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Mets vs Dodgers Picks, Predictions & Props to Target Tonight

Chris Wright

By Chris Wright in MLB Baseball

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto goes against the Mets tonight.
Apr 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) on the mound in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
  • The Dodgers (12-4) are heavy home favorites vs the Mets, who have lost 6 straight
  • The pitching duel between Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2.50 ERA) and Mets’ Nolan McLean (2.70 ERA) points toward a low-scoring game.
  • Top betting picks include the Dodgers Moneyline (-207) and Under 7.5 Total Runs, backed by sharp money and strong starting pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers (12-4) host the struggling New York Mets (7-10) at Dodger Stadium tonight. The Dodgers blanked the Mets 4-0 on Monday behind 8 shutout innings from Justin Wrobleski.

Tonight, Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-1, 2.50) goes against Nolan McLean (1-1, 2.70), who will try to end the Mets’ 6-game losing streak. McLean has never faced the Dodgers, and Yamamoto has only faced the Mets once. First pitch is set for 10:40 pm, ET. MLB.TV, which is included in every Fubo TV subscription, will provide coverage.

Will the Mets bounce back as plucky underdogs, or will the home favorites control the diamond and cover the spread once again? We break down the pitching profiles, offensive dynamics, and betting angles to help you build a winning ticket for Mets at Dodgers.

Mets vs Dodgers Odds

The graphic above shows the best available odds on Tuesday, April 14 and is subject to change.

The Dodgers enter this contest as overwhelming home favorites, currently listed at -207 on the moneyline. With the Mets sitting as +171 road underdogs, oddsmakers clearly respect the home team’s early-season dominance and offensive firepower. The -207 moneyline carries an implied win probability of roughly 67.4%, but calculating the vig-free true probability gives the Dodgers a 64.6% mathematical edge to win outright, compared to the Mets’ true probability of 35.4%.

When betting markets originally opened, the Dodgers were listed as slightly shorter -200 moneyline favorites, while their -1.5 runline offered a more lucrative +112 payout. However, heavy public action has steadily driven the prices in their favor, forcing sportsbooks to adjust the moneyline to -207 and shorten the runline odds down to +104.

The total opened at 7.5 runs with the Over heavily juiced at -115 and the Under sitting at -105. The market has experienced notable reverse line movement since the opener. The juice on the Over has faded to -109, while the Under has moved to -110, suggesting respected bettors are backing a pitchers’ duel.

Nolan McLean vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto 2026 Stats

StatisticMcLean (NYM)Yamamoto (LAD)
W-L Record1-12-1
ERA2.702.50
xFIP3.113.94
WHIP0.840.89
K/910.807.00
K%31.3%20.9%
BB/93.241.00
Opp. BA.140.219

Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs Mets

GW-LIPHERHRBBKERAWHIP
10-06.0731194.501.333

Mets Hitters vs Yamamoto

PlayerPAABHHRRBIKBBBAOBPSLGOPS
Francisco Lindor3300010.000.000.000.000
Tommy Pham3300010.000.000.000.000
Marcus Semien3310010.333.333.333.667
Francisco Alvarez1100000.000.000.000.000
MJ Melendez11100001.0001.0001.0002.000

Dodgers vs. Mets Home/Road Stats

StatisticDodgers (Home)Mets (Road)
Overall Record (Rank)12-4 [1st]7-10 [24th]
Runs Scored Per Game4.303.88
Batting Average (AVG).260.237
On-Base + Slugging (OPS).789.668
Home Runs Per Game1.500.75
Stolen Bases Per Game0.400.75
Average Exit Velocity91.1 mph89.5 mph
Team ERA3.403.64
Team WHIP1.131.26

Mets vs Dodgers Picks, Predictions & Best Bets

Pick #1: Dodgers Moneyline (-200 at BetMGM)

Despite the pitching parity, the offensive discrepancy is impossible to ignore. The Dodgers are thriving with a 75.0% win rate overall this season, backed by a lineup that hits .260 collectively with a dominant .789 OPS at home. Conversely, the Mets hover around a 41.1% win rate, dragged down by a sluggish .237 road batting average and a .668 OPS. Situational trends also heavily favor the home side; the Dodgers are a reliable 9-4 (69.2%) when taking the field as the betting favorite this season. Because the Dodgers’ bats are vastly superior at manufacturing runs, especially considering Juan Soto remains out of the Mets lineup, backing their moneyline is the smartest baseline prediction.

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Pick #2: Under 7.5 Runs (-108 at FanDuel)

When evaluating this matchup, the starting pitching dynamic instantly points toward a low-scoring affair, making the Under an extremely attractive play. The Dodgers are sending Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound, who has been sensational with a 2.50 ERA, a 0.89 WHIP, and a stifling .219 opponent batting average across 54 innings. On the other side, the Mets counter with Nolan McLean, whose numbers are equally electric. McLean sports a 2.70 ERA, an elite 0.84 WHIP, and is holding opposing hitters to a microscopic .140 batting average while striking out 10.80 batters per nine innings.

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Mets vs Dodgers Top Props

Player Prop 1: Nolan McLean Over 5.5 Pitcher Strikeouts (-129 at DraftKings). McLean’s 10.80 K/9 rate highlights his premium swing-and-miss stuff. Even against a disciplined batting order, reaching six strikeouts provides solid value.

Player Prop 2: Shohei Ohtani Over 1.5 Total Bases (-101 at DraftKings). Ohtani averages a hit per game with a robust .944 OPS and 5 home runs on the season.

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  • Handling Expectations: The Dodgers are 9-4 as the betting favorite.
  • Recent Form: The Dodgers are 8-2 over their last 10 games.
  • Plucky Underdogs: Despite a sluggish overall record, the Mets have played their best baseball when catching plus money, securing a 66.7% win percentage (2-1) as the betting underdog this season.

Public Betting Splits & Handle

Tracking MLB public betting trends reveals key nuances.

Moneyline:

  • Dodgers: 93.3% of tickets | 90.8% of money
  • Mets: 6.7% of tickets | 9.2% of money

The overwhelming majority of ticket volume and overall handle is riding on the Dodgers. With the money percentage nearly mirroring the ticket percentage, there is unified confidence across both casual bettors and larger bankrolls that the home favorites will handle their business.

Runline:

  • Dodgers: 92.7% of tickets | 95.9% of money
  • Mets: 7.3% of tickets | 4.1% of money

A staggering 95.9% of the total handle is backing the Dodgers on the runline. When the financial backing outpaces the already massive ticket percentage, it shows that heavier, more confident wagers are actively laying the runs.

Total (Over/Under):

  • OVER: 92.4% of tickets | 73.3% of money
  • UNDER: 7.6% of tickets | 26.7% of money

While the public’s read on the side matches our prediction, the total tells a much different story. Over 92% of the tickets are hammering the Over, but the money percentage drops significantly to 73.3%. Conversely, the Under is drawing 26.7% of the overall handle despite accounting for fewer than 8% of the total tickets. This discrepancy indicates that the average bet size on the Under is substantially larger than the average wager on the Over.

It is important to note that a pick should never be justified solely by public splits or line movement; true betting value comes from structural advantages. In this case, our official Under recommendation is anchored by the elite starting pitching profiles of Yamamoto and McLean, with the sharp money splits simply serving as secondary confirmation.

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Chris Wright

A 30-time APSE award-winning editor with previous stints at the Miami Herald, The Indianapolis Star and News & Observer, Chris Wright is an Evergreen and AI editor for Saturday Down South, Saturday Tradition, Crossing Broad, Sports Betting Dime and ESNY.

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