Dodgers vs. Mets NLCS Game 3 Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 17

Updated Oct. 16, 2024 11:01 p.m. ET

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Game 3 of the NLCS on Thursday will feature the Los Angeles Dodgers traveling to take on the New York Mets. The teams will look to break the 1-1 series deadlock when action begins at 8:08 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1, live from Citi Field. The Mets are +148 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the Dodgers (-176). Los Angeles (-1.5) is favored on the run line. The contest's over/under is set at 5.5 runs.

Take a look at everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Dodgers-Mets game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Dodgers vs. Mets Game Information & Odds

When: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8:08 p.m. ET
Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Run Line	Favorite Run Line Odds	Underdog Run Line Odds
Dodgers	-176	+148	5.5	-184	+148	-1.5	+122	-156

Dodgers vs. Mets Prediction

Score Prediction: Mets 5, Dodgers 4
Total Prediction: Over 5.5 runs
Win Probabilities: Dodgers 52%, Mets 48%

Dodgers vs. Mets Betting Insights

The Dodgers have been favorites in 148 games this season and won 94 (63.5%) of those contests.
Los Angeles has entered 70 games this season favored by -176 or more and is 45-25 in those contests.
The moneyline for this contest implies a 63.8% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
The Mets have been underdogs in 71 games this season and have come away with the win 33 times (46.5%) in those contests.
New York has a win-loss record of 3-5 when favored by +148 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
The Mets have an implied victory probability of 40.3% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

Dodgers Recent Betting Performance

The Dodgers went 6-2 over the eight games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
In their last 10 matchups, the Dodgers and their opponents combined to go over the run total seven times (all 10 games had set totals).
The Dodgers have a 7-3-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Dodgers Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	7-3
Runs Per Game	6.2
HR	16
ERA	3.44
K/9	8.2

Dodgers Player Insights

Shohei Ohtani is the bat to watch in the Dodgers lineup, leading the team in batting average (.310), home runs (54), and RBI (130).
In all of Major League Baseball, Ohtani ranks second in home runs and second in RBI.
Freddie Freeman is batting .282 with 35 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 78 walks.
Freeman ranks 58th in home runs and 28th in RBI among all hitters in baseball.
Mookie Betts is batting .289 with 24 doubles, five triples, 19 home runs and 61 walks.
Teoscar Hernandez has 32 doubles, two triples, 33 home runs and 53 walks while hitting .272.

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Mets Recent Betting Performance

The Mets have played as underdogs in nine of their past 10 games and won five of those contests.
In their last 10 games with a total, the Mets and their opponents have failed to hit the over three times.
The Mets are 7-3-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Mets Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	6-4
Runs Per Game	4.5
HR	10
ERA	3.45
K/9	8.7

Mets Player Insights

The Mets are led in runs batted in by Francisco Lindor with a mark of 91, he also leads the team in hitting, posting an average of .273.
In all of MLB, Lindor ranks 14th in home runs and 25th in RBI.
Pete Alonso's 34 home runs are a team-high total.
Among all MLB batters, Alonso ranks 12th in home runs and 29th in RBI.
Brandon Nimmo is hitting .224 with 25 doubles, three triples, 23 home runs and 77 walks.
Jesse Winker is batting .253 with 23 doubles, 14 home runs and 63 walks.