Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets Prediction 10/17/2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) travel to face off against the New York Mets (89-73) on Thursday, October 17th. This game will be played at Citi Field in New York and televised on FS1. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Mets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 7:08 CT.

Dodgers vs. Mets Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-138)
  • 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 league-best away record of 46-35, demonstrating their ability to perform well on the road.
  • In the last 15 games, the Dodgers have scored 8 or more runs in 6 games, highlighting their offensive explosiveness.
  • The Dodgers have a current winning streak of 5 games, indicating momentum and confidence going into the matchup.

Dodgers vs Mets

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Los Angeles cruised to an easy 8-0 win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. The Dodgers had a huge 2nd inning, scoring seven of their eight runs. As for the Mets, they had their best chance to score in the 5th, but left the bases loaded.

Walker Buehler only went four innings for the Dodgers but didn’t give up a run. He finished the game with six strikeouts but issued two walks. Michael Kopech came out of the bullpen for the win. As for the Mets, Luis Severino got tagged for eight runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work.

Enrique Hernandez and Max Muncy each homered for the Dodgers, while Shohei Ohtani went 1/4 with three RBIs. Will Smith also had a two-hit game at the plate.

As the Dodgers prepare for game four of their series against the Mets, they hold a 2-1 lead and will be on the road. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. They’ve won five straight games overall and two consecutive on the road.

Los Angeles posted an 87-83 run line record this season, with a +1.2 scoring margin on the road compared to +0.8 at home. They’ve covered the run line in three straight road games. The Dodgers’ over/under record is 96-69, and 87% of their games had higher totals than today’s 7.5 line. The over has hit in their last three games.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Mets on the road. He has made 18 starts this season and has a record of 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA. Yamamoto’s WHIP for the season is 1.11, and opponents are batting .228 off him this year. In his 18 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The last time he pitched, Yamamoto picked up the win, going five innings and not allowing a run vs. the Padres. Before that outing, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 54 home runs leads the Dodgers and is 2nd in the MLB. Ohtani is also 2nd in the league in RBIs, as he has driven in 130 runs so far. Ohtani is batting .310 for the season and has a team-best on-base percentage of .390. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, as his 33 home runs is 11th in the league.

Max Muncy and Enrique Hernandez have both been swinging the bat well for the Dodgers of late, with Muncy going 5/14 with two homers in his last five games, and Hernandez is 7/19 with two homers in this stretch. Muncy also comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak.

Facing a must-win game four, the Mets are looking to even their series against the Dodgers, who lead 2-1. New York finished the regular season with an 89-73 record, going 46-35 at home and 43-38 on the road. As favorites, they posted a 60-39 mark, while they went 35-38 as underdogs.

New York’s run line record is 89-83, with a +0.6 run margin at home and +0.3 on the road. At home, their run line record is 40-44. The Mets’ over/under record is 89-78, and 69.8% of their games had higher totals than today’s 7.5 line. The over has hit in their last three games.

Jose Quintana Gets The Start For The Mets

Jose Quintana gets the start for the Mets today and will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Phillies on October 9th, he went five innings, giving up one earned run on six hits. In that outing, he didn’t give up a homer. Looking back further, Quintana has made 31 starts and has a record of 10-10. His ERA for the season is 3.75, along with a WHIP of 1.25. For the year, he has given up 22 homers and is averaging 7.13 strikeouts per nine innings.

Mets Offense Breakdown

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For the season, the Mets are averaging 4.7 runs per game, which is 7th in the league. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.8 runs per game. As a team, the Mets are 6th in the league in home runs and have the 8th best team batting average at .246. New York also has two of the league’s top home run hitters, as Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor have gone deep 34 and 33 times, respectively.

Over his last seven games, Mark Vientos has been on fire, going 12/29 with three homers and nine RBIs. This has helped him move into the team’s top spot in RBIs. The Mets also have a couple of players on three-game hitting streaks, as Jose Iglesias and Jesse Winker have both been swinging the bat well of late.

Dodgers vs Mets Prediction

Our predicted final score for this Dodgers vs. Mets matchup is 4-3 in favor of the Dodgers. With the Dodgers predicted to come out on top, we recommend taking them on the money line, where the payout is -138.

Looking at the starting pitcher’s predicted performances, we have Yoshinobu Yamamoto going six innings and finishing with five strikeouts. On the other side, Jose Quintana is predicted to finish with four strikeouts and also go six innings.


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