Since 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made the playoffs every season and only once via the wild card. The Dodgers are the most popular team on the baseball betting odds board based on their iconic brand and perpetual success. But the Dodgers, fans, and gamblers are surprised to see the Arizona Diamondbacks on top of the National League West. Certainly, the Dodgers will threaten to overtake the D-Backs. But Los Angeles has not been dominant on the diamond or at the cashier’s cage in 2023.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, July 14, 2023, 7:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Citi Field, Queens, NY |
| TV Coverage: | Apple TV |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Dodgers | -1½ ( +140 ) | 8½ ( -105 ) | -109 |  |
| Mets | +1½ ( -165 ) | 8½ ( -115 ) | -101 | |
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Dodgers at Mets SBG Betting Odds Analysis
Despite their winning record on the diamond, the Dodgers are in the online betting red against the moneyline. Cause by their expensive prices set back bankrolls after the occasional loss. By contrast, Los Angeles shows a solid profit on the run line. The Dodgers are consistently trending over the total in 2023.
Of major concern is that the Mets are deep in the red against the moneyline this season. New York is losing plenty of money on the runline too. New York is trending under the total this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Overview
Overall, the Los Angeles Dodgers are 51-38 straight up and 52-33-4 over/under the total. Los Angeles is 2nd in the National League West Division standings. Los Angeles is one game behind the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League West Division race. Late on, the Dodgers have covered seven out of their last ten games. The Dodgers have gone over the total in eight of their previous ten matchups.
Correlate that left-hander Julio Urias is the probable starter for Los Angeles. Urias is 6-5 with a 4.76 earned run average and 1.18 WHIP. The Dodgers won three of Urias’ previous five starts. Overall, the Dodgers rank 23rd for bullpen earned run average. Closer Evan Phillips is 1-3 with a 2.55 ERA and 12 saves in 14 opportunities. Right fielder Mookie Betts has produced 72 runs, 23 doubles, 26 home runs, 62 runs batted in, and a .965 OPS. And then designated hitter JD Martinez adds 43 runs, 20 doubles, 22 home runs, 62 runs batted in, and a .873 OPS.
New York Mets Team Overview
In sum, the New York Mets are 42-47 straight up and 37-46-6 over/under the total. New York is 4th in the National League East Division standings. In the NL East Division race, New York is 19 games behind the Atlanta Braves. Late on, the Mets have covered six out of their last ten games. The Mets have gone over the total in three of their previous ten matchups.
Right-hander Max Scherzer is the probable starter for the Mets. So far, the right-hander is 8-2 with a 4.03 earned run average and 1.20 WHIP. The Mets won three of Scherzer’s last four starts. Overall, New York ranks 21st for bullpen ERA. Closer David Robertson is 2-2 with a 2.06 ERA and 13 saves in 16 opportunities. First baseman Pete Alonso leads with 50 runs, 26 home runs, 61 runs batted in, and a .813 OPS.
Dodgers at Mets SBG Free Pick
Overall, the Dodgers won 11 of its previous 18 games with the MLB odds against the Mets. Only two of the last seven games between the Mets and Dodgers went over the total.
Dodgers at Mets SBG Best Bet: Los Angeles Dodgers.