by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Friday, Jun 03, 2022
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Saturday, June 4, 2022
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: MLB Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Mets +155, Dodgers -180; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Mets +155, Dodgers -180; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Mets +155, Dodgers -180; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
New York Mets: 35-18 (1st place, NL East)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 34-17 (1st place, NL West)
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New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
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New York Mets: 7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 last 10
New York Mets Analysis
The Mets are coming into this game with a 35-18 record overall and they are 16-10 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 6 of their last 7 games but are coming into this one off of a loss in their last game which snapped a 6 game winning streak that they were on. They just won their 3-game series against the Washington Nationals 3-0 completing the sweep and they are playing the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Saturday. This will be the 3rd game of the series on Saturday with the 2nd game still to be played on Friday. Chris Bassitt is the starting pitcher for them on Friday while David Peterson will be on the mound for them here on Saturday. He is 2-0 with a 3.03 ERA this season. His team won their last 5 straight games this season with him starting. In his last start, he allowed 4 ER, 0 HRs, and 4 BB with 1 K on 6 hits in 4.2 IP against the Washington Nationals. They scored 28 runs in their last series averaging just over 9 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 5 runs against them averaging just under 2 runs allowed per game.
Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis
The Dodgers are coming into this game with a 34-17 record overall and they are 16-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games but are coming into this one off of a win in their last game which snapped a 3 game losing streak that they were on. They just lost their 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates getting swept 3-0 and they are playing the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the Mets on Saturday. This will be the 3rd game of the series on Saturday with the 2nd game still to be played on Friday. Tyler Anderson is the starting pitcher for them on Friday while Walker Buehler will be on the mound for them here on Saturday. He is 6-1 with a 3.22 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him as a starter. In his last start, he allowed 4 earned runs, 2 homers, and 1 BB with 7 strikeouts on 7 hits in 6 innings played against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They scored 12 runs in their last series averaging 4 runs scored per game in that span and they allowed 19 runs against them averaging just over 6 runs allowed per game.
Mets vs Dodgers Prediction
The Dodgers are coming into this game as a big favorite with the current betting odds. They have not been playing well recently but they won the series opener here and they are going to be hungry to bounce back after an embarrassing series against the Pirates in their last. They have Buehler starting in this game and he has been solid going all the way back to last season and has been very consistent for his team in that span. They are going up against a Mets team that has been playing great all season and is one of the best teams in the MLB but their pitching staff is really banged up right now and that will likely come into play here. They have Peterson starting here and he has been good this season but he has not started in many games either and their bullpen is already on the thin side. The best bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game and bounce back from their last series.
Mets Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for FSaturday, June 4, 2022 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 6 Mets 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
New York Mets: 138-137 (-27.7 Units) ML in all games. 59-78 (-26.2 Units) ML in road games. 12-7 UNDER as a road underdog of +150 or more.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 202-101 (+20 Units) ML in all games. 101-42 (+12.3 Units) ML in home games. 23-14 UNDER as a home favorite of -150 to -200.
Key Injuries
New York Mets: T. Jankowski (RF) Late July - Hand. M. Scherzer (SP) Early July - Oblique. J. deGrom (SP) Early July - Shoulder.
Los Angeles Dodgers: M. Muncy (1B) Mid June - Elbow. K. Pillar (CF) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. C. Kershaw (SP) Late June - Pelvis.
Notable Quotes
"We should give credit to ourselves for playing 50-plus, almost 60 games without being shut out. But at the end of the day, you have to tip your cap to them for doing a good job." - Starling Marte after their loss against the Dodgers on Thursday.
"Just a little more nervous honestly going into it knowing they're a good offense." - Tony Gonsolin after their win against the Mets on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
New York Mets
Brandon Nimmo (L) CF
Starling Marte (R) RF
Luis Guillorme (L) SS
Pete Alonso (R) 1B
Jeff McNeil (L) 2B
Mark Canha (R) LF
Eduardo Escobar (S) 3B
J.D. Davis (R) DH
Patrick Mazeika (L) C
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (R) RF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Trea Turner (R) SS
Will Smith (R) C
Edwin Rios (L) DH
Justin Turner (R) 3B
Cody Bellinger (L) CF
Chris Taylor (R) LF
Gavin Lux (L) 2B
Statistical Leaders
New York Mets
Batting Average: Nick Plummer (.444)
Hits: Jeff McNeil (56)
Home Runs: Pete Alonso (13)
RBI: Pete Alonso (47)
Stolen Bases: Starling Marte (7)
Wins: Carlos Carrasco (6)
Saves: Edwin Diaz (11)
ERA: Stephen Nogosek (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Mookie Betts (.310)
Hits: Mookie Betts (61)
Home Runs: Mookie Betts (16)
RBI: Trea Turner (41)
Stolen Bases: Trea Turner (10)
Wins: Walker Buehler (6)
Saves: Craig Kimbrel (11)
ERA: Andrew Heaney (0.00)
Managers:
New York Mets: Buck Showalter (1st season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (7th season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
