- The New York Mets try to even the 2024 NLCS with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Monday’s Game 2
- Sean Manaea starts for the Mets while RP Ryan Brasier will open for the Dodgers
- Get the Mets vs Dodgers odds, predictions, and props to target on Oct. 14
With their crushing 9-0 victory in Game 1 last night, the Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64, 52-29 home) are now riding a three-game win streak. What’s more impressive is that they haven’t allowed a single run in 33 innings. On Monday, the New York Mets (89-73, 43-38 away) will aim to end that streak and even the best-of-seven NLCS at one game apiece. First pitch is slate for 1:05 pm PT/4:05 pm ET at Dodger Stadium.
New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game 2 Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mets | +120 | +1.5 (-180) | O 8.5 (-100) |
| LA Dodgers | -145 | -1.5 (+150) | U 8.5 (-120) |
The Mets vs Dodgers Game 2 odds list LA as a -145 home favorites with the Mets coming back as +120 road underdogs. The run total is sitting at 8.5 with the under favored at -120 in Monday’s MLB odds.
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After their demolition of the Mets in Game 1, the Dodgers improved to +115 in the 2024 World Series odds, well ahead of the second-favorite Yankees (+185). The Mets faded to +700.
The MLB public betting splits for Game 2 show the public hammering LAD to win. The Dodgers are getting 73% of moneyline handle and 88% of moneyline bets. The public also slightly favors the over, putting 52% of run-total handle on over 8.5.
NYM vs LAD Game 2 Starting Pitchers: Manaea vs Brasier
| Sean Manaea | vs | Ryan Brasier |
|---|---|---|
| 12-6 | Record | 1-0 |
| 3.47 | ERA | 3.54 |
| 3.75 | xERA | 3.57 |
| 1.08 | WHIP | 0.96 |
| 24.9% | K% | 22.7% |
Sean Manaea has been rock-solid in his two postseason starts to date. He’s combined to pitch 12.0 innings against the Brewers and Phillies, allowing three runs on nine hits and two walks with ten Ks. But his previous playoff performances were all a disaster.
From 2019 to 2022, Manaea made three playoff appearances and had an ERA of 15.26 over 7.2 IP. He doesn’t have good stats against the Dodger hitters, either. In 140 ABs, they have a .286 average and .859 OPS against the 32-year-old lefty, including eight home runs. Mookie Betts has hit him the hardest, going 10-for-32 with three homers, two triples, and two doubles off Manaea.
In his only regular-season start against LA, Manaea allowed two runs on four hits and three walks over 5.0 innings in a 9-4 Mets victory on April 19. He fanned just three batters.
Ryan Brasier will pitch the first inning for just the sixth time this season. The right-handed reliever has made three appearances already this postseason, all against the Padres. He pitched 1.2 scoreless in Game 1 and 1.1 scoreless to start Game 4, but he was tagged for two runs (on a two-run homer by Fernando Tatis Jr) in just 0.2 IP of Game 2.
His history against the Mets lineup is reasonably good, though the sample size is small. In 21 total ABs, he’s limited them to just a .238 average and .749 OPS. But Dave Roberts won’t be asking for more than four or five outs from Brasier, so his track record isn’t nearly as important as Manaea’s.
The LAD bullpen is in fairly great shape after Game 1. Roberts got seven full shutout innings from starter Jack Flaherty, plus one inning each from Daniel Hudson and lightly-used rookie Ben Casparius. He’ll have almost his full complement of arms available for Monday’s bullpen game.
Mets vs Dodgers Prediction for Game 2
The LAD shutout streak is too impressive for me to ignore any longer. I backed the Dodger bats in Game 1 and it worked out, but tonight I’m backing the team as a whole.
The bullpen has accounted for 18 innings in the current shutout streak, including a full nine shutout innings while facing elimination in Game 4 against the Padres.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers hitters have been averaging 5.5 runs per game in the playoffs and have a great chance to stay hot against Manaea, a pitcher they’ve largely feasted on in the past, and who has a history of postseason struggles, notwithstanding his 2024 performance.
NYM vs LAD Game 2 picks:
- Dodgers moneyline (-142 at FanDuel) – 2.0 units
- Mookie Betts over 0.5 RBI (+175 at ESPN Bet)
The New York Mets will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of their National League Division Series on October 14th. The Mets are coming off a thrilling Game 1 victory, while the Dodgers will be looking to even the series and avoid falling into a 2-0 hole.
As with any playoff game, there are a number of betting options available for fans looking to add some excitement to the game. Here is a guide to the odds, predictions, and top prop bets to consider for Mets vs Dodgers Game 2.
Odds:
The Dodgers are currently favored to win Game 2, with odds of -150. The Mets are the underdogs with odds of +130. The over/under for the game is set at 8 runs.
Predictions:
While the Dodgers are the favorites, the Mets have shown that they are a resilient team capable of pulling off upsets. With Jacob deGrom on the mound for the Mets, they have a strong chance of stealing Game 2 as well. Look for a close game with the Mets potentially coming out on top.
Top Prop Bets:
1. Total Runs Over/Under: With two strong pitching staffs on display, the under on total runs could be a good bet.
2. Player Prop Bets: Keep an eye on players like Pete Alonso and Mookie Betts for potential home run bets.
3. First Inning Run: Betting on whether there will be a run scored in the first inning could be an exciting prop bet to consider.
In conclusion, Game 2 of the Mets vs Dodgers series promises to be an exciting matchup with plenty of betting opportunities. Whether you’re a fan of the Mets or Dodgers, there are plenty of ways to get in on the action and make the game even more thrilling. Good luck and happy betting!
