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Mets Look to Stay Alive in NLCS Game 4 Showdown Against Dodgers as Quintana Takes the Mound

In a crucial Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, the New York Mets (1-2) are facing a must-win situation as they trail the Los Angeles Dodgers (2-1). The pitching matchup features Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers and Jose Quintana for the Mets. The game is set to take place at 8:08 ET at Citi Field in Queens, NY. Currently, Los Angeles is the favorite with a -135 opening line that has remained steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -135 | Mets +121
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+130) | Mets +1.5 (-147)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles vs New York Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers, who made significant investments in player contracts during the offseason, have lived up to expectations by taking a 2-1 series lead in the NLCS. They are heavily favored to win the pennant and have the second-best odds to win the World Series. In their recent 8-0 victory, Michael Kopech and Walker Buehler put up a strong pitching performance while hitters like Kike Hernandez, Shohei Ohtani, and Max Muncy contributed with home runs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for the Dodgers in the next game, boasting a solid postseason performance so far. The team ranks highly in offense but is slightly lower in defense, with a strong win-loss record for the season.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets suffered an 8-0 loss in game three of the series against Los Angeles, marking their first postseason home loss. Despite the setback, the Mets still have favorable odds in sports betting, priced at +280 to win the National League and +800 to win the World Series. Pitcher Luis Severino took the loss in game three, despite not allowing any earned runs. The offense struggled, managing only four hits and going 0-4 with runners in scoring position. Jose Quintana will take the mound for the Mets in game four, looking to continue his strong postseason performance. The Mets have a power ranking of 10 and rank 7th in offense, scoring an average of 4.75 runs per game. Los Angeles went 1-2 in their last three matchups against New York.

Mets poised for victory at Citi Field as left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana shines

The New York Mets appear to have a strong chance of winning in front of their home crowd based on the energy and atmosphere at Citi Field. Despite being slight underdogs, there is potential for them to emerge victorious. The performance of left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game. Quintana has been in exceptional form during this postseason, maintaining a 0.00 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in his recent starts. Additionally, his impressive performance over the past few months indicates a high level of skill and consistency. If Quintana continues to pitch at this caliber on Thursday, the Mets are likely to have a competitive advantage. Therefore, considering these factors, placing a bet on the Mets as underdogs could prove to be a strategic decision.

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