Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets odds, picks and predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers (51-38) open a 9-game road trip on Friday with a 3-game set against the New York Mets (42-48). First pitch from Citi Field is at 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze  FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mets lead 2-1

The Dodgers went into the All-Star break with a 4-game winning streak and winning 5 of their last 6 games. They have pulled into 1st place in the NL West, percentage points ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks. They are 12-5 in their last 17 games.

The Mets had a 6-game winning streak, but lost their final 2 games heading into the All-Star break. Including the winning streak, they are 9-12 in their last 21 games.

Dodgers at Mets projected starters

LHP Julio Urias vs. RHP Justin Verlander

Urias (6-5, 4.76 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 64 1/3 innings.

• Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 5-2 home win over Pittsburgh Pirates last Thursday
• Dodgers are 7-0 when Urias allows 2 or fewer runs, but 0-5 when he allowed 3 or more

Verlander (3-4, 3.60 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 70 innings.

• Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 R ( 2 ER), 5 H, 3 BB, 2 K in 7-5 road win over San Diego Padres last Friday
• Allowed 2 or fewer runs in 7 starts this season

Dodgers at Mets odds

FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 6:50 p.m. ET.

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Dodgers at Mets picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Mets 2

The Dodgers were the hotter team entering the All-Star break and we’ll have to see if that carries over. They have a 4-game winning streak and have won 12 of their last 17 games.

The Mets won 6 in a row, but faltered in the final 2 before the break, scoring 3 combined runs in 2 games.

The Dodgers have needed Urias to be great to win, as noted by their 7-0 record when he allowed 2 or fewer runs. He should be sharp after the time off. I like the Dodgers to win but they usually win by multiple runs, so the better bet is the run line.

PASS.

The Dodgers’ last 8 wins and 10 of their last 12 have been by multiple runs. Of their 51 victories this season, only 9 have been by only 1 run. They are 48-41 ATS this season 8-4 ATS in their last 12.

The Mets are 37-53 ATS overall this season, the 2nd-worst mark in all of baseball.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+128).

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In the Dodgers’ wins with Urias pitching, opponents have not scored more than 2 runs. Four of their last 5 games had more than 8 total runs. Eight of Verlander’s 12 starts have had no more than 7 total runs.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-102).

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