MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets - August 31, 2022
2022-08-31 19:10:00 EDT
The Los Angeles Dodgers (90-38) face the New York Mets (82-48) at Citi Field on Wednesday at 7:10pm (ET). Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tyler Anderson is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Jacob deGrom is the probable pitcher for the Mets. The Mets are favored to win at -145, while the Dodgers are at +125. The total runs line is set at 7.0, with OVER at +105 and UNDER at -125.
- The Dodgers (-180) have a 79-49 Run Line record this season, while the Mets (+155) hold a record of 72-58.
- The Dodgers have a 52-65-11 O/U record this season (meaning 52 games have gone over the total runs line, 65 have gone under and 11 have resulted in a push). The Mets have a 64-58-8 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Dodgers are averaging 5.4 runs per game this season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Mets are averaging 4.7 (5th).
- In the field, the Dodgers are allowing only 3.1 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Mets are allowing an average of 3.7 runs (4th).
Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Dodgers are at .262 (ranking 1st in the Major leagues), while the Mets are batting .257 (7th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Mets have hit 131 (17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers have managed 169 (5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers have recorded 657 RBIs to rank 1st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Mets have recorded 578 RBIs to rank 6th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Mets have an earned run average of 3.53 this season (5th in the Majors), while The Dodgers have an ERA of 2.83 (1st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers have recorded 1143 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Mets rank 2nd for total strikeouts, recording 1223.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .236 against the Mets this season (9th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Dodgers’ opponents are at .210 (1st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2022.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 42-23-63 | 22-9-30 | 20-14-33 | 42-21-61 | 0-2-2 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Mets | 42-26-62 | 29-6-29 | 13-20-33 | 34-14-48 | 8-12-14 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2022.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 67-36-25 | 35-14-12 | 32-22-13 | 67-32-25 | 0-4-0 | 0-0-0 | 8-0-2 |
| Mets | 59-32-39 | 36-8-20 | 23-24-19 | 49-16-31 | 10-16-8 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 60-68 in Dodgers games this season. The Mets have a 60-70 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Dodgers recorded a 4-3 victory over the Mets at Citi Field yesterday. Starling Marte was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI. The Dodgers have now won five straight at Citi Field against the Mets.
