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The New York Mets (3-1) go on the road to start off their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (2-1) on Monday afternoon. In 2022, the Mets finished second in the NL East with a 101-61 record and secured a Wild Card spot. Meanwhile, Milwaukee logged an 86-76 record but narrowly missed the postseason. Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is on the hill for New York, while Freddy Peralta (0-0, 0.00 ERA) starts for Milwaukee.

The first pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Both teams are listed at -110 in the money line (risk $110 to win $100) in the latest Mets vs. Brewers odds from Caesars Sportsbook. The over/under for total runs scored is 8.5. Before making any Brewers vs. Mets picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money-line picks (+357) over the past two seasons, and it finished the 2022 MLB season on a 20-14 roll. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.

Now, the model has dialed in on Mets vs. Brewers and revealed its predictions and best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's MLB picks. Here are the MLB odds and betting trends for Brewers vs. Mets:

  • Mets vs. Brewers money line: Milwaukee -110, New York -110
  • Mets vs. Brewers run line: Milwaukee -1.5 (+180)
  • Mets vs. Brewers over/under: 8.5 runs
  • MIL: Brewers are 4-1 in their last five Monday games
  • NYM: Mets are 9-3 in their last 12 Monday games
  • Mets vs. Brewers picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back the Brewers

Left fielder Jesse Winker has excellent bat control and awareness at the plate. Winker has the pop to drive the ball into any gap on the diamond and will get on base. The 29-year-old owns a batting average of .375 with four RBI. In his last outing against the Chicago Cubs, he went 2-of-3 with three runs driven in.

Left fielder Christian Yelich uses his effortless swing to make contact with the ball. Yelich can be patient at the plate before turning on a pitch he likes. The two-time All-Star is also a rangy defender. In 2022, Yelich hammered 14 home runs and 57 RBI. On Sunday, Yelich went 2-of-5 with a double and one run scored.

Why you should back the Mets

Left fielder Mark Canha played well in the first series of the year. Canha has good pitch recognition skills and is a solid contact hitter. The 34-year-old is also a versatile defender who can play in multiple spots. Canha has a batting average of .308 with one home run and two RBI. On April 1 against the Miami Marlins, he went 3-of-4 with a double.

Center fielder Tommy Pham joined New York in the offseason. Pham is a rangy defender in the outfield with a strong and accurate throwing arm. The 35-year-old has been a solid contact hitter and has good plate coverage skills. Pham has a batting average of .444. In his last outing, he went 3-of-4 with a two-run homer and one double.

How to make Brewers vs. Mets picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the run total, as the simulations have the teams combining for 9.1 runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Mets vs. Brewers? And which side of the money line has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the money line to jump on, all from the advanced model that finished last season on a roll, and find out.