Cody Bellinger and the Los Angeles Dodgers will be taking on their cross-country foe New York Mets at Citi Field in a Sunday night game. This NL matchup can be viewed across the country on ESPN. The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets Odds
Bookmakers have Los Angeles (-130) as the favorite over New York (+120). The total currently stands at 8 runs and bettors can play the over for -120 or the under for even money (+100). There’s a runline of Dodgers -1.5 (+115) and Mets +1.5 (-135) for this matchup.
The Mets are 77-71 straight up (SU) and 75-72 against the spread (ATS). The team’s lost 7.2 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 3.7 units ATS. New York has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven. The Dodgers are 96-54 SU and have gone 72-77 against the spread. In total, the club has gained 13.5 units for bettors taking the moneyline, but have lost 7.1 units ATS. Los Angeles has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the under has cashed in three of those seven.
New York games have an over/under record of 76-59-12 in 2019. Los Angeles has an over/under record of 68-71-10.
The right-handed Walker Buehler is getting the start for the visiting Dodgers. Buehler is 13-3 with a 3.14 ERA and 201 strikeouts. He’s 0-0 with six strikeouts and a 9.00 ERA against New York this year.
The Mets are putting the ball in the right hand of Zack Wheeler (11-7, 4.21 ERA, 1.32 WHIP), who has 170 strikeouts and 49 walks this season. Wheeler has yet to face the Dodgers this year, but he made two starts against them in 2018, compiling a 1-1 record with a 4.50 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
Los Angeles’ pitching staff allowed 3.8 runs per game and its starters own a 3.10 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 9.40 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 3.99, along with a K/9 of 9.34.
The Dodgers offense has slashed .257/.340/.473 on its way to 5.4 runs scored per game in 2019, including 4.4 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.6 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Los Angeles’ hitters have been led by first baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner, who have combined to launch 71 home runs. Bellinger is slashing .306/.408/.629 with 44 home runs, 108 RBIs and 112 runs scored, while Turner is hitting .291 with 27 homers, 67 RBIs and 80 runs scored.
For the home team, New York’s pitching staff has given up 4.6 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have a 3.88 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 5.16 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 9.6 K/9.
New York’s hitters are putting up 4.9 runs per outing, including 5.1 per game over its last 10 games and 5.6 per game over their last five. The team has slashed .223/.299/.510 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that span.
The Mets’ offense has been led by shortstop Amed Rosario and left fielder Jeff McNeil. Rosario is hitting .287/.325/.424 with 12 home runs, 61 RBIs, 70 runs and 17 stolen bases, and McNeil’s line is .320/.388/.527 with 20 homers, 68 RBIs and 76 runs scored.
The Dodgers have gained 16.4 units and are 55-46 ATS when facing a righty starter this season. The over has cashed in 46 of those games, compared to 47 that’ve gone under against right-handed starting pitchers. On the other hand, the Mets have netted 0.1 units and are 55-54 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over has hit in 59 of those games, as opposed to 41 that’ve gone under.
Dodgers vs. Mets Free MLB Tip
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Dodgers, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The under has hit in three of New York’s last seven games.
- The Mets have won five of their last six games SU.
- The Los Angeles defense has coughed up three errors over the last five contests, compared to zero errors for New York over its last five.
- The Dodgers have hit 16 home runs in their last 10 games. The Mets have hit 20 over their last 10.
- The Dodgers have an OPS of .813 this season and an OPS of .813 against right-handed pitchers. The Mets’ OPS sits at .770 overall and .761 against righties.
