The New York Mets host the Los Angeles Dodgers to open a 3-game MLB series. Both teams are performing strongly in their respective divisions with the Dodgers leading the NL West at 31-19 and the Mets second in the NL East at 30-20. This matchup is highly competitive given their close records and recent form, setting up an exciting contest at Citi Field.
Key Factors to Consider
The Dodgers have a strong overall performance this season with a 31-19 record, showcasing effective pitching and hitting. The Mets are close behind at 30-20, also displaying strong offensive capabilities and solid starting pitching. Both teams have been consistent, but the Dodgers slightly edge in recent momentum.
Recent encounters indicate a balanced rivalry. Historically, the Dodgers and Mets games are tight, with no clear dominance. Current season matchups suggest competitive games with narrow margins, emphasizing the importance of in-game tactics and pitching matchups.
No significant injury reports affecting key players from either team have been noted for this game, implying both teams will likely field near full strength rosters.
Playing at Citi Field provides the Mets with a home advantage. Weather conditions are typical for late May in New York and should not adversely affect gameplay. Travel fatigue may slightly impact the Dodgers, but their experienced roster can manage it well.
Both teams are motivated to secure wins as they push for playoff positioning. The Mets aim to capitalize on home advantage and close the gap in the standings, while the Dodgers look to maintain their lead in the NL West and assert dominance in the series opener.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers: -116, New York Mets: -102
Los Angeles Dodgers
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (130), New York Mets: +1.5 (-156)
Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over/under
Over 8.5: -120, Under 8.5: -102
Over 8.5 runs
★★★☆☆ 55%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers -3%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 3%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 3.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the slightly better recent performance and pitching depth of the Dodgers, coupled with competitive but slightly less dominant Mets performance, the prediction leans towards a Dodgers win albeit closely contested.
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a National League matchup at Chase Field. Both teams have shown fluctuating form in the early part of the 2025 MLB season, with the Dodgers generally favored given their stronger pitching and overall roster depth. The recent head-to-head results indicate competitive games, but the Dodgers tend to perform better on the road against Arizona.
Key Factors to Consider
The Dodgers have a solid pitching rotation and have maintained a consistent offensive output, while the Diamondbacks have been more inconsistent, particularly in pitching. Dodgers showed resilience in recent matches with better run prevention and clutch hitting. Arizona’s offense can be effective but often struggles against high-quality pitching.
Recent matches between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks have been competitive; the Dodgers won 2 of the last 3 meetings with scores including a high-scoring 14-11 game favoring the Dodgers and a 3-0 win favoring Arizona. This suggests a somewhat balanced rivalry but with Dodgers having a slight edge overall.
No major injuries reported for either team impacting starting lineup or pitching rotation significantly at this time.
Playing at Chase Field, the Diamondbacks have home advantage, but the dome stadium neutralizes weather factors such as wind or rain that could influence gameplay. Both teams have had similar travel schedules leading into this game, minimizing fatigue factors.
Dodgers are motivated to maintain their winning momentum and establish dominance in the division; Diamondbacks aim to capitalize on home advantage and recent positive performances to close the gap in standings.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Arizona Diamondbacks: 118, Los Angeles Dodgers: -138
Los Angeles Dodgers
★★★★☆ 73%
Spread
Arizona Diamondbacks: 1.5 -166, Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 138
Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over 9: -110, Under 9: -110
Under 9 runs
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Arizona Diamondbacks 0%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 9 1%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 9 at 1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 1.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Los Angeles Dodgers are predicted to win this game narrowly due to deeper pitching and consistent offense, with a moderately high confidence given the competitive recent history and current odds.
Predicted Score: Los Angeles Dodgers 5 – 3 Arizona Diamondbacks
This matchup features two Los Angeles teams, the Dodgers and the Angels, with the Dodgers favored to win based on their home advantage and recent performance.
Key Factors to Consider
The Dodgers have been consistent in their home games, while the Angels have struggled on the road. The Dodgers' strong lineup and pitching could give them an edge.
