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World Series Game 5: LA Dodgers at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Dodgers at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Dodgers and New York Yankees meet in Game 5 of the best-of-7 World Series Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Series: Dodgers lead 3-1

The Yankees staved off elimination in Game 4 with an emphatic 11-4 victory. New York fell into a 2-0 hole, as Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman launched a 2-run HR in the top of the 1st inning off of RHP Luis Gil, quieting the crowd for a while.

Freeman set a MLB record with a HR in each of his past 6 World Series games dating back to 2021 when he was with the Atlanta Braves. He is the first player in Major League history to homer in the first 4 games of a single World Series, too.

However, the crowd came alive in the bottom of the 3rd, as SS Anthony Volpe delivered a go-ahead grand slam to make it 5-2. L.A. was able to close it 5-4 in the top of the 5th, but the Yankees went wild with 5 in the bottom of the 8th to secure the victory and avoid the embarrassing sweep. Now, New York tries to force the series back to Southern California.

Volpe ended up with 4 RBI, and he was joined in the homer club by C Austin Wells, who launched a 2-run HR in the bottom of the 6th off of RHP Landon Knack. 2B Gleyber Torres got in on the fun with a 3-run HR in the bottom of the 8th.

Dodgers at Yankees projected starters

RHP Jack Flaherty vs. RHP Gerrit Cole

Flaherty (13-7, 3.17 ERA) made 28 regular-season starts. He had a 1.07 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 162 IP with the Detroit Tigers and Dodgers.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 6 K in 6-3 home win in 10 innings in Game 1 vs. Yankees
  • 2024 road splits (regular season): 8-3, 2.94 ERA (88 2/3 IP, 29 ER), 1.03 WHIP, 22 BB, 108 K, .210 opponents’ batting average (OBA) in 16 starts
  • Career vs. Yankees (including ’24 World Series): 1-0, 1.59 ERA (11 1/3 IP, 2 ER), 9 H, 3 BB, 10 K in 1 regular-season start and 1 postseason start
  • 2024 postseason record: 1-2, 6.10 ERA, 20 2/3 IP, 14 K, 1.35 WHIP, 14 K in 4 starts
  • Career postseason record: 2-5, 4.73 ERA, 45 2/3 IP, 45 K, 1.36 WHIP in 9 appearances (8 starts)

Cole (8-5, 3.41 ERA) made 17 regular-season starts. He had a 1.13 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 95 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 6-3 road loss in 10 innings in Game 1 vs. Dodgers
  • 2024 home splits (regular season): 3-2, 4.31 ERA (48 IP, 23 ER), 1.27 WHIP, .240 OBA in 9 starts
  • 2024 postseason record: 1-0, 2.82 ERA, 22 1/3 IP, 16 K, 1.30 WHIP in 4 starts
  • Career postseason record: 11-6, 2.91 ERA, 126 2/3 IP, 150 K, 1.01 WHIP in 21 starts

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Dodgers at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 6:38 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Yankees -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-165) | Yankees -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Dodgers 3

Moneyline

The YANKEES (-150) are a good play behind Cole, as New York tries to force this series back to Southern California, extending its season.

The Yankees were finally able to get some decent late-inning pitching work, while using the long ball to get their first victory in this series.

This is exactly why the Yankees added Cole to the pitching rotation a few years back. The California kid will try and force this thing back to his native Golden State.

Run line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more adventurous, consider YANKEES -1.5 (+140) to get the job done.

This isn’t likely to be like Game 4, where there were a lot of runs scored in the later innings. It’s always tough to win that championship-clinching last game, so the Dodgers +1.5 (-165) aren’t the play. New York has a little confidence back after Game 4, and it should build on that and add a little more swagger in Game 5.

Over/Under

Over/Under 8 should be avoided, as I expect the total to come down right on the number.

If anything, the slight lean would be to the Under. After a pair of 4-2 decisions in Games 2 and 3, we had an Over in Game 4. We should get back to the solid pitching and some tightness at the plate, as the intensity ratchets up the deeper we go into the series.

