Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets: Game 1 Odds, Picks & Predictions
Dodgers Aim for Series Lead in Game 1
The Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the top teams in Major League Baseball, face off against the New York Mets in the opening game of their doubleheader on Tuesday. The Dodgers enter the game with a 33-22 record, while the Mets are 22-30.
Dodgers Favored in Matchup
According to sportsbooks, the Dodgers are heavy favorites in Game 1. Los Angeles has won four of their last five games and is 16-12 on the road this season.
The Mets, meanwhile, have lost six of their last seven games and are 11-19 at home. New York will need to play a perfect game if they want to pull off the upset.
Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for Game 1 is as follows:
- Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (6-3, 2.34 ERA)
- Mets: Taijuan Walker (3-2, 3.23 ERA)
Kershaw is one of the best pitchers in baseball and should be heavily favored in this matchup. However, Walker has been solid this season and will give the Mets a chance to win.
Dodgers Expected to Win
The Dodgers are the clear favorites in Game 1 and should be expected to win. Los Angeles has a better team on paper and is playing better baseball at the moment.
However, the Mets have been known to play spoiler in recent years and could certainly pull off an upset.
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