Historically, the Dodgers have a slight advantage in head-to-head matchups against the Angels.
Current injury reports are not detailed, but any significant injuries could affect team performance.
Weather conditions and crowd support could influence the game, but typically, the Dodgers have a strong home crowd advantage.
Both teams are motivated, but the Dodgers might have more pressure to perform well at home.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Los Angeles Angels: 198, Los Angeles Dodgers: -240
Los Angeles Dodgers
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Los Angeles Angels: 1.5 104, Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 -125
Los Angeles Dodgers
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over: 9 -110, Under: 9 -110
Over
★★★☆☆ 55%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers 1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 9 -1%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers at 1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 2.8% (Kelly Criterion)
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Oakland Athletics in a regular season MLB matchup at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have been performing strongly at home, with star players like Shohei Ohtani making significant contributions in recent games, including a leadoff home run in this series. The Athletics are coming off a game where they led early but ultimately lost to a late Dodgers surge.
Key Factors to Consider
Dodgers have shown offensive depth and clutch hitting in recent games, with key players like Ohtani and Hyeseong Kim contributing important runs. The Athletics have struggled to close out games against stronger opponents and have a less potent lineup.
Recent head-to-head matchups favor the Dodgers, who have demonstrated the ability to rally and win late against the Athletics.
No major injury updates are available at the moment for either team, but usual MLB injury volatility applies.
The game is played at Dodger Stadium, which generally favors pitchers but can also see runs in warm evening conditions typical of May in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers are motivated to maintain their position at the top of the standings, while the Athletics are playing the role of underdogs with less pressure.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers -196, Oakland Athletics 164
Dodgers win
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Dodgers -1.5 (100), Athletics +1.5 (-120)
Dodgers cover
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over 9.5 (100), Under 9.5 (-122)
Under
★★★☆☆ 55%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers 74%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 9.5 -4%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers at 74% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 45.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to win this matchup, building on their recent strong offensive performance and home advantage. Expect a close start with the Dodgers likely pulling away late, especially if their bullpen holds up and key hitters come through in the later innings.
Predicted Score: Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Oakland Athletics 3
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks narrowly won the previous game 3-0, with Corbin Burnes delivering a strong pitching performance of 7 innings, 5 hits allowed, no earned runs, and 5 strikeouts. Dodgers' starter Dustin May pitched 6.2 innings giving up 2 earned runs. Both teams show solid pitching, but Arizona currently has the momentum.
Key Factors to Consider
Arizona Diamondbacks have demonstrated strong pitching with Burnes leading the last game to a shutout. Offensively, Eugenio Suárez contributed a home run and RBI. The Dodgers struggled to score and managed just 5 hits against the Diamondbacks' pitching staff. The Dodgers will need better offensive production to challenge the Diamondbacks.
Recent head-to-head shows a close contest, with the Diamondbacks taking the last game 3-0. The teams are fairly evenly matched, but Arizona's pitching edge in the last matchup could influence this game as well.
No explicit injury reports found in the provided data for either team prior to the game.
The game is at Chase Field, a neutral home stadium for Arizona with typical weather conditions reported without extremes, which should not heavily influence gameplay.
Diamondbacks will aim to maintain their winning streak against the Dodgers and capitalize on recent pitching success. The Dodgers, coming off a shutout loss, will be motivated to recover and avoid consecutive losses.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Arizona Diamondbacks: -107, Los Angeles Dodgers: -103
Arizona Diamondbacks to win
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5: 177, Los Angeles Dodgers +1.5: -205
Los Angeles Dodgers +1.5 (cover the spread)
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over/under
Over 9.5: 100, Under 9.5: -120
Under 9.5 runs
★★★★☆ 70%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Arizona Diamondbacks -1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 9.5 10%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 9.5 at 10% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 12% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Arizona Diamondbacks are favored to win due to superior pitching performance and recent success against the Dodgers, with expected low scoring from both sides.