Dodgers vs. Mets odds, tips and betting trends

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17 April 2023

Dodgers vs. Mets odds, tips and betting trends

The Los Angeles Dodgers (8-8) will host the New York Mets (10-6), Monday at 10:10 PM ET, in the first of a three-game series.

The Mets (+139 underdog moneyline odds to win) are away versus the Dodgers (-163). The Los Angeles Dodgers will hand the ball to Dustin May (1-1, 1.47 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Mets will counter with David Peterson (0-2, 4.91 ERA).

The Dodgers lost their most recent game against the Cubs by a 3-2 score yesterday. Chris Taylor went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Julio Urias picked up the loss after throwing 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on eight hits while striking out six.

The Mets took down the Athletics 4-3 yesterday. Francisco Lindor went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, and Jimmy Yacabonis got the win, pitching one inning without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one.

Here’s everything you need to get ready for Monday’s Dodgers vs. Mets action, including viewing options.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets Odds and Betting Lines

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Favorite: Dodgers (-163, bet $163 to win $100)
Underdog: Mets (+139, bet $100 to win $139)
Over/under: 8.5

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Dodgers Stats and Trends

Dodgers Betting Records

The Dodgers have been favorites in 16 games this season and won eight (50%) of those contests.
This season Los Angeles has won four of its eight games when favored by at least -163 on the moneyline.
The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 62% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in eight of its 16 chances.
The Dodgers are 7-9-0 ATS in their 16 games with a spread this season.

Dustin May (Dodgers Probable Starter)

May gets the start for the Dodgers, his fourth of the season. He is 1-1 with a 1.47 ERA and 12 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings pitched.
His most recent time out came on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, when the right-hander went 5 1/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing two hits.
The 25-year-old has put up a 1.47 ERA and 5.9 strikeouts per nine innings across three games this season, while giving up a batting average of only .115 to opposing hitters.
May will look to pitch five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 6.0 frames per outing.
He will take the hill against a Mets offense that is batting .217 as a unit (28th in MLB). It is also slugging a collective .374 (24th in MLB) with 18 total home runs (11th in MLB).
Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 25-year-old’s 1.47 ERA ranks 12th, .764 WHIP ranks seventh, and 5.9 K/9 ranks 65th.

Dodgers Batting Stats

The Dodgers have hit 27 homers this season, which ranks second in the league.
Hitters for Los Angeles rank third in the majors with a combined .459 team slugging percentage.
The Dodgers’ .233 batting average ranks 24th in the league this season.
Los Angeles is among the highest-scoring teams in the majors, ranking fifth with 85 total runs this season.
The Dodgers have an OBP of .339 this season, which ranks eighth in MLB.
Los Angeles ranks 29th in strikeouts per game (9.7) among MLB offenses.

Mets Stats and Trends

Mets Betting Records

The Mets have come away with one win in the three contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
Oddsmakers have given New York the worst odds of winning it has seen this season with a +139 moneyline listed for this contest.
The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Mets have a 41.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
New York and its opponents have hit the over in seven of its 16 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
In 16 games with a line this season, the Mets have a mark of 9-7-0 against the spread.

David Peterson (Mets Probable Starter)

The Mets will send Peterson (0-2) out for his fourth start of the season. He is 0-2 with a 4.91 ERA and 16 strikeouts through 14 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent appearance on Tuesday, the left-hander went 5 2/3 innings against the San Diego Padres, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
In three games this season, the 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.91, with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .328 against him.
Peterson has put together two starts this year where he pitched five or more innings.
He will face a Dodgers offense that is hitting .233 as a unit (24th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .459 (third in the league) with 27 total home runs (second in MLB play).

Mets Batting Stats

The Mets rank 11th in MLB action with 18 total home runs.
So far this year, New York’s .374 slugging percentage ranks 24th in the majors.
The Mets rank 28th in MLB with a .217 batting average.
Averaging 4.7 runs per game (75 total), New York is the 11th-highest scoring team in baseball.
The Mets are eighth in baseball with an on-base percentage of .339.

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