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NLCS Game 6: 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 meet Sunday in Game 6 of the best-of-7 NLCS. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 8:08 p.m. ET (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 3-2; LA won regular-season series 4-2

Facing elimination, the Mets roared back with a dominant performance Friday in Game 5. Their offense, which had managed just 9 total runs in the 1st 4 games, erupted for a dozen runs to win 12-6. 1B Pete Alonso led the way, going 2-for-3 with a 3-run HR and 4 runs scored. RF Starling Marte had a huge day as well, going 4-for-5 with 3 doubles and 3 RBIs.

The Dodgers had a rough Game 5 as starter Jack Flaherty (3 IP, 8 ER, 8 H, 4 BB, 0 K) and reliever Brent Honeywell (4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 0 K) were torched by the Mets. CF Andy Pages went 3-for-4 with 2 HR and 4 RBIs while RF Mookie Betts added a solo HR.

Mets at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Sean Manaea vs. Undecided

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 in 181 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 7 K in 7-3 victory at the Dodgers Monday in Game 2 of NLCS
  • 2024 postseason stats: 2-0, 2.65 ERA (17 IP, 5 ER), 1.00 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 3 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
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 2-5, 6.75 ERA (52 IP, 39 ER), 1.48 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 12 appearances (9 starts) including the postseason

At publishing, the Dodgers had not named a starter and manager Dave Roberts said it will be “all hands on deck.” RHP Ryan Brasier, who has started the Dodgers’ 2 postseason bullpen games, is an option as is LHP Anthony Banda.

  • Brasier regular-season stats: 1-0, 3.54 ERA (28 IP, 11 ER), 0.962 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 29 games (4 starts)
  • Banda regular-season stats: 3-2, 3.08 ERA (49 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.24 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 48 games (2 starts)

Mets at Dodgers 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 1:29 a.m. ET.

  • 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: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 7, Dodgers 3

Moneyline

Backing the Mets on the moneyline looks like a solid bet, largely thanks to their momentum and the performance of Manaea, who has been New York’s most reliable arm this postseason, allowing just 5 ER across 3 starts.

Meanwhile, the Mets’ offense found its stride in Game 5 after a slow start in the NLCS. While the Dodgers will turn to their strong bullpen, with a 3.53 ERA this season, New York’s recent surge gives them the edge. Momentum can make all the difference in October, and the Mets have it right now.

BET METS (+120).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’ll keep my bet to the moneyline with the better odds.

Over/Under

Betting the Over in Game 6 between the Mets and Dodgers is a strong play. All 5 games in this series have surpassed the total, and the Over is 9-1 in their matchups this season. The Mets were red-hot in the divisional round, hitting .269, and even with a slight dip, they’re still batting .253 in the NLCS. With New York’s offense likely to challenge the Dodgers’ bullpen, expect another high-scoring game.

TAKE THE OVER 8 (-120).

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NLCS Game 3: LA Dodgers at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’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 play Game 3 of their best-of-7 NLCS Wednesday. First pitch from Citi Field is set 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.

Playoff series: Tied 1-1

New York won 7-3 in Los Angeles on Monday to tie the series while covering as a +140 road underdog. SS Francisco Lindor opened up the scoring with a solo HR in the top of the 1st and the Mets made it 6-0 before the end of the 2nd when 3B Mark Vientos hit a grand slam.

The Dodgers run of 3 straight shutouts and record-tying 33 consecutive scoreless innings in the playoffs ended on Lindor’s HR. LA was doubled-up in hits (10-5) and home runs (2-1) and trailed 18-8 in total bases.

Dodgers at Mets projected starters

RHP Walker Buehler vs. RHP Luis Severino

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

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 0 K in a 6-5 loss Tuesday at San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the ALDS
  • 2024 postseason stats: 0-1, 10.80 ERA, 1.60 WHIP in 5 IP
  • Career vs. Mets: 1-1, 5.00 ERA (27 IP, 15 ER), 24 H, 8 BB, 28 K in 5 starts

Severino (11-7, 3.91 ERA) made 31 starts in the regular season. He had a 1.24 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 182 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 7 K in a 7-6 loss at Philadelphia Phillies on Oct. 6 in Game 2 of the ALDS
  • 2024 postseason stats: 1-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP in 12 IP
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 10.50 ERA (6 IP, 7 ER), 10 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 2 appearances (1 start)

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Dodgers at Mets 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 12:27 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Mets -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+155) | Mets +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Mets 6, Dodgers 5

Moneyline

LEAN METS (-110).

