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TONIGHT’S MLB PICK
LOS ANGELES DODGERS @ NEW YORK METS
The NLCS shifts to New York for Game 3 with the series tied between the Dodgers (98-64) and Mets (89-73).
After the Dodgers made short of work in game 1 with a 9-0 win, the Mets bounced back with a 7-3 victory in Game 2, taking advantage of an early offensive burst to steal home-field advantage.
Walker Buehler (5.38 ERA) will start for the Dodgers, looking to improve after a rough postseason, while Luis Severino (3.91 ERA) takes the mound for the Mets. First pitch is set for 8:08 EST at Citi Field.
Game 2 displayed the Mets’ offense, as they jumped out to an early 6-0 lead thanks to Francisco Lindor’s leadoff homer and Mark Vientos’ grand slam.
The Dodgers’ pitching staff, which had been on a 33-inning scoreless streak, faltered, allowing the Mets to pounce.
Ohtani, Betts, and the Dodgers’ top hitters went hitless, a trend Los Angeles cannot afford to continue.
Buehler, who has struggled throughout the year with a 1-6 record, will need to find his form to keep the Dodgers in the series. The Mets, meanwhile, are counting on Severino’s postseason experience to shut down the Dodgers’ lineup.
Our Pick
This game will come down to pitching.
The Dodgers leaned on Jack Flaherty to win Game 1, but their bullpen imploded in Game 2, leaving Buehler with the pressure to deliver in Game 3. His 1-6 record and 5.38 ERA suggest he’s not the same reliable pitcher he once was, especially given his struggles against San Diego.
On the other side, Severino has been a stabilizing force for the Mets and brings the experience of 13 postseason starts. With Buehler’s up and down form and Severino’s steady hand, expect New York to take advantage of the pitching mismatch and continue their momentum.
BEST PICK – NY METS ML
SAME GAME PARLAY
- NEW YORK METS ML
- OVER 6.5 TOTAL RUNS
ODDS: +256 ($3.56)
