Predictions and Player Stat Projections for Dodgers vs Mets on Sunday Night Baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets squared off in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday Night Baseball on May 25th at Citi Field. The contest saw the Mets emerging victorious in the previous game, yet they struggled in their recent form, with a record of 3-6 in their last nine outings.
Both teams are among the top favorites for the World Series, and this showdown promises to be an exciting one. The Dodgers travel to New York with a record of 32-20, including a 13-12 away record, and an Over/Under record of 28-22. The Mets are equally impressive at home with a 18-6 record, although their Over/Under record is considerably poorer at 18-33 -1.
On the mound, the home advantage appears to favor the Mets, with Kodai Senga boasting an impressive 1.43 ERA, facing off against the Dodgers' Landon Knack, who has a comparatively higher 6.17 ERA. However, despite this difference in statistics, the contest seems evenly matched according to Sunday's MLB odds, with the Dodgers slightly favored as -105 underdogs, and the Mets listed as a -115 home favorite.
Dodgers vs Mets Player Props for Sunday Night Baseball
Of the potential home runs, the shortest odds for a long ball tonight fall on Shohei Ohtani (+205), Pete Alonso (+220), and Francisco Lindor (+270). Ohtani, with his 17 homers, shares the lead with Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber in the MLB. Alonso has hit a slump, with his last home run happening on May 5th, going 16 games without a home run.
Dodgers vs Mets Pick #1: Mookie Betts Over 0.5 Hits
In the first of our picks, we're backing Mookie Betts (+259 average, 8 HR, 30 RBI) to record at least one hit. Betts has had success against Senga, with four hits, including a home run and a double, in five plate appearances. Although Senga has posted an exceptional 1.43 ERA in the 2023 season, his xERA is 3.18 and xFIP is 4.13, indicating a potential rebound.
LAD vs NYM Player Prop Pick #2: Alonso Under 0.5 Home Runs
Our second pick sees Pete Alonso's current homerless streak reaching 17 games. Alonso is only 1-for-1 against Knack with a single, and despite Knack's elevated ERA, the Dodgers starter is due for some positive regression. While Alonso's slump has been long, his lack of power is more concerning. Over the course of his six-year career, Alonso has averaged 42.4 home runs per 162 games, a statistic that suggests a period of regression is overdue. However, bettors can find odds of -270 (bet365) on Alonso failing to homer again in this game, representing the longest drought since 2019.
- Regarding the MLB matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets, the odds for Sunday's game suggest a close contest, with Dodgers being slightly favored (-105) and the Mets listed as a home favorite (-115).
- From the Dodgers vs Mets Player Props for Sunday Night Baseball, it is noted that the shortest odds for a home run tonight fall on Shohei Ohtani (+205), Pete Alonso (+220), and Francisco Lindor (+270). However, in the context of Alonso's recent slump, bettors can find odds of -270 on Alonso failing to homer again in this game.
- In support of his strong performance against Senga, Mookie Betts (+259 average, 8 HR, 30 RBI) is predicted to record at least one hit in the upcoming game, an outcome that aligns with our first pick for the Dodgers vs Mets contests.
