The calendar might read August, but it’s undoubtedly going to feel like October on Thursday night in Queens, New York.
Two heavyweight contenders to win the National League pennant meet in the second of a three-game series when the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets meet in the second game of a three-game series.
Toughest MLB Pick
The first pitch for one of the toughest MLB picks today is set for 7:10 P.M. EDT from Citi Field in Queens, New York.
Don’t worry; we’ll give you all the Dodgers vs. Mets Odds to help you find the best pick in the MLB odds today to add to your betting ticket.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball and lead the National League West division with a record of 90-38 (.703 winning percentage), having won eight of their last ten games.
MLB Stats
As the best team in baseball for most of 2022, the Dodgers lead most MLB team stats. The Dodgers have a .262 batting average, a .338 OBP, a .451 slugging percentage, and an average of 5.39 runs per game.
The New York Mets are the third-ranked team in MLB overall standings and lead the National League East division with a record of 82-48 (.631 winning percentage), having won five of their last ten games.
The National League East Division-leading Mets have team stats of a .257 batting average, a .329 OBP, a .407 slugging percentage, and an average of 4.69 runs per game.
The Dodgers hold the edge in the head-to-head season series with the Mets, 3-2. The Dodgers won Wednesday night’s matchup 4-3 over the Mets.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets Odds
The Dodgers vs. Mets odds favor the New York Mets on the money line. Jacob deGrom’s performance since returning from injury and Wednesday’s close game has MLB odds today swinging toward the Mets.
Moneyline:
New York is the favorite with odds ranging from -154 to -164, while Los Angeles is the underdog, listed between +125 and +146.
Run line:
The run line Dodgers Vs. Mets odds have the Los Angeles Dodgers as the betting favorite (+1.5), with odds listed between -154 and -179. The New York Mets are the betting underdog (-1.5), with odds listed between +135 and +150.
Total:
Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets 2022 offensive MLB team stats, the total runs are set to 6.5.
A low total runs line like this is indicative of the expected pitching strength on display on Thursday. The over is the favorite, with odds listed between -115 and -125, while the under is listed between -105 and +105.
Dodgers vs. Mets Betting Preview
Tyle Anderson Analysis
The Los Angeles Dodgers have left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson scheduled to start the most important MLB games today.
Anderson enters Thursday’s start with a 13-2 record in 24 appearances, pitching to a 2.69 ERA and a brilliant 1.02 WHIP.
The Dodgers have won three of Anderson’s last four appearances, including a brilliant performance in a 4-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on August 7, 2022.
In his previous outing, Anderson lasted 5.1 innings, giving up three hits, two runs, two walks, and striking out four hitters against the Miami Marlins on August 26, 2022. The Dodgers went on to win the game 10-6 in extra-innings.
Jacob deGrom
The New York Mets have right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom scheduled to throw the first pitch at Citi Field on Thursday night.
deGrom recently returned from injury, giving the Mets the formidable duo of deGrom and Scherzer at the front of their pitching rotation and a nightmare for MLB team stats going forward.
Since returning from injury, deGrom has demonstrated the dominant form he was known for before his long injury layoff.
deGrom has a record of 3-1 in five appearances, pitching to a 2.15 ERA and a 0.55 WHIP. After striking out six hitters in five innings in his 2022 debut, deGrom has averaged ten strikeouts, and six innings pitched.
Dodgers vs. Mets Betting Picks and Predictions
Jacob deGrom is clearly the same pitcher he was before his injury. However, this is his biggest test of 2022.
deGrom is likely to pitch excellently, and we think this game is expected to be tight, but we cannot fathom picking against the Los Angeles Dodgers, especially when they are the underdog.
Give us the Los Angeles Dodgers – the best team in baseball – to win on the moneyline as an underdog.
MLB Matchup Pick: Dodgers (+141)
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