The best move is to PASS, and just focus on the moneyline or run line.

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World Series Game 4: LA Dodgers at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s LA Dodgers at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Dodgers and New York Yankees meet in Game 4 of the best-of-7 World Series Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Series: Dodgers lead 3-0

The Dodgers pushed the Yankees to the brink of elimination with a 4-2 victory in Game 3 Monday night in the Bronx. It was a well-pitched game, with each team collecting 5 hits apiece. The Dodgers were +131 underdogs and the Under (8) cashed.

Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman came up with the big blow, smacking a 2-run HR in the top of the 1st inning as he zeroes in on World Series MVP honors. It was enough to back SP Walker Buehler, who twirled 5 scoreless innings before turning it over to the bullpen.

Yankees LF Alex Verdugo made things interesting with a 2-run, 2-out HR in the bottom of the 9th inning off of RP Michael Kopech, but that’s as close as the Bronx Bombers could get. Yankees CF Aaron Judge did not rise as he was hitless again with a walk and a strikeout, slipping to .140 (6-for-43) in the postseason, including 1-for-12 in the Series.

Dodgers at Yankees projected starters

TBD vs. RHP Luis Gil

The Dodgers are expected to go with a bullpen game and they haven’t named a starter as of this publishing. Possibilities include LHP Anthony Banda (1 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 3 games of this World Series) and RHP Ryan Brasier (1 IP, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K in 1 game of this WS).

Gil (15-7, 3.50 ERA) made 29 regular-season starts. He had a 1.19 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 151 1/3 innings.

  • Last start (only career postseason appearance): No-decision, 4 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 8-6 win at Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of ALCS Oct. 18
  • 2024 home splits (regular season): 6-4, 3.57 ERA (75 2/3 IP, 30 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 .184 opponents’ batting average (OBA) in 15 starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1 start in 2024, no-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 5 K in 6-4 home win June 9

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Dodgers at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated Tuesday at 9:01 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Yankees -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (+165) | Yankees -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dodgers at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 4, Dodgers 3

Moneyline

The YANKEES (-145) have to have a little bit of pride, right?

New York heads into this game with its backs against the wall. It’s a tall order trying to dig out of an 3-0 hole. It sounds cliche, but the team will need to take it one game at a time.

We saw the Edmonton Oilers in a similar spot in this past year’s Stanley Cup Final vs. the Florida Panthers. Down 3-0 in the best-of-7 series, the Oilers fought back to force a Game 7 before losing 2-1 in the deciding game on the road.

The home crowd at Yankee Stadium should spur on the Bronx Bombers Tuesday night, and Gil pitches them to see another day.

Run line/Against the spread

AVOID.

I’m not going to bother in hoping the Yankees -1.5 (+140) win by at least 2 runs.

BetMGM Sportsbook is offering an alternate line of Yankees +1.5 (-250), but that is way too pricey. You can’t risk 2½ times the potential return as that’s not smart sports gambling.

If you like the Yankees, just bet them straight up.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

The last win is the hardest to get in a championship series. You can expect both teams to be a little tight. We saw some signs of that in Game 3 as the total went Under despite a pair of 2-run homers in the game.

We also had a 4-2 score in Game 2 as the Under cashed. Let’s go UNDER again, even though it’s a little disconcerting finalizing that pick before the Dodgers announce their starter.

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World Series Game 3: LA Dodgers at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s LA Dodgers at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Dodgers visit the New York Yankees as the World Series moves to Gotham for Game 3. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is slated for 8:08 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Series: Dodgers lead 2-0; LA took 2 of 3 games from the Yankees in the regular season

Los Angeles got the better starting pitching in Games 1 and 2 at Dodger Stadium. Since falling behind the San Diego Padres 2 games to 1 in the NLDS, the Dodgers have now filed 8 wins against just 2 losses. 1B Freddie Freeman backed up his big Game 1 grand slam with another HR in Game 2. He’s part of an LA attack that has banged out 20 HRs in the last 10 games.

