New York Mets (30-21) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (32-19)
May 24, 2025 at 07:15 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Mets -115 / Los Angeles Dodgers -105 — Over/Under: 8.5
In this article we will formulate a Dodgers vs Mets prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, May 24th at Citi Field in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 32-19 this year after they won game one by a score of 7-5 on Friday night. Los Angeles blew a 5-2 lead in the ninth inning, but they held New York scoreless in extra innings for the win. The Dodgers recorded 10 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Hernandez, who went 2-5 with three RBIs in the win. Los Angeles started Kershaw, who pitched two innings before the rain delay, while Garcia got the win in relief.
Prior to this series, the Dodgers won two out of three against the Diamondbacks, but got swept by the Angels before that. Los Angeles has won three games in a row and they are currently first in the NL West standings. The Los Angeles pitching staff has a 4.12 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 291 runs with a .266 batting average and a .343 on base percentage this season. Shohei Ohtani has led LA with 17 home runs and 31 RBI’s, while Freddie Freeman has added nine home runs and 34 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Tony Gonsolin, who is 2-0 with a 4.05 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 20.0 innings pitched this year.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 30-21 this season after they lost game one in this series in extra innings on Friday. New York battled back in the ninth inning to tie the game, but they blew three chances to win in extra innings, before picking up the loss. The Mets recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by McNeil, who went 1-5 with two RBIs in the loss. New York started Canning, who went 2.2 innings before the rain delay, while Brazoban got the loss.
Prior to this series, the Mets lost two out of three against the Red Sox and two out of three against the Yankees. New York has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently second in the NL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 2.86 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .228 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 223 runs with a .244 batting average and a .327 on base percentage this season. Pete Alonso has led New York with nine home runs and 38 RBIs, while Francisco Lindor has added 10 home runs and 29 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is David Peterson, who is 2-2 with a 2.86 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 50.1 innings pitched this season.
Dodgers vs Mets Prediction
Los Angeles was able to pick up the win in extra innings on Friday night, but New York blew several great chances to get the win. The Mets are 17-6 at home this year, while the Dodgers are 13-11 on the road. New York has really struggled over the last two weeks and they keep finding ways to lose. On the other side, the Dodgers have won three games in a row and they are starting to pick up some momentum. LA is going with Gonsolin, who has pitched decently well in his four starts. New York is starting Peterson, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight starts. I don’t love the idea of taking the Mets after watching them struggle on Friday, but Peterson has been fantastic on the mound. Take New York here.