this year, while the Mets have committed 69 errors, which exposes Scott to unearned runs and extended, taxing innings. In the late frames, the bullpen advantage tilts heavily toward the home team. Milwaukee's primary weapons, Trevor Megill (15 SV, 2.84 ERA, 0.95 WHIP) and Abner Uribe (2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP), are fully rested, while the Mets had to use Devin Williams and Luke Weaver in yesterday's game. Even though the Brewers are adjusting to the fresh losses of Sal Frelick and David Hamilton, who were placed on the injured list yesterday, their massive depth and organizational pitching superiority are more than enough to offset these absences. At -158 on the moneyline, the Brewers at home, where they are 33-19, represent outstanding value against a Mets team that is 22-31 on the road. Trust the underlying pitching metrics, the defensive stability, and the rested bullpen to deliver a Milwaukee win.

Conversely, Christian Scott is in a dangerous spot against this Brewers lineup. Scott relies heavily on his four-seam fastball, throwing it 48.7% of the time, yet the offering carries a .351 opponent xwOBA. Milwaukee's power bats are poised to hit against that pitch: Andrew Vaughn hits .386 with a .435 xwOBA against four-seamers, and Garrett Mitchell brings a stellar .413 xwOBA against them. Furthermore, the defensive disparity between these two clubs is staggering. Because both starting pitchers lean fly-ball—with Henderson holding a 0.49 GO/AO and Scott showing a 0.61 GO/AO—having an elite defense is paramount. The Brewers have committed just 41 errors this year, while the Mets have committed 69 errors, which exposes Scott to unearned runs and extended, taxing innings.

In the late frames, the bullpen advantage tilts heavily toward the home team. Milwaukee's primary weapons, Trevor Megill (15 SV, 2.84 ERA, 0.95 WHIP) and Abner Uribe (2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP), are fully rested, while the Mets had to use Devin Williams and Luke Weaver in yesterday's game. Even though the Brewers are adjusting to the fresh losses of Sal Frelick and David Hamilton, who were placed on the injured list yesterday, their massive depth and organizational pitching superiority are more than enough to offset these absences. At -158 on the moneyline, the Brewers at home, where they are 33-19, represent outstanding value against a Mets team that is 22-31 on the road. Trust the underlying pitching metrics, the defensive stability, and the rested bullpen to deliver a Milwaukee win.

The pick & result

Published pick: Brewers ML -158
Published odds: -158
Result: Won
Final score: 3-4

Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.

The read

Injuries noted

Brewers: [NEW] DL Hall (RP) — Pectoral (Left): Hall (pectoral) struck out a batter and allowed one hit and no walks over a scoreless inning Sunday in a rehab start with High-A Wisconsin. (Jul 19 — 2d ago) [NEW] Brandon Lockridge (LF) — Knee (Right): Manager Pat Murphy said that Lockridge (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. (Jul 18 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Brian Fitzpatrick (RP) — Elbow (Left): Fitzpatrick (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery over the past week, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. (Jul 4 — 17d ago) [KNOWN] Rob Zastryzny (RP) — Shoulder (Left): The Brewers transferred Zastryzny (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. (Jul 16 — 6d ago) [KNOWN] Angel Zerpa (Relief Pitcher) — Elbow (Left): The Brewers transferred Zerpa (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Sunday. (May 31 — 51d ago) [NEW] Joel Kuhnel (RP) — Shoulder (Right): Kuhnel (shoulder) is slated to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports. (Jul 21 — 0d ago) [NEW] Brandon Woodruff (SP) — Shoulder (Right): Woodruff announced Saturday that he will undergo season-ending capsule repair surgery on his right shoulder, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. (Jul 18 — 3d ago) [NEW] David Hamilton (3B) — Hamstring (Left): Hamilton (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. (Jul 21 — 0d ago) [NEW] Kyle Harrison (SP) — Elbow (Left): Harrison (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Saturday and begin a rehab assignment July 31, Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee reports. (Jul 21 — 0d ago) [NEW] Sal Frelick (RF) — Shoulder (Right): no (Jul 21 — 0d ago) Mets: [NEW] Clay Holmes (SP) — Lower Leg (Right): Holmes (fibula) is tentatively scheduled to make his first minor-league rehab start Thursday, MLB.com reports. (Jul 20 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Justin Hagenman (Relief Pitcher) — Ribs (Not Specified): The Mets announced June 1 that Hagenman (rib) has yet to resume a throwing program, MLB.com reports. (Jul 13 — 8d ago) [KNOWN] Austin Warren (RP) — Forearm (Right): An MRI on Warren's right forearm revealed no ligament damage Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. (Jul 8 — 13d ago) [KNOWN] Mark Vientos (1B) — Hand (Right): Mets interim manager Andy Green said Thursday that Vientos has been diagnosed with a fractured right hand and will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports. (Jul 10 — 11d ago)

