The New York Mets (11-6) play the 2nd contest in a 3-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (8-9) Tuesday. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mets vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mets lead 1-0; Mets won the regular-season series 4-3 in 2022.
The Mets posted an 8-6 victory in the series opener Monday at Chavez Ravine. It was a seesaw battle, with L.A. leading 3-2 after 2 innings, before New York took a 5-3 lead heading into the bottom of the 4th. The Dodgers led 6-5 after 6 innings, but New York posted 3 in the top of the 7th to put a bow on the scoring.
OF Brandon Nimmo, 1B Pete Alonso and 2B Jeff McNeil each collected 3 hits, while top prospect 3B Brett Baty debuted with an RBI single, and DH Dan Vogelbach slapped a 2-run HR.
The Dodgers saw 1B Freddie Freeman sock a pair of homers while driving in 3 runs, but Los Angeles slipped to 1-5 in the past 6 games against teams with a winning percentage greater than .600.
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Mets at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Tylor Megill vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw
Megill (3-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 16 IP.
- Has had the benefit of 20 runs of offensive support in his 3 starts, all victories
- Allowed 2 ER on 6 H and 2 BB with 7 K in 5 IP in a win at the Miami Marlins in his only previous road start April 1
- Has issued 2 or more BB in each of his 3 starts
Kershaw (2-1, 3.50 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 18 IP.
- Lasted exactly 6 IP in each of his 3 starts
- Allowed 1 ER on 4 H with 0 BB and 9 K across 6 IP in a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 1, his only appearance at home to date
Mets at Dodgers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:28 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Mets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dodgers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-140) | Dodgers -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Mets at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Mets 2
Moneyline
The Dodgers (-175) are a little risky, as Los Angeles just hasn’t hit on all cylinders so far this season. Risking this much on a singular bet, especially on a team under .500 against a Mets side that has won 5 in a row is not a good play.
PASS.
Run line/Against the spread
The DODGERS -1.5 (+115) are a better value on the run line, although they come with plenty of risks since they’ve been ice-cold lately.
The Dodgers are 61-20 in the past 81 tries in Game 2 of a series, which is a .753 winning percentage. They’re also 61-24 in the past 85 against a right-handed starting pitcher.
Don’t be dissuaded about Megill’s impressive record, as he has had the benefit of tremendous run support.
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Over/Under
UNDER 8 (-110) is worth a look, but go lightly.
The Under has cashed in 5 of the past 7 games overall, while going 4-1 in the past 5 vs. LHP. The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 against NL West teams, too.
For the Dodgers, the Under is 14-6-1 in the past 21 games against NL East teams, while cashing at a 4-1 clip in the past 5 home games vs. RHP.
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