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2024 MLB Handicapping – New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Game 1 NLCS – 2024 MLB Playoffs
(89-73) New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64)
Date: Sunday, October 13th
Time: 8:15 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Kodai Senga vs. Jack Flaherty
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mets +136 | Dodgers -158 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Mets +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
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Mets vs. Dodgers Gameday
It’s a beautiful night for baseball in Los Angeles, as the Dodgers host the Mets in the Game 1 NLCS matchup. First pitch is set for 8:15 PM ET at Dodger Stadium, with the game airing on FOX. The Dodgers come into this one as the favorite, with a money line payout of -158 compared to the Mets at +136.
On the mound for the Mets is Kodai Senga, while the Dodgers will counter with Jack Flaherty. The over/under line is set at 8 runs, with the over paying out at -115 compared to the under at -106.
New York Mets
The Mets are six games behind the Phillies in the NL East as they close out the regular season today on the road vs. the Dodgers. New York comes into the game with an overall record of 89-73, and they are 30-22 in divisional games this year. The Mets have an overall series record of 29-19-10 this year.
At home, the Mets have gone 46-35 this year and are just above .500 at 43-38 on the road. As the favorite, the Mets are 60-39 this year, and they are 34-36 as the underdog. New York has been playing well recently, going 7-3 over their last 10 games, and they took their most recent series vs. the Phillies.
Francisco Lindor had a big game for the Mets in their most recent win over the Phillies, going 2/5 with a homer and four RBIs. The Mets really broke things open with a four-run 6th inning. Lindor’s homer was a big part of that, and the Mets also added three more runs to pick up the json -120.
David Peterson got the start for the Mets, going five innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out three Phillies batters. The Mets’ bullpen closed things out with three scoreless innings, and Edwin Diaz picked up the save.
Mets Gambling
With a combined run average of 9.0, the Mets have seen their fair share of high-scoring games this season. Their over/under record is 86-78, and when the line is set at 8 runs, they are 15-11-1. Overall, 51.9% of their games have had over/under lines set at more than 8 runs.
When betting the run line, the Mets have been a solid play on the road this season, going 48-38. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and in four straight as the underdog.
Overall, the Mets’ run line record is 88-81, and their average run margin is +0.5 runs per game.
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Mets Stats
The New York Mets have been a solid offensive team this season, ranking 7th in runs per game with an average of 4.7. Their home and road splits are nearly identical, with 4.8 runs per game on the road and 4.7 at home.
The Mets have hit 207 home runs this season, which is 6th in the league. Their top hitters for the season have been Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso.
Lindor is hitting .273 with 33 home runs and 91 RBI, while Alonso has a .240 average with 34 home runs and 88 RBI. Lindor and Alonso are both on 3-game hitting streaks, while Mark Vientos has a 4-game hitting streak.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles will host the Mets with an overall record of 98-64, and they have won five straight games. The Dodgers are leading the NL West by five games over the Padres. Their record vs. other teams in the NL West is 31-21 this season.
At home, the Dodgers are 52-29 this season, and they have gone 46-35 on the road. Los Angeles has been really good as the favorite this season, going 94-53, and they are 7-13 as the underdog. So far, they have gone 52-30 when favored at home, and their overall series record is 33-17-6.
Heading into their last game vs. the Padres, the Dodgers closed out the series with a 2-0 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -149. Offensively, the Dodgers only had four hits but scored two runs. Enrique Hernandez and Teoscar Hernandez each had a homer, going 1/3.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the start for the Dodgers, going five innings, and didn’t give up a run. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the win.
Dodgers Gambling
The Dodgers are playing at home against the Mets with an over/under line of 8 runs.
The combined run average for Dodgers games this season is 9.4 runs, and their over/under record is 93-69. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 10-14-1. Overall, 70.4% of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s 8-run line.
When the Dodgers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. They are 85-82 on the run line this season, including 42-42 at home. As the favorite, they are 75-72 on the run line, while as the underdog, they are 10-10.
Their overall run differential is +1.0 runs per game, with a road scoring margin of +1.1 and a home scoring margin of +0.8.
Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most potent offensive teams in the league this season.
They rank 2nd in runs per game overall and 1st in runs per game on the road. Their offense is led by Shohei Ohtani, who is hitting .310 on the season with 54 home runs and 130 RBI. Teoscar Hernández has also been a key contributor, hitting .272 with 33 home runs and 99 RBI.
Both players have been hot at the plate recently, with Hernández currently on an 8-game hitting streak. The Dodgers also rank 1st in SLG and OPS, so they have the ability to put up runs in a hurry.
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Mets Dodgers Pitching
Kodai Senga will be making his 2nd start of the season for the Mets, and he will be on the road against the Dodgers. In his first start of the season, Senga went 5 1/3 innings, giving up 2 runs on 2 hits and struck out 9. He took a no-decision in that game.
Jack Flaherty will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Padres, as he gets the start for the Dodgers today. In that October 6th start, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work.
Looking back over his last four starts, Flaherty has finished with a no-decision, loss, and loss in three of his last four outings. For the season, he has a record of 13-7 and an ERA of 3.17. Flaherty’s WHIP for the season is 1.07, and he has made 15 quality starts this year.
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Mets head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Mets they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Dodgers are 8-2 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 8-2 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Mets are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for this Mets vs. Dodgers matchup is for the Dodgers to pick up a 6-3 win. With the Dodgers picking up the win, we recommend taking them on the money line, where the payout is -158.
Looking at some potential player props, you could look to Jack Flaherty to go over his projected six strikeouts. As for Kodai Senga, he is projected to finish with seven K’s, and you could also look to take the over on his strikeout line.
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MLB Betting Tweet Of The Day
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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 13, 2024
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