New York has won both of its home games this postseason and is 3-1 in its last 4 playoff games. But this is only a lean because the Dodgers were the better team this season and because LA has won its last 3 games vs. the Mets in New York.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Mets will cover here as +1.5 (-190) underdogs, but they are not worth the risk. I advise passing on this bet and playing the ML and/or total instead, but if you are comfortable playing the spread here then you can divvy up units between the run line and ML.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-115).

The Over has hit in each of the 1st 2 games this series and is 5-1 in New York’s last 5 games this postseason, also being 7-2 in all of its 9 games this playoffs. For LA, the Over is 5-1-1 in its 7 games during the postseason.

The Over has also hit in each of the last 3 NY-LA matchups.

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NLDS Game 5: San Diego Padres at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The San Diego Padres and LA Dodgers meet in a decisive Game 5 of their best-of-5 NLDS Friday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET (FOX). 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: Tied 2-2; Padres won regular-season series 8-5

The winner heads to the NLCS to face the New York Mets. These teams split the regular-season series in Los Angeles 3-3.

With a 2-1 series lead, the Padres had the Dodgers on the ropes Thursday, but LA picked up an 8-0 victory in Game 4 as a moderate underdog (+118) while the total pushed (8) at most shops. The Over is 3-0-1 in this series.

The Dodgers piled up 12 hits in Game 4, with OF Mookie Betts, C Will Smith and 2B Gavin Lux each swatting HRs while picking up 2 RBIs apiece. LA used 8 pitches, going no more than 1 2/3 IP, while the Padres used 7 arms.

Padres at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Yu Darvish vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Darvish (7-3, 3.31 ERA) made 16 regular-season starts. He had a 1.07 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 81 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 10-2 road victory in Game 2 in L.A. on Sunday in 1st postseason start of 2024
  • 2024 road splits (regular season): 4-0, 2.63 ERA (27 1/3 IP, 8 ER), 0.95 WHIP, 7 BB, 25 K, .198 opponents’ batting average (OBA) in 5 starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers (regular season): 5-5, 2.27 ERA (91 1/3 IP, 23 ER), 0.85 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 15 starts
  • 2024 vs. Dodgers (regular season): 1-0, 1.72 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 3 ER), .145 OBA, 1 HR, 6 BB, 12 K in 3 starts
  • Career postseason: 5-6, 3.88 ERA (65 IP, 57 K, 1.06 WHIP) in 12 starts

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

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 1 K in 7-5 home victory in Game 1 vs. L.A. Saturday in his 1st career postseason start
  • 2024 home splits (regular season): 3-1, 3.88 ERA (46 1/3 IP, 20 ER), 1.17 WHIP, 9 BB, 55 K in 10 starts
  • 2024/Career vs. Padres (regular season): 0-1, 12.00 ERA (6 IP, 2 ER), 1.67 WHIP, 2 BB 8 K in 2 starts

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Padres at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Padres +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Dodgers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Padres +1.5 (-185) | Dodgers -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Padres at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 3, Dodgers 2

Moneyline

The PADRES (+120) are worth a look as short ‘dogs in this decisive Game 5.

Backing the veteran Darvish against the Dodgers (-145) is a good move, especially with the rookie Yamamoto making just his 2nd career postseason start. He likely won’t have a very long leash, and the L.A. bullpen used 7  pitchers in the Game 4 win, so its bullpen is a little more taxed than San Diego’s.

Run line/Against the spread

The Padres +1.5 (-185) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive. The risk is just too great for the small reward if you require insurance and just can’t back the underdog straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) might be the best play on the board in Game 5.

We should have a lot of nerves all around, and both of these pitches are capable of throwing a lot of donuts. If they don’t, neither manager is likely to hesitate to go another way, similar to Game 4 where no pitcher lasted very long if things started going south.

We have had a lot of offense in this series, with the Dodgers averaging 5.4 runs per game (RPG), and the Padres going for 5.3 RPG. While that seems to scream Over, this is an elimination game for both teams, and everyone should be a bit on the tight side.

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Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at LA Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Rockies (60-95) and the LA Dodgers (92-63) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rockies vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 6-3

The Rockies doubled up the Dodgers 6-3 on Saturday behind RHP Cal Quantrill, pushing against the total (9) at most shops. The pesky Rockies are 6-3 across the past 9 games, as they’re not going quietly into the night. The Over is 2-0-1 in the past 3 games, and 6-4-1 across the past 11 outings.

Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela made his season debut Monday after a 16-month layoff due to Tommy John surgery.

The Dodgers offense has been on fire in the past 7 games, averaging 9.2 runs per game (RPG). It’s no surprise that the Over is 7-0-1 in the past 8 games, and 10-1-1 across the previous 12 outings.

