Dodgers vs Mets Game 6 NLCS : predictions, odds and top picks

Playoff Series Overview

Series Status: Dodgers leads 3-2

With a World Series spot on the line, the Los Angeles Dodgers will New York Mets on Sunday, October 20. The hosts had a chance to secure the World Series spot with a win in Game 5 but their struggling bullpen work gave Mets a convincing 12-5 win. However, despite the heavy defeat, the Dodgers are deemed favorites to take Game 6 in front of the home crowd.

Mets at Dodgers Projected Starters

Mets – LHP Sean Manaea

• Manaea’s Season Stats: (12-6, 3.47 ERA)
  • Last Start: 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K (Win vs. Dodgers)
  • 2024 Postseason Stats: 2-0, 2.65 ERA, 1.00 WHIP in 17.0 IP

Dodgers – The Dodgers have not announced their starter yet for Game 6, which indicates that they will go bullpen. It will be their third bullpen game of the postseason.

Mets at Dodgers Odds

Provided by ESPN Bet

• Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -150 | Mets +125
• Run Line (RL): Dodgers -1.5 (+140) | Mets +1.5 (-165)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

How to watch Dodgers vs. Mets Game 6

• Game: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets
• Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
• Time: 8:09 PM ET
• Venue: Dodgers Stadium

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Mets at Dodgers Picks and Predictions

The Dodgers’ defense which has been ruthless throughout the series, didn’t turn up for Game 6. Opening game’s hero Jack Flaherty flopped in Game 5.

Pete Alonso hit a three-run homer in the first and the Mets beat up Flaherty was hit for a three-run homer in the first, and gave away five runs in the third inning as the Mets forced Game 6.

The Dodgers are most likely to go for a bullpen in the crucial game which has been a successful strategy for them in this postseason.

Evan Phillips and Blake Treinen played their part to perfection against the Mets in Game 4 and the Dodgers would be hoping to see a similar contribution in Game 6.

Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani will have the responsibility to lead the offensive charge against Manaea.

The Mets have responded strongly under pressure in this series with solid performances from players like Francisco Lindor, Mark Vientos, and Pete Alonso.

They have shown that they can never be counted out and with the winning momentum of their side, the Mets will be eyeing to write another incredible underdog story.

Betting Considerations:

Dodgers Run Line (-1.5): The Dodgers need to win by 2 runs or more to cover this spread.

Mets +1.5 Run Line: Sean Manaea started in Game 2 after Mets’ embarrassing defeat in the opener and delivered a critical road win. If you think Manaean can replicate the same performance, the Mets could win. The plus run line offers some insurance if the game stays tight.

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