{"id":1478,"date":"2024-10-16T12:22:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T10:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=1478"},"modified":"2024-10-16T12:22:22","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T10:22:22","slug":"dodgers-vs-mets-nlcs-game-3-prediction-odds-and-top-picks-for-october-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/dodgers-vs-mets-nlcs-game-3-prediction-odds-and-top-picks-for-october-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers vs. Mets NLCS Game 3: Prediction, Odds, and Top Picks for October 16"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the LA Dodgers face off against the New York Mets in Game 3 of their best-of-7 NLCS on Wednesday, the stage is set for an exciting showdown at Citi Field, with first pitch scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET (FS1).<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playoff Series Overview<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Series Status:<\/strong> Tied 1-1<\/h3><p>The Mets pulled off a significant win in Los Angeles, dominating 7-3 to even the series while covering as a +140 road underdog. Star shortstop Francisco Lindor set the tone early with a solo home run in the first inning, leading to a commanding 6-0 lead by the end of the second, highlighted by a grand slam from third baseman Mark Vientos.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dodgers at Mets Projected Starters<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RHP Walker Buehler vs. RHP Luis Severino<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buehler&rsquo;s Season Stats:<\/strong> (1-6, 5.38 ERA)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last Start:<\/strong> 5 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 0 K (Loss vs. San Diego Padres)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024 Postseason Stats:<\/strong> 0-1, 10.80 ERA, 1.60 WHIP in 5 IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career vs. Mets:<\/strong> 1-1, 5.00 ERA (27 IP, 15 ER)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Severino&rsquo;s Season Stats:<\/strong> (11-7, 3.91 ERA)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Last Start:<\/strong> 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 7 K (No-decision vs. Philadelphia Phillies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024 Postseason Stats:<\/strong> 1-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP in 12 IP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career vs. Dodgers:<\/strong> 0-1, 10.50 ERA (6 IP, 7 ER)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dodgers at Mets Odds<\/h2><p><strong>Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; Updated at 12:27 a.m. ET.<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moneyline (ML):<\/strong> Dodgers -110 | Mets -110<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run Line (RL):<\/strong> Dodgers -1.5 (+155) | Mets +1.5 (-190)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Over\/Under (O\/U):<\/strong> 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to watch Dodgers vs. Mets<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who:<\/strong>&nbsp;Los Angeles Dodgers&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;New York Mets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Wednesday, October 16, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;8:08PM ET\/5:08PM PT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong>&nbsp;Citi Field<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dodgers at Mets Picks and Predictions<\/h2><p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Mets 6, Dodgers 5<\/p><p><strong>Moneyline:<\/strong> Lean Mets (-110)<\/p><p>The Mets have proven themselves at home this postseason, winning both games, and they have a solid playoff record lately at 3-1. However, this prediction leans towards the Mets as the Dodgers have performed better overall this season and recently defeated the Mets in their last three matchups in New York.<\/p><p><strong>Run Line\/Against the Spread:<\/strong> Pass<\/p><p>While the Mets may cover the +1.5 spread (-190), the risk may not justify the bet. It&rsquo;s advisable to focus on the moneyline or total instead, but if comfortable, consider a split wager between the run line and moneyline.<\/p><p><strong>Over\/Under:<\/strong> Bet Over 7.5 (-115)<\/p><p>The Over has hit in the first two games of this series and has a favorable trend with the Mets at 5-1 in their last five postseason games. The Dodgers have also shown a propensity for high-scoring games, going 5-1-1 in their seven playoff contests. Expect the trend of high-scoring matchups to continue as both teams aim for a decisive victory.<\/p><p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/dodgers-vs-mets-nlcs-game-2-prediction-odds-and-top-picks-for-october-14\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Dodgers vs. Mets NLCS Game 2: Prediction, Odds, and Top Picks for October 14<\/a><\/p><p>Image Credit: &copy; Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the series tied 1-1, both teams are vying for an edge. 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