DH Shohei Ohtani’s left shoulder may be sore, but the Dodgers star is expected to play Game 3. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani was cleared to play after being examined Sunday in Southern California, a day after he suffered a partial dislocation of his left shoulder in an attempted steal of second base. If you’re curious, the BetMGM Sportsbook odds that he hits a HR in Game 3 are +350 (-500 that he doesn’t).

New York has to hope a change of scenery will reinvigorate its offense. The Yankees went just 2-for-14 with runners in scoring position over Games 1 and 2. CF Aaron Judge has been most emblematic of New York’s hitting woes. Over the club’s last 5 games, Judge is 3-for-22 with a walk and 13 strikeouts. BetMGM Sportsbook has him at +240 to homer Monday (-300 that he doesn’t).

Dodgers at Yankees projected starters

RHP Walker Buehler vs. RHP Clarke Schmidt

Buehler (1-6, 5.38 ERA) made 16 starts in the regular season. He registered a 1.55 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 75 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 4 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 8-0 win at New York Mets Oct. 16 (NLCS Game 3)
  • Owns a 3.25 ERA across 88 2/3 career postseason innings
  • Has never faced the Yankees

Schmidt (5-5, 2.85 ERA) also had a 16-start regular season. He authored a 1.18 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 85 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 7-5 loss vs. Cleveland Guardians Oct. 17 (ALCS Game 3)
  • Has never faced the Dodgers

Dodgers at Yankees odds

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  • Moneyline: Dodgers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Yankees -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-175) | Yankees -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Dodgers 5

Moneyline

New York is 4-1 over its last 5 home games, and with what the Yankees showed after losses to the Kansas City Royals in the ALDS and Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS they are the lean for getting this game.

Albeit in a small sample size, but Buehler was torched on the road in the regular season (6.53 ERA, 1.71 WHIP in 30 1/3 IP). Schmidt has some iffy outings going back into mid-September, but analytics would say he’s been a bit unfairly dinged across those recent starts. And the New York bullpen does get a reset after Sunday’s travel day.

The lean is on the Yanks cranking out good, patient at-bats and getting back in this Series. But the pricing here makes them a small lean. Consider a partial-unit play on NEW YORK (-145).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS: No interest here.

Over/Under

The strongest play in this match-up is the OVER 8.5 (-115).

Both starters are taking to the mound on long rest. That’s been a particular issue for Schmidt, who has yielded a long-rest (6-plus days) OPS of .849 over his career.

Mix in the bullpens being a bit “seen” so far, and batters figure to get fewer surprises. The Dodgers filed a .924 OPS across 3 games at Citi Field in the NLCS, and they own a .926 OPS across their last 13 road games.

Dating back into September, the Yanks have filed solid run totals in returns to Yankee Stadium after being on the road. That includes scoring 6 runs against Kansas City Oct. 5 and 5 runs vs. Cleveland Oct. 14.

TAKE THE OVER 8.5 (-115).

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NLCS Game 5: LA Dodgers at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LA Dodgers at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Dodgers and New York Mets meet in Game 5 of the best-of-7 NLCS Friday. First pitch from Citi Field is slated for 5:08 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

NLCS: LA leads 3-1; LA won regular-season series 4-2

The Dodgers hoisted crooked numbers in 4 innings and won Thursday’s Game 4 by a score of 10-2. Across 10 combined games this season, LA has outscored New York 66-29.

The Mets outhit LA 12-10 Thursday but went 0 for 10 with runners in scoring position. New York also filed just 1 extra-base hit — a 1st-inning Mark Vientos HR — and has collected just 5 extra-base knocks in the series.

