Dodgers vs. Mets Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for NLCS Game 5
The New York Mets will try to stave off elimination on Friday evening when they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. After falling behind 3-1, can David Peterson and the Mets save their season in Game 5? Matt McCuen is back with his prediction for Dodgers vs. Mets in the NLCS.
Matt McCuen - October 18, 2024, 12:23 PM EDT
5 minDodgers vs. Mets Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for NLCS Game 5
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets will clash from Queens, New York, on Friday afternoon for Game 5 of the NLCS.
The Dodgers roll into this contest with a commanding 3-1 series lead. LA picked up a blowout win in Game 1 over the Mets. New York answered back with an all-important road win in Game 2 of the series.
After Game 2, the momentum of this series shifted to New York. The Mets had an opportunity to run the table at home and punch their ticket to the World Series.
Instead, the Dodgers rolled to an 8-0 Game 3 win to take a 2-1 series lead. Last night, the Dodgers dominated once again.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets Date, Time, and Latest Odds
- Date: October 18, 2024
- Time: 5:08 pm ET
- Where To Watch: Fox Sports 1
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets NLCS Game 5 Odds
The New York Mets are fighting to stay alive, and come into this matchup as +115 underdogs. This line has dropped a bit from the +120 opener, but the majority of the bets are still flowing on the Dodgers as the public believes LA will close it out tonight. The Mets will have to find some offense tonight, because even though all four games have gone over the 7.5 total, it has been the Dodgers carrying the load.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets NLCS Game 5 Prediction
Shohei Ohtani set the tone, launching a 422-foot home run in the game's first at-bat. Mark Vientos answered back with a solo shot of his own in the bottom of the first inning.
The Dodgers plated a pair of runs in the third inning as Tommy Edman and Kike Hernandez delivered a pair of RBis with two outs. The Mets answered back with a run in the bottom of the inning, but after that, it was all Dodgers. LA scored seven consecutive runs on their way to a 10-2 victory.
Mookie Bets was the star of the night with four hits and four runs batted in. Tommy Edman added a pair of hits and three RBIs.
Francisco Lindor, Mark Vientos, and Brandon Nimmo combined for six of the Mets' 10 hits, as the bottom of their order struggled throughout the night. Tonight is a must-win game for New York to keep their season alive.
The Mets will hand the ball to southpaw David Peterson. Peterson is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA in the playoffs.
Jack Flaherty will toe the rubber for the Dodgers. The veteran is 1-1 with a 2.92 postseason ERA.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets NLCS Game 4 Pick
- Pick: New York Mets ML +115 Click here for the latest Dodgers vs. Mets odds
The Mets will keep their season alive tonight.
Peterson has thrown the ball extremely well in the postseason, and will be sharp at home tonight.
The southpaw has allowed just two runs over his last 15.2 innings.
The Mets have shown they fight all season long, and will not get swept at home tonight.
