The New York Mets (11-6) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (8-9) square off on Tuesday night in the second game of their midweek series. After starting the season 3-4, the Mets have won eight of their last 10 games. On the flip side, Los Angeles was 5-2 to begin the campaign but then dropped seven of their last 10 outings. Clayton Kershaw (2-1, 3.50 ERA) is getting the start for the Dodgers, while Tylor Megill (3-0, 2.25 ERA) will be on the hill for the Mets. Los Angeles placed outfielder Mookie Betts on the paternity list.
First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. The Dodgers are listed at -150 in the moneyline (risk $150 to win $100) in the latest Mets vs. Dodgers odds from Caesars Sportsbook. The over/under for total runs scored is 8. Before making any Mets vs. Dodgers picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Mets vs. Dodgers and revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model's MLB picks. Here are several MLB odds and trends for Mets vs. Dodgers:
- Mets vs. Dodgers moneyline: Los Angeles -150, New York +126
- Mets vs. Dodgers run-line: Los Angeles -1.5 (+130)
- Mets vs. Dodgers over/under: 8 runs
- NYM: Mets are 5-0 in their last 5 overall
- LAD: Under is 5-0-1 in Dodgers' last 6 Tuesday games
- Mets vs. Dodgers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back the Mets
First baseman Pete Alonso is a powerful slugger for New York. Alonso offers this club a batter who is able to spray the ball anywhere on the field. He has started the campaign extremely well, currently tied for first in the MLB in home runs (8), tied for ninth in RBI (15), and seventh in OPS (1.064). Additionally, he's on a six-game hitting streak heading into this matchup. On Monday against the Dodgers, he went 3 of 5 with three base hits and one run driven in.
Shortstop Francisco Lindor brings excellent athleticism and instincts onto the diamond. Lindor has fast hands that allow him to quickly turn on pitches. The 29-year-old owns superb range as a defender with a rocket of an arm. Lindor is tied for third in the league in RBI (17) with four dingers. He's recorded a hit in six of his last seven games. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back the Dodgers
Center fielder James Outman is an aggressive batter when at the plate. Outman is constantly looking launch balls out of the yard but owns good speed on the bases. The 25-year-old has a batting average of .277 along with three homers and 10 RBI. On April 12 versus the San Francisco Giants, he was 2 of 5 with two base hits and one run driven in. See which team to pick here.
First baseman Freddie Freeman is a big-time batter with power to all parts of the diamond. Freeman has been patient at the plate and won't be overly aggressive. The six-time All-Star selection owns a batting average of .328 with three home runs and six RBI. In Monday's contest versus the Mets, Freeman went 3 of 4 with two home runs and three runs driven in.
How to make Mets vs. Dodgers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the run total, projecting 8.1 combined runs. It also says one side of the moneyline hits almost 70% of the time. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Mets vs. Dodgers? And which side of the moneyline hits almost 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.