Dodgers at Mets projected starters

RHP Jack Flaherty vs. LHP David Peterson

Flaherty (13-7, 3.17 ERA) made 28 regular-season starts. He logged a 1.07 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 162 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 9-0 home victory vs. Mets Sunday in Game 1
  • Career vs. Mets (regular season): 0-0, 1 road start (June 13, 2019), 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 5-4 win in 10 innings with St. Louis Cardinals
  • Owns 3.38 postseason ERA across 37 1/3 career playoff innings

Peterson (10-3, 2.90 ERA) registered 21 starts in the regular season. He authored a 1.29 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 across 121 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 2 1/3 relief IP, 2 ER (3 R), 4 H, 1 BB, 2 K in Sunday’s loss
  • Career vs. Dodgers (regular season): 1-0, 5.74 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.53 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 4 appearances (3 starts)
  • Has registered 2.53 ERA in 10 2/3 postseason IP in his career (2.08 ERA in 8 2/3 this October)
  • Friday’s start would mark the 1st of his career in postseason (previous October innings all in relief)

Dodgers at Mets odds

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  • Moneyline: Dodgers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Mets +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Mets +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Mets 3

Moneyline

LA’s 6.60 runs per game against the Mets (regular season plus playoffs) is intriguing, and the return on the run line is high enough to take a crack at a Dodgers RL play.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers looked dialed in on Peterson when he tossed 2 1/3 innings in Game 1 of this series. LA filed 4 line drives, 4 hits and a walk in plating 3 runs (2 ER) against him. The Dodgers logged the league’s best OPS against left-handers (.795) in the regular season, and they’re a club that has had its offense in high gear since mid-September (7.09 RPG, .855 OPS since Sept. 15).

New York pitching had been so good for long stretches this year, but the Mets don’t have their best foot forward in this one. It’s baseball, and they can certainly pull off the upset and force a return trip to California. Or a taut 1-run game could develop. But the risk-reward here is worth the solid return on a borderline-great club playing well of late.

BACK THE DODGERS -1.5 (+125).

Over/Under

All 4 games of this series have hit the Over, and the Over is 8-2 across 10 LA-New York games this season.

A sunny day with the early start (potential shadows and batter’s-eye difficulties) and a likely inward breeze are factors that work against run scoring. But peg Peterson’s good numbers as being not supported by skill-based analytics. And throw in a pair of bullpens not fully available for late-inning work.

TAKE THE OVER 7.5 (-105).

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NLCS Game 4: LA Dodgers at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s LA Dodgers at New York Mets odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Dodgers and New York Mets meet in Game 4 of the best-of-7 NLCS Thursday. First pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

NLCS: Dodgers lead 2-1; Dodgers won regular-season series 4-2

The Dodgers kicked off the series with a 9-0 win Sunday and followed that up with a 7-3 home loss Monday. LA’s 8-0 win in Game 3 Wednesday almost mirrored Game 1, as the Dodgers started scoring early and never let up.

The Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 in their NLDS, going 1-1 on the road. LA has tallied at least 5 runs in 5 of 8 postseason games. The Dodgers finished the regular season 98-64 straight up and 81-81 against the spread (ATS).

The Mets, who finished the regular season 3rd in the NL East, advanced to the NLCS by taking down the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers, the winners of the NL East and NL Central, respectively. New York beat Milwaukee in 2 of 3 games and Philadelphia in 3 of 4. It was 89-73 straight up and 84-78 ATS during the regular season.

Dodgers at Mets projected starters

RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. LHP Jose Quintana

Yamamoto (7-2, 3.00 ERA) made 18 regular-season starts. The rookie ended with a 1.11 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 90 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 2-0 home victory vs. Padres in Game 5 of NLDS Friday
  • 2024 postseason stats: 1-0, 5.63 ERA (8 IP, 5 ER), 7 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 2 starts
  • 2024 road splits (regular season): 4-1, 2.06 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 10.3 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Mets: 0-0, 1 home start (April 19), 6 IP, 3 ER (4 R), 7 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 9-4 win

Quintana (10-10, 3.75 ERA) made 31 regular-season starts. He finished with a 1.25 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 through 170 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 4-1 home victory in Game 4 of NLDS vs. Phillies Oct. 9
  • 2024 postseason stats: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (11 IP), 0.82 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 2 starts
  • 2024 home splits (regular season): 5-5, 3.64 ERA (84 IP, 34 ER), 1.21 WHIP, 7.1 K/9 in 15 starts
  • 2024 vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 1 home start (May 28), 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 3-0 loss
  • Career vs. Dodgers (regular season): 3-2, 2.04 ERA (61 2/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.23 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 13 appearances (10 starts)
  • Career postseason stats: 0-1, 2.43 ERA (29 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 0.94 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 in 7 appearances (6 starts)

Dodgers at Mets odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Mets +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+125) | Mets +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 5, Dodgers 3

Moneyline

BET METS (+115).