Rockies at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Antonio Senzatela vs. RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Senzatela (0-0, 6.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 2.00 WHIP, 6.0 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 2 K in 3-2 home victory Monday vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (67 pitches)
  • 2023 road splits: 0-1, 4.70 ERA, 7 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 3 HR, 1.17 WHIP, .250 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 2 BB, 4 K in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 4-5, 5.98 ERA, 64 2/3 IP, 43 ER, 13 HR, 23 BB, 37 K, 1.63 WHIP, 5.1 K/9 in 15 appearances (13 starts)

Yamamoto (6-2, 2.63 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 in 82 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 9-0 road victory vs. Atlanta Braves Monday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-1, 3.32 ERA, 43 1/3 IP, 16 ER, 5 HR, 1.06 WHIP, .241 OBA, 6 BB, 51 K in 9 starts
  • Last 7 games: 2-1, 1.83 ERA, 34 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 9 BB, 42 K, 1.14 WHIP
  • Career vs. Rockies: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 4-1 home victory June 1

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Rockies at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline: Rockies +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Dodgers -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +2.5 (-115) | Dodgers -2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Rockies 4

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-350) will cost you 3 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward straight up.

Yamamoto has just 2 starts under his belt since returning from a 3-month absence due to a right rotator cuff strain.

PASS, as even including L.A. in a multi-leg parlay isn’t a recommended option.

Run line/Against the spread

The ROCKIES +2.5 (-115) are worth a look catching the runs. Colorado has been pesky down the stretch as we head to the final week.

The Dodgers -2.5 (-105) are a risk, as Yamamoto has just 8 IP under his belt in 2 starts since returning from injury. Both he and Senzatela aren’t likely to go very deep into the game.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-105) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

We’re going with the trends for the Dodgers here, as the Over is 8-0-1 in the past 9 games, and 11-1-1 in the previous 13 contests.

The Over is 2-0-1 in the past 3 for the Rockies, while going 4-1-1 in the past 6 meetings with the Dodgers.

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LA Dodgers at Atlanta Braves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LA Dodgers at Atlanta Braves odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (79-67) welcome the LA Dodgers (87-59) to Truist Park Friday for the 1st game of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:20 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Braves odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-0

The Braves lost 5-1 to the Washington Nationals in the 2nd of their 2-game series Wednesday, closing as a -165 favorite. Atlanta has traded off winning and losing over its last 8 games. It won 2 of 3 against the Toronto Blue Jays in its last 3-game series. The Braves are 40-31 at home and 67-79 against the spread (ATS).

The Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 10-8 Wednesday at home, avoiding a sweep with the victory. They allowed at least 6 runs to the Cubs in all 3 games. Los Angeles has lost 2 of its last 3 games and 4 of its last 7. It still sits atop the NL West though. The Dodgers are 39-32 on the road and 73-73 ATS.

Dodgers at Braves projected starters

RHP Landon Knack vs. RHP Spencer Schwellenbach

Knack (2-3, 3.00 ERA) makes his 10th career start and 11th appearance. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 54 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 3-1 home loss to the Cleveland Guardians Friday
  • 2024 away stats: 1-0, 3.00 ERA (24 IP, 8 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 in 5 appearances (3 starts)
  • First time facing Braves

Schwellenbach (5-7, 3.78 ERA) makes his 18th career start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 97 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 10 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 9-5 road loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday
  • 2024 home stats: 3-4, 4.05 ERA (46 2/3 IP, 21 ER), 1.11 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 in 8 starts
  • First time facing Dodgers

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Dodgers at Braves odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Braves -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+150) | Braves +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Braves picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Dodgers 4

Moneyline

BET BRAVES (-110).

Atlanta is the 7th-best team in the majors following a loss with a 38-28 record. It is 4-0 in its last 4 games after a defeat. The Braves have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 10 of their last 12 games. They have been strong defensively while the Dodgers have given up far too many runs as of late.

Los Angeles has allowed 24 runs in his last 3 games. Knack has started just 1 game since July 23 as well. That resulted in a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Considering those trends, take BRAVES (-110).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no value here. Playing a team-specific wager is better served on the moneyline than the spread in this battle.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

The Dodgers have gone Over in 3 straight games and are 4-2-1 O/U in their last 7. They have scored 28 runs over their last 5 games and have aforementioned issues with their recent pitching as well. Los Angeles is 78-64-4 O/U on the season.

The Braves have gone Over in 2 of their last 5 games. They are 2-1 O/U in Schwellenbach’s last 3 starts. With rookie pitchers on the mound, either could give up big runs as both teams have potent offenses.

Take OVER 8.5 (-115).

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