Dodgers vs. Mets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets

The NLCS begins Monday at 4:08 p.m. ET when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the New York Mets live on FOX from Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will look to move one step closer to the World Series while the Mets hope to even the series with a win. The Dodgers are -161 favorites to win, while the underdog Mets have +138 odds on the money line.

New York is expected to hand the ball to Sean Manaea, while Los Angeles has yet to name a starting player.

Dodgers vs Mets odds

Dodgers odds: -161

Mets odds: +138

Spread: Dodgers -1.5

In total: 8 runs

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Game time and information

Date: Monday, October 14, 2024

Time: 4:08 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Who will win Dodgers vs Mets?

Dodgers and Mets betting trends

The Dodgers posted a 95-53 record in games where they were moneyline favorites (they won 64.2% of those games).

Los Angeles has a 54-31 record (winning 63.5% of its games) when played as a -161 or less moneyline favorite.

This season, the Mets have won 34 of the 71 games, or 47.9%, in which they were the underdog.

This season, New York has won six of its 11 games, or 54.5%, despite being the underdog on the money line by at least +138.

The Dodgers have played over/under sets in 168 games and combined with opponents to record 94 over/under sets (94-69-5).

In games involving the Mets this season, oddsmakers’ total has been exceeded on 87 of 170 chances.

Dodgers stats and insights

The Dodgers are the second-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 5.2 runs per game (842 total).

Los Angeles is third in the MLB race with 233 home runs. They average 1.4 per game.

The Dodgers’ .258 batting average is fourth best in the majors.

Los Angeles strikes out 8.2 times per game, ranking 12th in the majors.

The Dodgers pitching staff has an overall 8.7 K/9, which is 12th in the MLB.

Los Angeles has a team ERA of 3.90, which ranks 13th among all MLB pitching staffs.

Mets stats and insights

The Mets have scored the seventh-most runs in the league this season with 768.

New York has hit 207 home runs this season, ranking sixth in the majors.

The Mets rank 12th in the MLB with a team batting average of .246.

New York ranks 16th with an average of 8.5 strikeouts per game.

The Mets, as a pitching staff, struck out 9.1 batters per nine innings, fourth-best in the MLB.

New York pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.96 this year, which is 15th in the MLB.

Key Dodgers players to keep an eye on

Shohei Ohtani leads Los Angeles in home runs with 54, runs batted in with 130, and his .310 batting average is also the best on his team.

Freddie Freeman is batting .282 with an OBP of .378 and a slugging percentage of .476 this season.

Mookie Betts is hitting .289/.372/.491 for the Dodgers this season.

Teoscar Hernandez has collected 160 hits this season and has an OBP of .339. He is batting .501 on the year.

Key Mets players to keep an eye on

The Mets send Manaea (12-6) to the mound for his 33rd start this season.

Francisco Lindor leads the Mets with 91 runs batted in while posting a team-high .273 batting average.

Pete Alonso showed his strength as he led his team with 34 home runs.

Brandon Nimmo has 25 doubles, three triples, 23 home runs and 77 walks while batting .224.

Jesse Winker is batting .253 with 23 doubles, 14 home runs and 63 walks.

Dodgers and Mets injuries

Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw: 15 days IL (toe), Brusdar Graterol: 15 days IL (shoulder), Gavin Stone: 60 days IL (shoulder), Tony Gonsolin: 60 days IL (elbow), Emmet Sheehan: 60 days IL (forearm ). ), Dustin May: 60 days IL (elbow/esophagus), River Ryan: 60 days IL (forearm), Connor Brogdon: 60 days IL (foot), Tyler Glasnow: 60 days IL (elbow), Alex Vesia: day-to-day -Day (undisclosed), Miguel Rojas: Day by Day (undisclosed)

Mets: Dedniel Nunez: 15 days IL (forearm), Sean Reid-Foley: 60 days IL (shoulder), Paul Blackburn: 60 days IL (spine), Christian Scott: 60 days IL (elbow), Drew Smith: 60 days IL (elbow), Brooks Raley: 60 days IL (elbow), Ronny Mauricio: 60 days IL (knee)