The Dodgers haven’t performed well in the postseason when coming off an electric night offensively. Against the Padres, they scored 7 or more runs twice and followed those performances up by scoring 2 both times. Against the Mets, they put up 9 runs in Game 1 and then scored just 3 in Game 2.

Quintana has also been electric on the mound during his 2 postseason starts. In those 2 games, the Mets allowed just 3 runs. They are 3-0 after a loss in the playoffs as well. That said, back METS (+115).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no great value on the run line. Each of the games have had a decisive winner, so if there is a play, it would be on the Dodgers as run-line favorites. However, the Mets’ moneyline is the preferred route for this one.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7 (-120).

Both teams have been on fire offensively. The Mets have scored at least 6 runs in 5 of 10 postseason games and are 8-2 O/U, having allowed at least 7 runs in 3 of their last 6.

The Dodgers are 6-1-1 O/U in their 8 playoff games. They have allowed at least 5 runs in 4 of the 8 games and are still 2-1 O/U after scoring 7 or more runs. Take OVER 7 (-120).

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NLCS Game 2: New York Mets at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Mets at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets and LA Dodgers meet Monday in Game 2 of the best-of-7 NLCS. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 4:08 p.m. ET (FOX/FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Playoff series: Dodgers lead 1-0 | Regular-season series: Dodgers won 4-2

After winning back-to-back games against the Philadelphia Phillies to clinch the NLDS, the Mets struggled mightly in a 9-0 loss at the Dodgers in Game 1 Sunday as +144 underdogs. New York was held to just 3 hits, and SP Kodai Senga allowed 3 earned runs on 2 hits and 4 walks with no K’s in 1 1/3 innings to pick up the loss.

The Dodgers have won 3 games in a row after Sunday’s victory as -157 home favorites. RF Mookie Betts led the way on offense with 3 RBIs, 1 of 5 LA players to drive in at least 1 run. SP Jack Flaherty allowed just 2 hits and 2 walks with 6 K’s in 7 scoreless innings to pick up the win.

Mets at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. TBD

Manaea (12-6, 3.47 ERA) made 32 starts in the regular season. He had a 1.08 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 through 181 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-2 home victory vs. Phillies Tuesday in Game 3 of NLDS
  • 2024 postseason stats: 1-0, 2.25 ERA (12 IP, 3 ER), 0.92 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 2 starts
  • 2024 regular-season road stats: 6-3, 3.17 ERA (88 IP, 31 ER), 1.19 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 in 16 starts
  • 2024 vs. LA: 0-0, 1 road start (April 19), 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 9-4 win
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1-5, 7.09 ERA (47 IP, 37 ER), 1.51 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 11 appearances (8 starts)

LA had not yet announced a starter, but RHP Ryan Brasier (1-0, 3.54 ERA in regular season) is expected to serve as the opener. He had a 0.96 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 28 innings in 29 regular-season appearances (4 starts).

  • Last start: No-decision, 1 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 8-0 victory at San Diego Padres Wednesday in Game 4 of NLDS
  • 2024 postseason stats: 1-0, 4.91 ERA (3 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 3 appearances (1 start)
  • 2024 regular-season home stats: 0-0, 3.24 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.02 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 in 17 appearances (3 starts)
  • 2024 vs. Mets: 0-0, 10.80 ERA (1 2/3 IP, 2 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 2 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Mets: 1-0, 6.14 ERA (7 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 7 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 8 relief appearances

Mets at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mets +120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Dodgers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-185) | Dodgers -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -125 | U: -105)

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Mets at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Mets 4

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (-145).

LA has shut out its opponent in 3 straight games.

