Dodgers vs. Mets Prediction, Odds, Line, Time: 2024 NLCS Game 1 Tips, MLB Playoff Betting Based on Proven Model

The Los Angeles Dodgers, looking to reach their fourth World Series in the last eight years, open their 2024 National League Championship Series against the New York Mets in Game 1 on Sunday. Los Angeles advanced by eliminating division rival San Diego Padres in five games in the NLDS, while New York defeated NL East champion Philadelphia 3-1 in its series. The Mets (89-73), who finished third in the NL East, last reached the World Series in 2015, losing in five games to the Kansas City Royals. The Dodgers (98-64), first in the NL West, won the 2020 World Series in six games over the Tampa Bay Rays. Kodai Senga (0-0, 4.50 ERA in the postseason) is the likely pitcher for New York, while Jack Flaherty (0-1, 6.75 ERA) is the projected starter for Los Angeles.

First pitch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a -159 favorite on the money line (risking $159 to win $100) in the latest Dodgers vs. Mets odds from the SportsLine consensus, while the total number of runs that Vegas scored, or the over/under, is 8 Before making your Mets vs. Dodgers picks, be sure to check out the MLB predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s proven computer model.

The SportsLine projection model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. Entering Week 2 of the 2024 MLB Playoffs, the top run line picks (+822) dating back to last season are 32-17. Everyone who follows has seen strong returns.

Now the model has Mets vs. Dodgers in its sights and has just set its picks and MLB playoff predictions. You can now head over to SportsLine to see the model’s picks. Here are several MLB odds and betting lines for Dodgers vs. Mets:

• Money line Dodgers vs. Mets: Los Angeles -159, New York +134
• Dodgers vs. Mets over/under: 8 runs
• Dodgers vs. Mets running line: Los Angeles -1.5 (+136)
• NYM: The Mets have won 70 of their last 110 games (returning +24.30 units on ML)
• LAD: The Dodgers have reached the over total in 53 of their last 85 games (+23.40 units)
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Why you should support the Dodgers

Los Angeles is led by superstar designated hitter Shohei Ohtani. Although he hit in just three of the five games against San Diego, he was 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a 7-5 win in Game 1. In 159 games during the regular season, Ohtani hit .310 with 38 doubles, seven triples, 54 home runs, 130 RBIs and 59 stolen bases and is the expected National League MVP. In five games against New York this season, Ohtani batted .316 with a double, two home runs and six RBI.

Shortstop Mookie Betts also leads Los Angeles’ strong offense. He hit two home runs against the Padres in the NLDS and was 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs in an 8-0 victory in the decisive Game 4, sending the series back to Los Angeles, where it ended Friday night. In 116 games this season, Betts batted .289 with 24 doubles, five triples, 19 home runs and 75 RBI with 75 runs scored. In six games against the Mets this season, he hit .261 with a double and two RBI, but drew five walks and stole two bases. See which team you should choose here.

Why you should support the Mets

Shortstop Francisco Lindor found great success in the 2024 MLB Playoffs when New York needed him most. In the decisive Wild Card win in Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers, he was 2-for-3 with a double and a walk. He hit .278 against the Phillies in the NLDS, going 2-for-5 with a double and a home run with four RBI in a 4-1 final win in Game 4. He batted in 152 regular-season games. .273 with 39 doubles, a triple, 33 home runs and 91 RBI. In six games against the Dodgers, he enjoyed their pitching, posting a .320 batting average with a double, two home runs and six RBI.

First baseman Pete Alonso has been a standout this postseason. He brought the Mets back with a three-run home run in the ninth inning to give them the decisive wild-card win in Game 3 against Milwaukee, and batted .308 against Philadelphia in the NLDS, hitting two more home runs. In 162 regular season games, Alonso hit .240 with 31 doubles, 34 home runs and 88 RBI with 91 runs scored. In 33 career games against the Dodgers, he batted .238 with four doubles, one triple, seven home runs and 18 RBI. See which team you should choose here.

How to make Mets vs. Dodgers picks

SportsLine’s model leans more toward total runs, predicting 8.8 combined runs. It also says that one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the MLB model selection at SportsLine.

So who wins Mets vs. Dodgers and which side has the most value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side to jump on and find out based on the model featuring a 32-17 shooting record and top-rated MLB run-line picks.