The Los Angeles Dodgers (52-38) play the 2nd game of their 3-game road series against the New York Mets (42-49). First pitch for Saturday’s game from Citi Field is at 7:15 p.m (FOX). ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 2-2
The Dodgers took the opener Friday 6-0 as LHP Jose Urias threw 6 scoreless innings. They have won 5 straight games and 6 of their last 7. They have a 1-game lead in the NL West.
The Mets had a 6-game winning streak but lost their final 2 games heading into the All-Star break and then the series opener Friday. Including the winning streak, they are 9-13 in their last 22 games.
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Dodgers at Mets projected starters
RHP Tony Gonsolin vs. RHP Kodai Senga
Gonsolin (5-3, 3.86 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 67 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 11-4 home win over Los Angeles Angels July 7.
- Has allowed 4+ ER in each of his last 4 starts with a. 8.14 ERA in that span (21 IP)
Senga (7-5, 3.31 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 in 89 2/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 8 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 12 K in 2-1 road win over Arizona Diamondbacks July 5
- Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 9 starts
Dodgers at Mets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Mets -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+155) | Mets +1.5 (-190)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Dodgers at Mets picks and predictions
Prediction
Mets 5, Dodgers 3
Moneyline
The Dodgers are on a little bit of a roll right now, having won 5 in a row and 6 of 7. They have scored at least 5 runs in each of those wins.
The Mets have mustered just 3 runs total in their last 3 games.
But Gonsolin has given up several runs in his last 4 outings — 19 total and at least 4 in each start.
The Dodgers are 23-22 on the road.
BET METS (-115).
Run line/Against the spread
Betting the Mets to cover as underdogs at -190 isn’t very profitable, but an alternate line is intriguing.
Nine of the Mets’ last 10 wins have been by multiple runs.
Eight of the Dodgers’ last 10 losses have been by 2 or more runs.
Consider sprinkling a little on METS -1.5 (+165).
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Over/Under
Senga’s last 5 outings have had 8 or fewer total runs.
The Mets’ last 3 games have not reached 9, and only 3 of their last 14 have had more than 9 total runs.
Two of the Dodgers’ last 4 games have not reached 9 total runs, but 9 of their last 12 have had 10 or more total runs.
BET UNDER 9 (-120).
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