May 28, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Miguel Vargas (27) scores after his solo home run during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
- The Los Angeles Dodgers aim to sweep the New York Mets Wednesday night at 4:10 p.m. ET
- The Dodgers have rebounded well after losing 5 straight heading into their away series against the Mets. New York is in an unfortunate slump, having lost 12 of its last 15.
- See the best picks for Wednesday’s game below.
The Los Angeles Dodgers look to complete the series sweep of the New York Mets Wednesday after winning both sides of a doubleheader on Tuesday.
The Mets are in rough shape right now, to put it lightly. They’ve lost 12 of their last 15 games and 15 of their last 20 after starting the season 12-8.
Can the Mets avoid the sweep? See the latest odds, the best player prop picks and a prediction for Wednesday’s matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets Prediction
New York is one of the few teams who got the best of Los Angeles earlier in the season, winning their initial series 2-1 to earn that aforementioned 12-8 record. The Mets then lost their following series against the Giants, Cardinals and Rays while splitting their 4-game series with the Cubs.
And while the Dodgers are currently one of the best batting teams in baseball, the Mets have shifted to being one of the worst. They’re hitting just .231 on the season compared to LA’s mark of .254 and have scored 224 runs this season compared to the Dodgers’ 278.
David Peterson will be on the bump for New Yok in his return from the 60-day IL, making his first appearance this season. New York will start James Paxton, who owns a perfect 5-0 record so far this year. The Dodgers can expect 6 or so innings out of Paxton, who has allowed as many walks as he has strikeouts across his 49 innings of work.
The Mets, even with their woes at the plate as of late, should be able to get to Paxton plenty. Driving in runs may be another story. On top of that, their bullpen has issues of its own as of late, leaving me hesitant to pick New York outright in what should be a close matchup.
LAD vs. NYM Picks: Mets +1.5, U 8.5 (-120)
Dodgers vs. Mets Odds
| Team | Runline | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Dodgers | -1.5 (+140) | -115 | O 8.5 (-120) |
| New York Mets | +1.5 (-165) | -105 | U 8.5 (+100) |
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The Dodgers are considered favorites to pick up the sweep on Wednesday according to bet365, sitting at -1.5 on the runline and -115 ML. The Mets are -165 to keep the game within a run and sit at -105 on the ML.
Los Angeles is 15-10 as an away favorite this season while New York is 3-7 as the home underdog. New York is also 4-6 against the runline as the home underdog this season.
The over/under total has been set at 8.5 for this matchup, with the over slightly favored at -120. Neither pitcher has unhittable stuff right now and Paxton has struggled with control, but trends are well on the side of the under for this one. New York is 1-9 against the over as a home underdog this season while Los Angeles is 9-16 as an away favorite and 9-17 as the away team in general.
Player Props to Target (Dodgers vs. Mets, May 29)
| Player Props (Los Angeles vs. New York) | Odds |
|---|---|
| James Paxton under 4.5 Ks | -145 |
| Mookie Betts O 1.5 Hits | +180 |
| Freddie Freeman over 1.5 Total Bases | +125 |
Paxton is far from a strikeout pitcher, as has been already stated. He’s thrown more than 4 strikeouts in a single game just once this season, all the way back on April 1.
Betts has recorded 4 hits in the past 2 games against New York and sits at +180 on DraftKings to do the same once again in Game 3. With New York’s struggles from the mound, the odds seem a little low here.
Freeman is absolutely on home run watch Wednesday night in NYC. Peterson hasn’t faced major league competition since last season and already belted one just a few days ago against Cincinnati. On top of that, Freeman has totaled at least a pair of bases in each of his last 4 games.
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The LA Dodgers will face off against the New York Mets on May 29th in what is sure to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. As the game approaches, fans and bettors alike are eager to see how the odds and player props stack up for this highly anticipated game.
The Dodgers come into this game as the favorites, with a strong lineup and solid pitching staff that has helped them secure the top spot in the NL West. On the other hand, the Mets have been struggling this season, sitting near the bottom of the NL East standings. However, anything can happen in baseball, and the Mets will be looking to pull off an upset against the Dodgers.
In terms of odds, the Dodgers are currently listed as -150 favorites to win the game, while the Mets are sitting at +130 underdogs. This means that a bet of $150 on the Dodgers would net a profit of $100, while a $100 bet on the Mets would result in a profit of $130 if they were to pull off the upset.
When it comes to player props, there are several options to consider for this game. For example, you can bet on which player will hit a home run first, who will have the most strikeouts, or even who will score the first run of the game. Some popular player props for this matchup include Cody Bellinger hitting a home run, Jacob deGrom recording double-digit strikeouts, or Mookie Betts scoring the first run of the game.
Overall, this game is shaping up to be an exciting one for both fans and bettors. With the Dodgers looking to extend their lead in the NL West and the Mets hoping to turn their season around, there is sure to be plenty of action on the field. Be sure to keep an eye on the odds and player props leading up to the game to make the most informed bets possible.
