New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
The National League Championship Series features the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two major-market teams with impressive records. The Mets, who entered the
Game outlook
The National League Championship Series features the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two major-market teams with impressive records. The Mets, who entered the postseason as the sixth seed, are +150 to advance to the World Series, while the top-seeded Dodgers are -180 to advance. Kodai Senga will start for the Mets and Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers in the series opener at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, with first pitch scheduled for 8:15 PM ET. Currently, the Dodgers are the betting favorite at -154.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +138 | Dodgers -154
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-160) | Dodgers -1.5 (+138)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 61%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets faced a challenging start to the season, being swept by the Dodgers and finding themselves 11.0 games under .500. However, the team found their stride and finished strong, winning 67 of their final 107 games and securing the sixth seed in the National League. Their late-inning heroics and dramatic comebacks have led many to dub them a team of destiny. Star shortstop Francisco Lindor came through with a grand slam in a crucial at-bat against the Phillies, helping propel the Mets to the NLCS. Pitcher Kodai Senga will take the mound in the series opener after battling injury throughout the season. Despite a power ranking of 10, the Mets rank 7th in offense and 14th in defense, with a record of 94-75 for the season.