| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Dodgers | New York Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 67-38 | 43-62 |
| Spread | -1.5 100 | +1.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | -163 | +135 |
| Total | Over 9 (-121) | Under 9 (101) |
| Where | Citi Field, Queens, New York | |
| When | Sunday, July 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Sunday’s contest with a 67–38 overall record (1st in the National League West) and a 36–19 mark on the road. The Dodgers offense has been outstanding competitive to this point in the season. Los Angeles has compiled 543 runs scored (3rd in MLB), 176 doubles, 136 home runs (5th in MLB) and a .260 team batting average which ranks a rather impressive second in Major League Baseball.The Dodgers arrive at today’s game in above average form. Los Angeles has won six of the team’s last eight games played this season, including a 9–5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this week.
Los Angeles will turn to right hander Emmet Sheehan in this contest. In eighteen starts made this season, Sheehan has compiled a 4–7 win‑loss record, a 5.13 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP and 99 strikeouts, while allowing 84 hits and 27 walks in 87.2 innings pitched. Emmet Sheehan has been inconsistent recently, allowing six or more earned runs in two of his last five starts made in 2026. Sheehan will look to stabilize his recent subpar performances on the mound in this afternoon’s matchup with the New York Mets.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup features outfielder Andy Pages and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani. Pages enters this contest with a .266 batting average, 17 home runs, 69 RBIs (9th in MLB) and a .792 OPS. Shohei Ohtani has tallied a .283 batting average (20th in MLB, 22 home runs, 6 stolen bases, 61 RBIs and a .910 OPS which ranks eighth in Major League Baseball.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets enter Sunday’s matchup with a 43–62 overall record (5th in the National League East) and a 21–30 mark at home. New York has played below average baseball recently, losing four of the team’s last five games, including an 8–3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers five days ago.New York will start right hander Freddy Peralta in this contest. In 21 starts made in 2026, Peralta has compiled a 5–9 record, a 5.01 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP, and 110 strikeouts, while allowing 114 hits and 48 walks in 109.2 innings pitched. Peralta arrives at this game in poor form, allowing five or more earned runs in two of his last four starts made this season.
The New York Mets lineup features Juan Soto and Carson Benge. Juan Soto enters this contest with a .283 batting average, 21 home runs (19th in MLB), 52 RBIs and a .947 OPS which ranks seventh in Major League Baseball. Carson Benge has compiled a .260 batting average and 11 home runs.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win.
• Offensive upside. Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani continue to anchor the Dodgers lineup.• Current form. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won six of the team’s last eight games.
Why the New York Mets will win.
• Home field edge. New York has played competitive baseball at Citi Field this season.• Enhanced motivation. The New York Mets have lost four of the team’s last five games.