Dodgers vs Mets Odds – Mets not healthy
People betting on the Dodgers vs Mets odds for their mid-week series shouldn’t expect the National League Pennant matchup everyone was hoping for in the preseason. Online betting handicappers know that the Mets haven’t held up their end of the bargain. With Carlos Beltran and Jose Reyes out until at least the All Star Break, and Carlos Delgado out until August, the Mets have lost eight of their last 10 and are sinking in the NL East.
Dodgers vs Mets odds: Dodgers only 50+ win team in baseball
- Dodgers have won two of three since the return of Manny Ramirez
- Dodgers swept three-games series with Mets from May 18th – May 20th
- Dodgers won’t have to face Mets ace Johan Santana in this series
Tuesday, July 7, 7:10 p.m. ET
Clayton Kershaw (5-5, 3.49 ERA) vs Mike Pelfrey (6-3, 4.26)
MLB betting fans should see a good pitching matchup on Tuesday as the Dodgers send out their young stud Clayton Kershaw to face Mets veteran Mike Pelfrey. As bad as the Mets are slumping, they should have an edge on Tuesday. Kershaw has an ERA of 5.54 on the road (versus 1.84 at home) while Pelfrey has an ERA of 3.91 at home (versus 4.69 on the road).
Pelfrey’s ERA is inflated but his winning record is indicative of the fact that the Mets support him with runs when he gets on the mound. In his last two starts, that hasn’t been the case as the Mets have provided just two runs. Dodgers vs Mets odds handicappers might be inclined to take a shot with the Mets as Tuesday should be their best chance to win in this series.
MLB betting edge: Mets
Wednesday, July 7, 7:10 p.m. ET
Hiroki Kuroda (3-4, 3.91 ERA) vs Oliver Perez (1-2, 9.97)
The sportsbook odds makers should have the Dodgers favored on Wednesday as Oliver Perez makes his return to the Majors. The Mets will be at home, so the Dodgers vs Mets odds shouldn’t be too one-sided.
Perez is getting the call out of necessity more than out of good performance, which isn’t a great sign. He was previously sent down because his cumulative ERA this year is 9.97. In his most recent rehab start, he allowed three earned runs in five innings, which isn’t exactly inspiring. On the other hand, Dodgers vs Mets odds makers know that Hiroki Kuroda is steady-eddy, and he’s a veteran who’ll give up a few runs per start but is typically reliable. The team has won two of his last three starts.
MLB betting edge: Dodgers
Thursday, July 7, 7:10 p.m. ET
Randy Wolf (3-3, 3.49 ERA) vs Livan Hernandez (5-4, 4.56)
Dodgers vs Mets betting handicappers might not realize this, but Randy Wolf has pitched better on the road than at home this season. Wolf is 3-2 with a 2.91 ERA on the road and just 0-1 with a 4.04 ERA at home. He’ll square off with Livan Hernandez, who is off his worst start of the season. Hernandez allowed seven earned runs and 10 hits in just three innings of work on Friday. He also allowed four walks, which means he put 11 base runs on the paths in just three innings of work, which is an ominous sign.
MLB betting edge: Dodgers
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Before his arm flamed out, Dale “Skip” Lalonde was famous for his high-90s heat and power at the plate. He retired young but never turned his back on baseball, earning the nickname “Skip” for his high-school coaching prowess. A true student of the game, he loves crunching the numbers when he handicaps baseball.
