MLB matchup analysis

Mets vs Brewers Prediction, Odds and Model Pick

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at American Family Field · 2:10 PM ET

Pass

LyDia decision: Pass on Mets vs Brewers

Lab Rating
6.4/10
Model probability
65.4%
Market probability
56.2%
Model edge
+9.2%
Best moneyline
-133
Sportsbooks checked
9
LyDia model
65.4%
Market
56.2%

The case for Milwaukee Brewers

Market mispricing: +9.2%
LyDia makes Milwaukee Brewers 65.4% to win. The no-vig market says 56.2%. That gap is the entire reason this game is on the board.

Why it is not official

Below the 72.0% official gate
Win probability is 65.4%. LyDia does not make a game official below 72.0%, no matter how good the price is. This is a value spot, not a high-confidence winner.
Setup quality below the bar
Lab Rating is 6.4/10, under the 8.0/10 required for an official pick.
Own bullpen carries risk: 7.1/10
Milwaukee Brewers's pen comes in tired. A lead after six innings is less safe than usual.
The verdict LyDia passes. The combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.
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The combined Lab Rating did not clear the official threshold.

Game information

MatchupNew York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers
DateWednesday, July 22, 2026
First pitch2:10 PM ET
VenueAmerican Family Field
Starting pitchersChristian Scott vs Logan Henderson
WeatherGame-time forecast: 73°F, 0% precipitation chance, 11 mph wind from NE. This venue has a roof, but the roof status is not confirmed.

Starting pitcher matchup

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Christian ScottMets · RHP
2.87ERA
1.22WHIP
10.9K/9
18.2%K-BB%
vs
Logan HendersonBrewers · RHP
2.97ERA
0.93WHIP
10.3K/9
24.2%K-BB%
MetricMetsBrewers
Probable pitcherChristian ScottLogan Henderson
ThrowsRR
LyDia pitcher score (higher is better)7277
ERA (lower is better)2.872.97
WHIP (lower is better)1.220.93
K/9 (higher is better)10.910.3
BB/9 (lower is better)3.91.9
K-BB% (higher is better)18.2%24.2%
HR/9 (lower is better)1.10.8
Ground-ball rate37.9%32.8%
IP per start (higher is better)4.64.8

Pitcher edge: Milwaukee Brewers by 5 points.

How to read this: highlighted cells mark a gap big enough to matter, not just any difference. K-BB% is strikeouts minus walks per batter faced, one of the most predictive skill stats in pitching. HR/9 is home runs allowed per nine innings. Ground-ball rate is neither good nor bad on its own: high ground-ball pitchers trade strikeouts for double plays and fewer home runs.

Strikeout projections Full K board →

Christian Scott strikeouts
5.0 projected
LyDia leans UNDER 5.5K by 0.5
Market 5.5K · O -118 / U +100 · 5 books
Logan Henderson strikeouts
5.6 projected
Model and market agree
Market 5.5K · O -116 / U +110 · 5 books

Projections are self-calibrated against graded results (59 graded starts). Leans are context, not official picks.

Same data source as the Pitcher Matchup Tool, where every starter on the slate is compared side by side.

MetricMetsBrewers
Record43-5963-38
Last 105-55-5
Run differential / game (team quality)-0.62+1.31
Runs scored / game (offense)4.085.05
Runs allowed / game (defense, lower better)4.703.74
OPS, last 15 days0.7440.728
Season OPS0.6860.733
OPS change+0.058-0.005
Runs per game, last 15 days4.34.8
K% season (lower is better)22.1%21.1%
K% last 15 days21.3%21.3%
OPS vs opposing hand0.6870.755

Run differential and run environment come from the season standings; offense splits for all 30 teams live on the Stats page, including hot and cold streaks and the run environment table.

Every team on today's slate, on any two axes you pick. Mets and Brewers are highlighted.

Mets
Combined risk
3.7 Normal
Fatigue
4.5 Normal
Efficiency
6.7 Effective
Brewers
Combined risk
7.1 Tired
Fatigue
7.5 Tired
Efficiency
5.8 Effective

Risk is what the model actually uses: fatigue blended with how well the pen has pitched. High fatigue with high efficiency is a tired pen that is still getting outs.

MetricMetsBrewers
Fatigue4.5/10, Normal7.5/10, Tired
Efficiency6.7/10, Effective5.8/10, Effective
Combined risk3.7/10, Normal7.1/10, Tired
Relief innings, last 3 days8.713.3
Back-to-back arms04
3-day ERA2.082.70
3-day WHIP1.041.35

Fatigue measures workload. Efficiency measures recent run prevention. Combined risk is what the moneyline and totals systems use.

Run total projection

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LyDia projection
8.4
Market total
7.5
Projected away runs
3.9
Projected home runs
4.6
Over price
+103
Under price
-104

The model projects 0.9 runs above the market total. This projection is matchup context, not an official total pick unless LyDia explicitly labels it as one.

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