Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedOctober 16, 2024,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:October 16, 2024 ,

MLB Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets Prediction 10/16/2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) travel to face off against the New York Mets (89-73) on Wednesday, October 16th. This game will be played at Citi Field in New York and televised on FS1. The Mets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Dodgers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Mets. First pitch is set for 7:08 CT.

Dodgers vs. Mets Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-111)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 Runs
  • The Dodgers have won 8 of their last 10 games, showcasing strong recent form.
  • In their last 15 games, the Dodgers have scored an average of 6.2 runs per game, indicating a potent offense.
  • The Dodgers have a strong away record with 46 wins, tied for the most away wins in the National League.
  • In their last 5 road games, the Dodgers have outscored their opponents 52 to 16, demonstrating dominance on the road.
  • The Dodgers have won 3 of their last 4 head-to-head matchups against the Mets, including a 10-3 victory in their most recent meeting.

Dodgers vs Mets

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Thanks to a five-run 2nd inning for the Mets’ offense, they cruised to a 7-3 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Mets were at +132 on the money line.

The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Ryan Brasier for the Dodgers, and he went just one inning while giving up one run and took the loss. Sean Manaea put together a good outing for the Mets, getting the win after going five innings and giving up two earned runs.

New York got a huge performance from Mark Vientos, as he went 2/5 with a home run and four RBIs. Both Francisco Lindor and Starling Marte each drove in two for the Mets’ offense.

As the Dodgers prepare for this road matchup against the Mets, they’ll look to continue their current five-game winning streak. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. As road favorites, they posted a 42-23 mark this year.

On the run line, the Dodgers went 86-83 during the regular season, with a 43-40 record on the road. They’ve covered the run line in their last two road games. The over has hit in two straight Dodgers games, and their overall over/under record is 95-69. Today’s 7.5-run line is below their season average of 9 runs.

Walker Buehler Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Walker Buehler gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Mets on the road. So far this season, he has made 16 starts and has a record of 1-6. Buehler’s ERA is 5.38, and he is coming off a rough outing in which he gave up six earned runs in five innings of work. Looking back at his last three starts, Buehler has allowed at least one homer in each outing. His WHIP for the season is 1.55, and opponents are batting .278 off the right-hander this year.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers’ top power threats this season, as Ohtani’s 54 homers are 2nd in the league, and Hernandez has gone deep 33 times. Ohtani is also 2nd in the MLB with 130 RBIs, while Hernandez is 13th in the league with 99 RBIs. Ohtani is batting .310 for the season, and Hernandez comes in with a batting average of .272.

Los Angeles comes into the game with the league’s top OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. As a team, the Dodgers are averaging 5.2 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.4 runs per contest. Max Muncy and Mookie Betts have struggled of late, with Muncy batting just .208 over his last seven games, and Betts at .192 over that same stretch.

As the Mets prepare to face the Dodgers at home, they’ll look to build on their 46-35 home record, compared to their 43-38 mark on the road. New York has won four straight at home and finished the regular season with an 89-73 record. As favorites, they went 60-39 this year, while posting a 35-37 record as underdogs.

New York’s run line record for the season is 89-82, and they’ve covered the run line in their last four home games. At home, their average run margin is +0.7, compared to +0.3 on the road. The Mets’ over/under record is 88-78, and 69.8% of their games have had higher totals than today’s 7.5 line. The over has hit in their last two games.

Luis Severino Gets The Start For The Mets

New York is sending Luis Severino to the mound today, and he finished with a no-decision in his last outing. Against the Phillies on October 6th, he went six innings, giving up three earned runs, and he issued two walks in the outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Severino’s ERA for the season is 3.91, along with a record of 11-7. Opponents have hit .232 off Severino this season. He has made 14 quality starts this year and is averaging 7.96 strikeouts per nine innings.

Mets Offense Breakdown

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Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the Mets’ top power threats this season, as Alonso’s 34 homers are 10th in the league and Lindor is 11th in the MLB with 33 homers. Lindor also leads the team with 91 RBIs and is batting .273 for the season. Alonso comes into the game with a batting average of .240. Over his last six games, Mark Vientos has gone 11/25 with three homers and nine RBIs.

As a team, the Mets are 7th in the league at 4.7 runs per game, and they have been even better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. Overall, they are 6th in the league in home runs and have the 8th best team batting average in the MLB.

Dodgers vs Mets Prediction

For this Dodgers vs. Mets matchup, we are predicting a 4-3 win for the Dodgers. With the Dodgers being on the road, you can get them on the money line at -111, which is our recommended bet for this game.

Looking at the starting pitcher’s projections, we have Walker Buehler going six innings and finishing with five strikeouts. As for Luis Severino, we also have him going six innings and finishing with five strikeouts.

Offensively, we have the Dodgers finishing with six hits compared to the Mets with six. One other prediction is that the Dodgers will finish with more home runs than the Mets.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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