The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets meet Sunday in MLB action from Citi Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Mets vs Dodgers Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers will send out Landon Knack for the start here, and Knack is 2-1 with a 6.17 ERA and 23 strikeouts this season. This will be Knack’s first career start against the Mets. The New York Mets will send Kodai Senga to the mound here, and Senga is 4-3 with a 1.43 ERA and 47 strikeouts this season. This will be Senga’s second career start against the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers Recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-2 loss at the hands of the Mets last time out to sit at 32-20 on the year. After this series, the Dodgers will head on the road for an interleague series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Dodgers Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
Shohei Ohtani has 60 hits, including 9 doubles, 17 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 4 triples, while Tommy Edman has 31 hits with 8 home runs and 26 RBIs. Michael Conforto has 25 hits with 9 doubles, while Teoscar Hernandez has 45 hits with 10 home runs, 12 doubles, and 41 RBIs as well this season. Ohtani has a team-high 11 stolen bases, while Max Muncy has 8 doubles but also has 48 strikeouts so far this season. Mookie Betts has also chipped in 8 home runs and 30 RBIs on the year. Freddie Freeman has also logged 53 points with a team-high 13 doubles, 9 home runs, and 34 RBIs.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last seven night games against the Mets following a road loss.
- The Mets have lost each of their last six night games against the Dodgers at Citi Field following a home win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last six games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against the Dodgers following a win.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Tommy Edman has hit a home run in three of his last four Sunday night appearances against NL East teams that held a winning record.
- Teoscar Hernandez has recorded a Double in four of the Dodgers’ last five games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six Sunday night appearances against NL East teams that held a winning record.
- Andy Pages has recorded at least one Single in each of the Dodgers’ last seven road games.
- Shohei Ohtani has scored at least one run in each of the Dodgers’ last six Sunday games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Andy Pages has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 10 road games.
- Freddie Freeman ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.351) this season.
New York Mets Recap
The New York Mets will be out to build on their win over the Dodgers from Saturday’s matchup to improve to 31-21 on the year. After this series, the Mets will square off against the White Sox in an interleague home series.
Mets Looking To Snap Series Losing Streak In Rubber Match
Pete Alonso has 56 hits with 16 doubles, 9 home runs, 38 RBIs, and a .292 batting average, while Juan Soto has 45 hits with 10 doubles, 8 home runs, and 23 RBIs on the year. Francisco Lindor has 56 hits with 9 stolen bases along with 9 doubles, 10 home runs, and 29 RBIs, while Mark Vientos has 5 home runs, 18 RBIs, but 40 strikeouts so far this season. Brandon Nimmo has also added 38 hits with 9 doubles and 8 home runs, and 27 RBIs this season. Luis Torrens has also chipped in 9 doubles, and Luisangel Acuna has 10 stolen bases as well this season.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The Mets have won each of their last six Sunday night home games.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games after playing the previous day.
- The favorites have covered the run line in nine of the last 12 games between the Dodgers and Mets.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Brett Baty has hit at least one home run in four of his last five home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Brett Baty has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Kodai Senga has recorded six or more strikeouts in nine of his last 10 home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Juan Soto has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against the Dodgers after playing the previous day.
- Starling Marte has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances with the Mets as favorites.
- Jose Siri has scored a run in seven of his last eight appearances in night games.
- Pete Alonso ranks 10th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.393) this season.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Dodgers and Mets have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Dodgers’ last seven games as underdogs against the Mets have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Mets vs Dodgers Prediction
I’m on the Mets in this one. I just think that the Mets have a sizeable edge in starting pitching here, as Senga is still one of the league’s best. The problem for Senga in the past has been getting run support, but I don’t see it being a huge issue against Landon Knack, who is just another arm being used in this Dodger rotation. This rotation has over a dozen pitchers in the infirmary. I think the Mets salvage a win in the finale, so give me New York here.