In Game 1, the Mets struggled to drive in runs while the Dodgers had their best offensive performance of the postseason. Manaea has struggled against LA in his career, and with the DODGERS (-145) winning back-to-back home games, their moneyline is the best wager.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the Dodgers’ moneyline.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-125).

The Dodgers are 4-1-1 O/U in their last 6 games and have scored 8 or more runs in 2 of their last 3.

The Mets have hit the Over in 3 of their last 5 games and should be expected to bounce back from Sunday’s poor offensive performance. They have scored 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 6 games.

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NLCS Game 1: New York Mets at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Mets at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Mets and LA Dodgers open up the National League Championship Series Sunday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is slated for 8:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Mets vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Series: 0-0 | Regular-season series: Dodgers won 4-2

The Mets stunned the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 in their NLDS matchup. SS Francisco Lindor reestablished himself as a superstar this season, and he crowned that jewel with a go-ahead grand slam in the 6th inning of Game 4 to lift the Mets in a series they were dogs in.

The Dodgers came back from a 2-1 deficit to dispatch the San Diego Padres in 5 games. Yes, they have the best team money can buy, but give them credit. They won the final 2 games by a combined score of 10-0 with an injury-ridden pitching staff. OF Teoscar Hernandez was 6-for-18 (.333) with 2 homers and 7 RBIs in the series.

Mets at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Kodai Senga vs. RHP Jack Flaherty

Senga (1-0, 3.38 ERA) made 1 start in the regular season. He had a 0.56 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 15.2 K/9 across 5 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 6-2 win at Phillies Oct. 5 in Game 1 of NLDS
  • 1 career start vs. Dodgers: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 9 K in 5-1 home loss July 15, 2023

Flaherty (13-7, 3.17 ERA) made 28 starts in the regular season with the Detroit Tigers and Dodgers. He had a 1.07 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 162 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 10-2 home loss vs. Padres Oct. 6 in Game 2 of NLDS
  • 1 career start vs. Mets: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 5-4 road win in 10 innings June 13, 2019, with St. Louis Cardinals

Mets at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline: Mets +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Dodgers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mets +1.5 (-165) | Dodgers -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Mets at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 6, Dodgers 5

Moneyline

The Mets took 2 of 3 in LA early in the year, but the Dodgers won the last 4 meetings by a combined 28-5. The Dodgers could go with Flaherty or RHP Walker Buehler here, and neither of them provide much confidence. The Dodgers could absolutely win a slugfest, but for the price, I’m taking the METS +135.

The 2 games the Padres won against the Dodgers last series? Buehler allowed 6 ER, and Flaherty was dropping F bombs on the way to a 10-2 loss. Flaherty has been very pedestrian in his postseason career at 1-4 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 30 1/3 IP.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m taking FRANCISCO LINDOR OVER 1.5 H+R+RBIs (-120). He is 0-for-5 lifetime against Flaherty and 1-for-2 with a homer off Buehler. The way he’s swinging the bat, that feels like a bargain.

Over/Under

With this pitching matchup, we’re going Over. The Dodgers are 6-3-1 O/U in their last 10 and 3-1-1 in their last series. The Mets went 3-1 O/U in their division series. The wind is also slated to be blowing out at 9 mph.

Take the OVER 8 (-120).

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NLDS Game 4: LA Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Dodgers and San Diego Padres meet Wednesday for Game 4 of  their best-of-5 NLDS. First pitch from Petco Park is set for 9:08 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Playoff series: San Diego leads 2-1

San Diego took the series lead with a 6-5 win over LA on Tuesday while covering as a -143 home favorite. The Padres erupted for a 6-run 2nd inning that was topped off by a 2-run shot from RF Fernando Tatis Jr. that traveled 396 feet.

LF Teoscar Hernandez hit a grand slam that gave San Diego a scare, but it was not enough for the Dodgers to complete the comeback. RHP Walker Buehler took the loss (5 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 0 K).

Dodgers at Padres projected starters

TBD vs. RHP Dylan Cease

No Dodgers pitcher announced at time of publishing.

