by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jun 03, 2025
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: MLB Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Mets +124, Dodgers -148; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Mets +125, Dodgers -150; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Mets +125, Dodgers -150; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Season Record
New York Mets: 38-22 (1st place, NL East)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 36-24 (1st place, NL West)
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New York Mets: 8-2 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 5-5 last 10
New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Mets are entering this series off a win and completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 38-22 record overall and have a road record of 14-15. This is the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Wednesday with the 2nd game still to be played on Tuesday. The Mets won the series opener of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 5th in the MLB with a .741 OPS. Tylor Megill is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Griffin Canning is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 5-2 with a 3.23 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 ER, 0 HR, and 4 BB with 3 Ks on 4 hits through 3 IP against the Chicago White Sox.
The Dodgers are entering this series off a loss and won their 3-game series against the New York Yankees 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 36-24 record overall and have a home record of 21-10. This is the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the Mets on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. The Dodgers lost the 1st game of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .813 OPS. Clayton Kershaw is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Tony Gonsolin is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 3-1 with a 5.23 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 5 earned runs, 4 homers, and 3 BB with 4 strikeouts on 6 hits through 6 innings played against the New York Yankees.
Mets vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Mets listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Mets have looked really good in their games this season with their 38-22 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL East with one of the best records in the entire MLB. They haven't been a great road team though with their 14-15 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked really good in their games this season with their 36-24 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in the entire MLB too. They have looked a lot better in their own ballpark too with their 21-10 home record this year. The Mets have been the hotter team coming into this series though, going 8-2 in their last 10 games while the Dodgers are only 5-5. The Mets also won the 1st game of this series already and they have the better pitching matchup in this one too. Canning is on the mound for the Mets in this one and he has looked good this year. He is 5-2 with a 3.23 ERA and even though he gave up 3 earned runs in his last start, he hasn't been giving up many runs in his starts all season. The team has lost 2 games in a row with him starting, but they are due to bounce back with him on the mound as he will be looking to bounce back too from that last start. Gonsolin is on the mound for the Dodgers and he hasn't looked great this year. He is 3-1 with a 5.23 ERA and he gave up 5 earned runs in his last start, something that has been a common theme for him lately. The Dodgers have also struggled in his starts lately, losing 2 of the last 3 games he started in, so this is a game that the red hot Mets can take advantage of. The best way to place a bet here is on the Mets to win this game.
Mets Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, June 4, 2025 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Mets 8 Dodgers 4.
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MLB Betting Trends
New York Mets: 93-106 (-15 units) on the moneyline in road games. 59-88 (-13.4 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 or higher. 52-58 (-5.8 units) on the moneyline vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game. 8-2 OVER vs. an NL team with an on base percentage of .340 or better.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 131-71 (+3.6 units) on the moneyline in home games. 46-18 (+23.1 units) on the moneyline at home with a money line of -100 to -150. 172-105 (+14.5 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 28-15 OVER vs. NL teams allowing 4.0 or less runs/game on the season.
Key Injuries
New York Mets: J. Winker (LF) Ten Day IL - Side. D. Young (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Minter (RP) Sixty Day IL - Lat. F. Montas Jr. (SP) Sixty Day IL - Lat. B. Raley (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. S. Manaea (SP) Sixty Day IL - Oblique. J. Siri (CF) Ten Day IL - Shin. C. Scott (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. N. Madrigal (3B) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. D. Smith (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Los Angeles Dodgers: L. Garcia (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Adductor. T. Glasnow (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. M. Betts (SS) Day To Day - Toe. E. Phillips (RP) Sixty Day IL - forearm. K. Yates (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Hamstring. B. Snell (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. R. Sasaki (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. B. Treinen (RP) Sixty Day IL - Forearm. M. Kopech (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Henriquez (SP) Sixty Day IL - Foot. K. Hurt (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Sheehan (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. M. Grove (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. R. Ryan (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“There was a lot of uncertainty about how I was going to come back from it or if I was ever going to come back from it. So I think just being able to step foot on a big league mound again and enjoy the energy and enjoy the game, playing the best -- like, there’s nothing better than that.” - Paul Blackburn after their win against the LA Dodgers in their game on Monday.
"I think with Tanner, it's just missed location. I just think it's just sort of missing in the big part of the plate or the wrong part of the plate, given a particular hitter. My eyes, and talking to our pitching guys, the stuff's good. It's just the command just isn't where it needs to be right now." - Dave Roberts after his team’s loss against the Mets in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
New York Mets
Francisco Lindor (S) SS
Brandon Nimmo (L) LF
Juan Soto (L) RF
Pete Alonso (R) 1B
Jared Young (L) DH
Brett Baty (L) 3B
Tyrone Taylor (R) CF
Jeff McNeil (L) 2B
Francisco Alvarez (R) C
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Teoscar Hernández (R) RF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Andy Pages (R) CF
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Michael Conforto (L) LF
Tommy Edman (S) 2B
Dalton Rushing (L) C
Hyeseong Kim (L) SS
Statistical Leaders
New York Mets
Batting Average: Francisco Lindor (.285)
Hits: Francisco Lindor (68)
Home Runs: Francisco Lindor (14)
RBI: Pete Alonso (46)
Stolen Bases: Luisangel Acuña (11)
Wins: Clay Holmes (6)
Saves: Edwin Díaz (13)
ERA: José Castillo (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Hyeseong Kim (.420)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (68)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (23)
RBI: Teoscar Hernández (42)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (11)
Wins: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6)
Saves: Tanner Scott (10)
ERA: Evan Phillips (0.00)
Managers:
New York Mets: Carlos Mendoza (2nd season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (10th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
