The New York Mets (35-17) and Los Angeles Dodgers (33-17) clash in a 10:10 p.m. ET showdown Thursday. The battle at Dodger Stadium lifts the lid on a 4-game series between the clubs with the best 2 records in the NL. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: first meeting.
The Mets arrive at Chavez Ravine with a 6-game win streak in tow. New York’s National League entry is 11-3 with an .862 OPS since May 18.
The Dodgers head into this series on a down note, having lost 3 games in a row to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Los Angeles pitching was roughed up for 19 runs across the Monday-Wednesday set against the Pirates. That’s after allowing all of 18 runs over their previous 8 games (May 22-29).
Mets at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Taijuan Walker vs. RHP Tony Gonsolin
Walker (3-0, 2.83 ERA) has made 7 starts in the 2022 season. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 through 35 IP.
- Has held opposing batters to a .602 OPS over his last 4 starts (1.88 ERA).
- Current Dodger bats own an aggregate .777 OPS against him.
Gonsolin (5-0, 1.80 ERA) is tabbed for his 10th start of the season. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 45 IP.
- Has not yielded more than 2 ER in any start.
- Owns a 1.29 ERA and 0.90 WHIP at home this season.
- Has registered a 2.08 ERA at Dodger Stadium since 2020.
Mets at Dodgers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 9:16 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Mets +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Dodgers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Run line (RL): Mets +1.5 (-140) | Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Mets at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 6, Mets 3
Money line
Looking at runs scored versus allowed, the Mets are perhaps 2 or 3 wins too far out over their skis, and the opposite holds true for the Dodgers.
Walker runs into a lot of contact and so far has seen some kind rates around the margins, so he’s a solid fade candidate heading into June.
The Dodgers are at their best against right-handed pitching, and their bullpen is better suited to deal with key lefty-bat plate appearances late.
PEG LOS ANGELES (-175) AS HAVING JUST ENOUGH VALUE.
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Run line/Against the spread
Over their last 11 home games, the Dodgers have managed just 2 multi-run wins. Look for a bounce-back answer to being swept by Pittsburgh. Consider a partial-unit play on LOS ANGELES -1.5 (+115).
Over/Under
The Over, which is 8-0 in New York’s last 8 games, is a slight lean. However, a PASS is suggested unless an Over 8.5 (-115) tag becomes available.
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