New York Mets vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction: Both teams hoping for a positive start

As the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets kick off their 2024 Major League Baseball season with a three-game series in New York, Friday's matchup gains prominence after Thursday's scheduled game was postponed due to rain. From a betting perspective, let's explore potential options for this game.

During this year's Spring Training, the New York Mets posted a 15-14 record, signaling their intent to rebound from a profoundly disappointing 2023 season. With a final record of 75-87, placing fourth in the NL East, the Mets aim to shake off the struggles of the previous year. While the Mets' offense exhibited inconsistency in 2023, they enter this season with a formidable lineup, spearheaded by Pete Alonso. Similarly, the pitching staff, which struggled last season, aims for improvement after finishing in the bottom half of the MLB in ERA. Jose Quintana, projected as the starting pitcher for the Mets, concluded last season with a 3-6 record, along with a 3.57 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 75.2 innings pitched.

During Spring Training, the Milwaukee Brewers recorded a 16-15 record, aiming to commence the 2024 season with a victory. With 183 runs scored and 175 conceded, the Brewers exhibited a reasonably effective offense in the spring. This season, once more, scrutiny will be directed towards the Milwaukee offense due to its previous underperformance. Conversely, the Brewers' pitching staff has consistently ranked among the best in baseball, raising expectations for their performance this year. Freddy Peralta, projected as the starting pitcher for Milwaukee, concluded the previous season with a record of 12-10, boasting a 3.86 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP across 165.2 innings pitched.

With plenty of optimism surrounding the new season, the New York Mets will look to bounce back from their challenging 2023 campaign. While I have reservations about Jose Quintana's reliability on the mound for the Mets, his performance last year did yield some respectable numbers. On the other hand, Freddy Peralta showcased impressive skills for the Milwaukee Brewers, notably pitching over 165 innings, a feat he'll likely need to replicate for the Brewers to stay competitive this year. In my view, this game is a toss-up, but I'm inclined to favor the New York Mets at home, anticipating a high-scoring contest.