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Mets Look to Take Series Lead Over Dodgers in NLCS Game 3 at Citi Field

The National League Championship Series is tied at 1-1 as the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers head to game three in New York. The Mets are coming off a 7-3 victory and will rely on pitcher Luis Severino to try to secure another win. The Dodgers will counter with Walker Buehler on the mound. The game is set to begin at 8:08 PM ET at Citi Field in Queens, NY. New York is the slight betting favorite, opening at -110 with the current line at New York -108.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -106 | Mets -108
• Spread: Dodgers +1.5 (-210) | Mets -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 52%.

Los Angeles vs New York Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced numerous challenges this season, including injuries to key players and struggles in their starting rotation. Despite these obstacles, they were able to secure the National League West title with a record of 98-64, earning the top seed in the N.L. They were favorites to win the World Series throughout the year and currently have odds of +185 to win it all. In a recent game, they suffered a 7-3 loss with Ryan Braiser taking the loss, while Max Muncy provided some offense with a solo home run. Walker Buehler, who returned from injury mid-season, had a tough regular season and struggled in a postseason start against the Padres. With a strong offense and middle-of-the-pack defense, the Dodgers have a power ranking of 1 and a 102-67 record this season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets have defied the odds this season, going from a struggling team to a Cinderella story in the MLB postseason. Despite facing tough competition, they have managed to even up the NLCS with the Dodgers at 1-1. Key players like Francisco Lindor and Mark Vientos have made significant contributions to the team's success. Pitcher Luis Severino will be looking to continue the momentum and add to his impressive postseason performance. The Mets have a power ranking of 10 and rank 7th for offense, scoring an average of 4.74 runs per game. In their last 3 matchups against the Dodgers, the Mets have a 1-2 record.

Mets Favored Over Dodgers in Game 3 with Walker Buehler Struggling

In the upcoming game between the Mets and Dodgers, the Mets are currently priced at -106 on the moneyline, with the Dodgers at -102. Recent performance statistics indicate caution when considering backing Walker Buehler, who has struggled with a 5.38 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 16 starts this season. In his sole postseason start, Buehler surrendered six earned runs in 5.0 innings against the Padres. Conversely, the Mets have a perfect 2-0 record at home in the postseason, fueling confidence in their ability to capitalize on home-field advantage. The underdog mentality of the Mets, combined with support from their home crowd, suggests a favorable outcome for New York to secure a 2-1 series lead on Wednesday.

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