Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets Betting Picks & Predictions
The article discusses a matchup between two teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, as they play the final game of a three-game series in the Big Apple. Both
Game outlook
The article discusses a matchup between two teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, as they play the final game of a three-game series in the Big Apple. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses, with Los Angeles being swept by the Reds and New York narrowly avoiding a sweep by San Francisco. The teams were rained out on Monday, leading to a doubleheader on Tuesday. The starting pitchers for the game are James Paxton for the Dodgers and David Peterson for the Mets. Despite opening as the favorite, with no movement in the betting line, Los Angeles will need to bring their A-game to secure a win against New York.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Dodgers -124 | Mets +112
Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+124) | Mets +1.5 (-149)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 55%.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their fifth straight loss as they were swept on the road by the Reds with Sunday's defeat. Despite this, the Dodgers entered Tuesday with a 33-22 record on the season and held a five-game lead over the Giants and Padres for the top spot in the NL West. In Sunday's game, Teoscar Hernandez was the lone player with two hits as the Dodgers finished with a total of five hits. The team struggled with runners in scoring position, going just one for eight, and didn't score until the ninth inning. Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the loss after allowing four runs over five innings. James Paxton is set to make his 10th start of the season for the Dodgers, coming in with a 5-0 record and a 3.49 ERA. With a power ranking of 9, the Dodgers are ranked 3rd in offense and 5th in defense, scoring an average of 4.98 runs per game and allowing an average of 3.65 runs to be scored against them per game. If you are interested in betting, it is recommended to check out the best betting sites available.