Cease (14-11, 3.47 ERA) made 33 starts in the regular season. He had a 1.07 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 through 189 1/3 IP.

  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1-1. 2.61 ERA (20 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 18 H, 12 BB, 28 K in 4 starts
  • Only career postseason start vs. LA: No-decision, 3 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 7-5 home loss the series opener on Saturday
  • Career postseason: 0-0, 12.00 ERA and 2.17 WHIP in 6 IP in 3 appearances (1 start)

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Dodgers at Padres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Padres -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-200) | Padres -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Padres 3

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (+115).

Los Angeles is simply too good of a team for me to believe it will lose 3-1 in this series. The Dodgers have lost back-to-back games, but prior to that were on a 6-game win streak, and I expect them to get back to their winning ways in this matchup.

Be aware that the Padres have won the last 4 matchups vs. the Dodgers in San Diego.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Dodgers to win here and to cover the spread as +1.5 (-200) underdogs, but a line set a7 -200 is not worth the risk to bet on.

I recommend divvying up units between the run line and ML here, placing slightly more on the ML unless you are comfortable betting on this line.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-120).

The Over has hit in 4 straight for San Diego overall and 2 straight home games. For LA, the Over is 7-3 in its last 10 games and has hit in 2 of its last 3 games on the road. The Over has also hit in each of the 3 games in this series and is undefeated in the last 4 matchups between these squads.

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NLDS Game 3: LA Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s LA Dodgers at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The NLDS between the LA Dodgers and San Diego Padres moves to Petco Park for Game 3 Tuesday tied 1-1. First pitch is set for 9:08 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Playoff series: Tied 1-1; Padres won regular-season series 8-5

After a 7-5 Game 1 win by the Dodgers as -135 home favorites to open the series Saturday, the Padres bounced back Sunday in Game 2, winning 10-2 behind starter Yu Darvish’s 7 innings of 1-run ball. San Diego, which cashed as a +136 underdog, hit 6 homers in the win, 2 by RF Fernando Tatis Jr., and 1 apiece from CF Jackson Merrill, SS Xander Bogaerts, DH David Peralta and C Kyle Higashioka.

Dodgers at Padres projected starters

RHP Walker Buehler vs. RHP Michael King

Buehler (1-6, 5.38 ERA) made 16 starts in the regular season. He had a 1.55 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 75 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 7-2 home win vs. Padres Sept. 26
  • 2024 vs. Padres: 0-1, 4.32 ERA (8 1/3 IP, 4 ER), 10 H, 2 HR, 3 BB, 3 K in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Padres (regular season): 6-1, 1.80 ERA (75 IP, 15 ER), 0.88 WHIP, 9.5 K/9 in 12 starts
  • Career postseason: 3-3, 2.94 ERA (79 2/3 IP, 26 ER), 1.15 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 in 15 starts

King (13-9, 2.95 ERA) made 30 starts and appeared in 31 games in the regular season. He had a 1.19 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 173 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 12 K in 4-0 home shutout of Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of Wild Card Series Oct. 1
  • Has allowed no more than 2 earned runs over last 9 starts
  • 2024 vs. Dodgers: 2-0, 3.10 ERA (20 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 15 H, 5 HR, 10 BB, 23 K in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 2-0, 2.82 ERA (22 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 16 H, 5 HR, 10 BB, 26 K in 3 starts and 2 relief appearances
  • Last start vs. Dodgers: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 4-2 road victory Sept. 24
  • Career postseason: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (9 IP), 5 H, 0 BB, 13 K in 1 1 relief outing (2020 for Yankees vs. Rays) and 1 start (Oct. 1 vs. Braves)

Dodgers at Padres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Padres -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers +1.5 (-175) | Padres -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 5, Dodgers 2

Moneyline

Buehler has the postseason pedigree but has not been the same this season since coming back from an injury. Over his last 6 starts, he has alternated allowing 2 or fewer runs and 4 or more. In his last start, he allowed 1, so if that pattern continues, he will give up several runs this time.

