The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets meet Friday in MLB action at Citi Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have scored 26 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 straight games. The Dodgers have won 9 of their last 13 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with 114 hits and 61 RBI, while Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez have combined for 165 hits and 124 RBI. Julio Urias gets the ball, and he is 6-5 with a 4.76 ERA and 63 strikeouts this season. Urias is 0-0 with a 5.02 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his career against the Mets.

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets have scored 10 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 9 games. The Mets have won 5 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Brandon Nimmo leads the Mets with 91 hits and 41 RBI, while Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil have combined for 162 hits and 86 RBI. Justin Verlander gets the ball, and he is 3-4 with a 3.60 ERA and 57 strikeouts this season. Verlander is 3-0 with a 2.91 ERA and 27 strikeouts in his career against the Dodgers.

Randy’s Pick

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be favored for obvious reasons, but Julio Urias hasn’t been his dominant self this season. Also, the New York Mets entered the break playing improved ball and Justin Verlander is slowly getting back into form. It’s also not often you’re going to get Verlander at a cheap price, especially at home. I have to back the Mets in this spot.