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New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: June 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM ET

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

Article updated Jun 5, 6:00 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers will conclude their four-game series in the National League on Thursday. The Mets won the first game of the series, with the Dodgers

Game outlook

The New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers will conclude their four-game series in the National League on Thursday. The Mets won the first game of the series, with the Dodgers taking the second game in extra innings. The third game was scheduled for Wednesday. David Peterson will be starting for the Mets with a 2.69 ERA, while Landon Knack will be starting for the Dodgers with a 4.58 ERA. The game is set for 4:10 EST with Los Angeles being the betting favorite.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mets +115 | Dodgers -128

Spread: Mets +1.5 (-171) | Dodgers -1.5 (+150)

Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 56%.

New York Mets

The NL East Title is currently being fought for between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies, with the Mets holding a half-game lead. The Mets recently split two exciting games with the Phillies, with standout performances from Juan Soto and Pete Alonso. Despite a tough loss on Tuesday, Soto has shown potential with 11 home runs and 30 RBIs. Alonso leads the team with 48 RBIs and a .286 batting average. Left fielder Brandon Nimmo also contributed with an RBI on Tuesday. Pitcher David Peterson has a 4-2 record with a 2.69 ERA and has been performing well in his recent starts. The Mets are ranked 13th in offense, #1 in defense, and have a record of 74-88 this season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently hosted both New York teams, winning two out of three games against the Yankees and splitting the first two games against the Mets. They currently hold a narrow one-game lead over the Padres in the NL West and are four games ahead of the Giants. Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers' 35-year-old first baseman, hit the game-winning double in Tuesday's game against the Mets. He is second in the MLB with a .369 batting average. Shohei Ohtani, tied for the league lead in home runs with 23, plays DH for the Dodgers and has 39 RBIs and a .288 batting average. Andy Pages, a 24-year-old outfielder, has been impressive with 11 home runs and 38 RBIs. Landon Knack will make his 7th start of the season, with a 3-2 record and a 4.58 ERA. The Dodgers have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked #2 for offense, averaging 5.77 runs per game. New York went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Los Angeles.

Mets Poised for Victory in Los Angeles with David Peterson on the Mound

The New York Mets are poised to secure a victory in Los Angeles on Thursday with David Peterson on the mound. Peterson displayed his pitching prowess earlier in the season against the Dodgers, allowing only two runs over 7.2 innings in a game that the Mets ultimately won 5-2. With a strong ERA of 2.69, Peterson has consistently held his opponents to minimal earned runs in his last seven starts. In contrast, Los Angeles starter Landon Knack has struggled in recent games, giving up four earned runs to the Diamondbacks and five to the Athletics in losses. Knack also faced the Mets, surrendering three runs in a defeat. The Dodgers rely on home runs, but Peterson has only allowed two in his last fifty-plus innings pitched. Considering these factors, the Mets are favored to emerge victorious. Be sure to bet on the Mets to secure the win.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Mets vs Dodgers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mets vs Dodgers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Mets+113 → +114Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers-127 → -126Moved
  • Spread · New York Mets+1.5 (-173) → +1.5 (-175)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Dodgers-1.5 (+150) → -1.5 (+150)Unchanged
  • Total · Over9.5 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9.5 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

New York Mets
74-88 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Dodgers
100-62 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-06-05T22:00:56.248Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-06-04New York Mets 6 · Los Angeles Dodgers 1
  • 2025-06-03New York Mets 5 · Los Angeles Dodgers 6
  • 2025-06-02New York Mets 4 · Los Angeles Dodgers 3
  • 2025-05-25Los Angeles Dodgers 1 · New York Mets 3
  • 2025-05-24Los Angeles Dodgers 2 · New York Mets 5
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated New York Mets 6-5

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated New York Mets 6-5 on June 5, 2025, a 1-run decision in the series. Los Angeles Dodgers' strongest period was the 8th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Mets +1.5 (-175) spread, New York Mets covered, while the 11 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 9.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -127Win
  • EXCELent Sports PicksTotal · Under 10 (-110)Loss