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Padres vs. Brewers NLDS prediction, best bets: Jacob Misiorowski quiets hot bats in Game 1

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Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 8:30 PM
Padres vs. Brewers NLDS prediction, best bets: Jacob Misiorowski quiets hot bats in Game 1
Key Things to Know
  • Malik Smith predicts Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski will record over 7.5 strikeouts against the Padres in NLDS Game 1.
  • Milwaukee hosts Game 1 following a franchise-record 103-win regular season.
  • The Padres enter the series in strong form, having won 20 of their last 25 games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Malik Smith of the New York Post predicts Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski will quiet the San Diego Padres' offense in Game 1 of the NLDS. The Brewers enter the series coming off a franchise-record 103-win season, while the Padres enter having won 20 of their past 25 games.

Smith highlights Misiorowski's regular-season dominance, noting he led the majors in ERA, strikeouts, and WHIP. His recommended bet for the series opener is Misiorowski to record over 7.5 strikeouts.

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