At 10:10 PM ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, we have an NL matchup between the Mets and Dodgers. Heading into Friday’s game, the Mets are 10-8 compared to the Dodgers at 12-9. The money line odds have the Dodgers as the favorite at -200, while the odds for a Mets win are sitting at +168. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs.

MLBN is handling TV coverage for tonight’s game, and the forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 70s. Sean Manaea is starting for the Mets, and he is facing off against Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers.

NEW YORK METS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: OVER 8.5 Runs

This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Friday, April 19th.

HOW TO BET THE METS VS DODGERS:

  • We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 5 to 4
  • However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets to cover
  • As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over

Mets Records & Stats

Heading into their last game vs. the Pirates, the Mets closed out the series with a 9-1 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -159. It was a four-run 3rd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Pirates could only score one run, which came in the 3rd.

Luis Severino put together a good start for the Mets, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just three walks and struck out four batters. The Mets’s offense was carried by Starling Marte, who went 1/5 with a homer and two RBIs.

The Mets come into this one, having won four straight games. In the NL East, they are 2.5 games behind the Braves, as they are also 3rd in the division standings. So far, the Mets have gone 10-8 this season.

At home, the Mets have been just above .500 at 6-6, and they have gone 4-2 on the road. New York is still looking for their first series win as the series is currently 4-2.

The Mets have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 10-8 overall. They have been especially good on the run line on the road, going 5-1. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.6 runs per game, while their average run margin in losing games is -2.8 runs per game. They have covered the run line in four straight games and are 4-0 against the run line as the underdog.

The Mets’ over/under record on the season is 9-9, and their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game. The over/under line for today’s game against the Dodgers is set at 8.5 runs, which is slightly higher than their season average. In games with an over/under line of 8.5 runs, the Mets are 2-3 on the season.

Sean Manaea and the Mets are on the road to take on the Dodgers today. Manaea has been a bit up and down so far this season, as he is coming off a start in which he took the loss against the Royals. In that outing, he went 3 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs on 9 hits. However, in his first start of the year, he picked up a win vs. the Reds, striking out 6 in 5 innings of work.

If you’re looking for some Mets player props, we have Pete Alonso with the best odds to hit a home run for the Mets today. His home run projection is 8th best in the league. Starling Marte has the highest total hits projection on the team and his total hits projection is 16th best in the league today. Brandon Nimmo is 2nd on the team in terms of total hits, and his total hits projection is 22nd in the league today. If you’re looking for a Mets player to hit a home run outside of Alonso, DJ Stewart has the 2nd best odds on the team and 10th best in the league today.

Dodgers Records & Stats

Heading into their last game vs. the Nationals, the Dodgers closed out the series with a 2-0 loss. This was just their second loss in their last 12 games. Los Angeles was the heavy favorite at -235 at home going into the game but couldn’t get the offense going, as they only had five hits and didn’t score a run.

Landon Knack got the start for the Dodgers and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits. The Dodgers also wasted a big game from Shohei Ohtani, who went 3/4 with a double and a run scored.

With a record of 12-9, the Dodgers lead the NL West by 1 game over the Padres. So far, the Dodgers have yet to play a game on the road that is not against the Twins. At home, they are 8-6.

The Dodgers are coming off a series loss, dropping the series two games to one vs. the Nationals. This season, the Dodgers are 12-9 as the favorite and have yet to lose a game as the underdog (0-0).

The Dodgers have a run differential of +0.6 runs per game this season, but they are just 9-12 against the run line. They are 5-9 against the run line at home, where they have a run differential of +0.8 runs per game. As the favorite, they are 9-12 against the run line, while they are 0-0 as the underdog.

Los Angeles Dodgers games have been trending towards the over this season, as their over/under record is 13-8. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, but their games have averaged 9.5 runs per game. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in 10 of their 15 games. Overall, only 9.5% of their games have had an over/under line set at 8.5 runs. Their last two games have gone under the total, and their games have gone under the total in 19% of their games when the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers at home against the Mets. He’s coming off a no-decision in his last outing, where he went 5 innings and gave up 3 earned runs. However, he did strike out 6 batters. In his first start of the season, he picked up a win against the Cubs, going 5 innings and striking out 8.

For the Dodgers, we have Shohei Ohtani with the highest home run projection on the team and the 7th highest in the league today. Freddie Freeman has the highest total hits projection on the team and the 15th highest in the league. Mookie Betts has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and the 9th best in the league.