New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Mets have managed to stave off elimination with a 12-6 victory in game five against the Los Angeles Dodgers, forcing a game six. The upcoming match will take
Game outlook
The New York Mets have managed to stave off elimination with a 12-6 victory in game five against the Los Angeles Dodgers, forcing a game six. The upcoming match will take place at 8:08 ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Sean Manaea will be the starting pitcher for the Mets, while the Dodgers' starter has yet to be determined. Los Angeles is the betting favorite with the opening line at -136, currently sitting at -148.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +133 | Dodgers -148
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-155) | Dodgers -1.5 (+136)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 60%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets staged an impressive comeback in Friday's game five to force a game six against the Dodgers. Pete Alonso's early three-run home run set the tone for the Mets' wire-to-wire lead, ultimately leading to a 10-2 victory. Ryne Stanek earned the win in relief, with Alonso and Jesse Winker contributing significantly to the offense. Heading into game six, pitcher Sean Manaea will make his fourth postseason start, coming off a strong performance against the Dodgers in game two. With a power ranking of 10, the Mets are ranked 7th in offense, 17th in defense, and have a 96-78 record for the season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis
The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a tough loss in game five but are now returning home for games six and seven with two chances to advance to the World Series. Oddsmakers are confident in the Dodgers' success, pricing them at -550 to advance and +110 to win the World Series, with only the Yankees having a shorter price. The New York Mets have odds of +400 to win the NLCS and +950 to win the World Series. In game five, Jack Flaherty struggled on the mound, allowing eight earned runs in just 3.0 innings, leading to a 12-6 loss for the Dodgers. Offensively, the team scored six runs on nine hits, with standout performances from Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Andy Pages. The Dodgers have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked #2 for offense, averaging 5.24 runs per game, and #13 for defense, giving up an average of 4.19 runs per game. New York has won two out of the last three matchups against Los Angeles. Los Angeles' starting pitcher for the upcoming games is still to be determined.