King dominated in Game 1 of the Padres’ Wild Card Series and was solid in his starts against the Dodgers this season.

The pitching matchup favors the Padres (-150), but you get better odds on the spread.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Of the 15 games between the 2 teams in the regular season and postseason this year, 11 have been decided by more than 1 run. The Padres have 20 wins in King’s games, 14 by 2 or more runs.

Both games this series have been decided by 2 or more runs.

BET PADRES -1.5 (+145).

Over/Under

The last 3 head-to-head meetings have had more than 7 runs, but 7 of the 15 this season have not surpassed 7.

King’s last 5 regular-season starts did not reach 8 total runs.

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

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NLDS Game 1: San Diego Padres at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s San Diego Padres at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Dodgers welcome the San Diego Padres to Dodger Stadium Saturday for the first of their best-of-5 NLDS series. First pitch is set for 8:38 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Padres vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Playoffs series: 0-0; season series: Padres won 8-5

The Dodgers won the NL West and finished with the top seed in the entire league. Los Angeles finished the regular season on fire, winning 5 straight, 2 of those of which were against the Padres. It scored double digits in 2 of its last 3 games. The Dodgers were the second-best home team in the majors, ending with a 52-28 record. They won 5 of their last 7 at home. Los Angeles is led by DH Shohei Ohtani, who ended the season with a team-high 54 home runs and 130 RBIs.

The Padres, who finished 2nd in the NL West, had the best record of any non-division winner. They beat the Atlanta Braves in back-to-back games at home to advance to the NLDS. They won those games a combined 9-4 and have won 4 of their last 5 games, including the playoffs. They lost RHP Joe Musgrove in the process, though, and he’ll miss all of next season due to Tommy John surgery. San Diego has won 6 of its last 9 games on the road. It is led by 3B Manny Machado, who finished the regular season with 29 home runs and 105 RBIs.

Padres at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Dylan Cease vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Cease (14-11, 3.47 ERA) made 33 starts in 2024. He ended with a 1.07 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 in 189 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 4-3 road loss to the Dodgers Sept. 25
  • 2024 away stats: 8-4, 3.83 ERA (103 1/3 IP, 44 ER), 1.11 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 19 starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1-1, 2.61 ERA (20 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.45 WHIP, 12.2 K/9 in 4 starts

Yamamoto (7-2, 3.00 ERA) made 18 starts this season. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 90 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 13-2 road win over the Colorado Rockies Saturday
  • 2024 home stats: 3-1, 3.88 ERA (46 1/3 IP, 20 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 in 10 starts
  • Career vs. Padres: 0-1, 12.00 ERA (6 IP, 8 ER), 1.67 WHIP, 12.0 K/9 in 2 starts

Padres at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Padres +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Dodgers -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-190) | Dodgers -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Padres at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Padres 2

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (-140).

The Dodgers have performed well recently with Yamamoto on the mound. They have won his last 3 starts. Los Angeles also has bats that are red hot, scoring a total of 26 in its last 3-game series and even putting up 11 on the Padres in their 2 games before that. The Dodgers have also been among the best in the country at home, so they should get a boost from that as well.

The Padres had the kryptonite for most of the season against the Dodgers, but they won just 2 of 5 to close the regular season and has their Wild Card series at home as well. San Diego has scored 5 or fewer runs in 9 straight games and has scored 3 or fewer in 3 of its last 7. Couple it all together and back DODGERS (-140).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Dodgers are the run-line favorite here, but 4 of the 13 games between the 2 teams were 1-run games. They aren’t worth playing on the spread. The Padres are far too expensive as a run-line underdog as well.

Avoid the spread and take a moneyline option.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-105).

At this level, both teams have strong starting pitchers taking the mound. That said, the Dodgers have gone Under in 3 of their last 6 games and have allowed 2 or fewer in 3 of their last 4.

While their offense has been hot, in their last series against the Padres, the Dodgers scored just 13 runs in all 3 games. The Padres split their Wild Card series 1-1 O/U and are 3-6 O/U in their last 9 games.

Take UNDER 7.5 (-105).

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