The research

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PLATOON EDGE

Brice Turang (bats L) gets a RHP from the 3rd spot
.902
Brice Turang's vs. Right line (.902 OPS, 268 AB) sits well above his .552 mark the other way (104 AB). Tonight's starter Christian Scott throws RHP, the hand he hits best.
Garrett Mitchell (bats L) draws Christian Scott (RHP), batting 5th
.865
Garrett Mitchell carries a .865 OPS vs. Right (220 AB) against .698 the other way (69 AB), and faces RHP Christian Scott from the 5th spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.

HEAT CHECK

Joey Ortiz: 1.011 OPS in Last 15 Days
1.011
The last 15 days sample runs 40 PA: a 1.011 OPS versus .630 for the season, 0.381 above his norm. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
Cooper Pratt: .996 OPS in Last 15 Days
.996
The last 15 days sample runs 35 PA: a .996 OPS versus .715 for the season, 0.281 above his norm. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.

COOLING OFF

Jackson Chourio: .524 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Christian Scott
.524
Jackson Chourio's .524 OPS over the last 15 days (45 PA) trails his .816 season mark, down 0.292. Tonight he draws RHP Christian Scott — his weaker side: a .789 OPS vs RHP across 203 AB.
William Contreras: .490 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Christian Scott
.490
William Contreras's .490 OPS over the last 15 days (34 PA) trails his .739 season mark, down 0.249. Tonight he draws RHP Christian Scott — his stronger side: a .741 OPS vs RHP across 264 AB.

FIRST INNING

MIL have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 1 of their last 10
1/10
Milwaukee Brewers have scored in the first inning just 1 time in their last 10 games — slow-starting lineup, and the 1st has been a free pass for opposing starters.

SITUATIONAL

MIL's pen has logged 13.3 innings across its last 3 games
13.3
3 games, 13.3 innings out of the pen — Bryse Wilson (4) and Lance McCullers Jr. (3) carried the load. NYM's pen has thrown 8.7 over the same span.

TEAM RECORD

Mets 6-2 in Christian Scott's last 8 starts
6-2
Mets are 6-2 in Christian Scott's last 8 starts this season. He starts tonight.

REGRESSION

Christian Scott: 2.87 ERA vs 4.14 xERA
4.14
Christian Scott carries a 2.87 ERA against a 4.14 expected ERA (1.27 run gap), so he has been outperforming his contact quality. Opponents hit .212 off him vs a .230 expected (xBA). Most lines price off his season ERA, which may not reflect that gap.

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
GARRETT MITCHELLTOTAL BASES OVER 0.5
MLBBrewers· -160
LOST · ACTUAL 0
Garrett Mitchell is currently the hottest hand in the Brewers' lineup, entering this contest with multi-hit performances in three of his last four starts. While Christian Scott is a formidable pitcher, he leans toward a fly-ball profile (0.61 GO/AO), which plays into Mitchell's current ability to find gaps and generate extra-base hits. Mitchell's home/road splits are stark; he is hitting .302 with an .876 OPS at American Family Field compared to just .260 on the road. Batting in the 5-hole, he will have ample opportunities to see Scott and a Mets bullpen that, while top-heavy, has some depth issues in the middle innings. Given he only needs a single hit to clear this line, his recent 7-for-15 stretch makes this the strongest over on the board.
Garrett Mitchell
Total Bases over 0.5
-160 · LOST · ACTUAL 0
Brewers
Garrett Mitchell is currently the hottest hand in the Brewers' lineup, entering this contest with multi-hit performances in three of his last four starts. While Christian Scott is a formidable pitcher, he leans toward a fly-ball profile (0.61 GO/AO), which plays into Mitchell's current ability to find gaps and generate extra-base hits.
Mitchell's home/road splits are stark; he is hitting .302 with an .876 OPS at American Family Field compared to just .260 on the road. Batting in the 5-hole, he will have ample opportunities to see Scott and a Mets bullpen that, while top-heavy, has some depth issues in the middle innings.
Given he only needs a single hit to clear this line, his recent 7-for-15 stretch makes this the strongest over on the board.

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