Mets vs. Dodgers NLCS Prediction: Game 6 Best Bet for Oct. 20

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) laughs with New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) on second base during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 20, 2024.
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Shane Jackson @Sjacksonmgm Oct 20, 2024, 1:02 PM
  • Get expert MLB playoff betting predictions for the Mets vs. Dodgers NLCS matchup.
  • The Dodgers are -150 to win Sundayโ€™s Game 6.
  • Los Angeles is -550 to advance to the World Series.

The New York Mets staved off elimination for another day with a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers during Fridayโ€™s Game 5.

New York scored three runs in the first inning and five in the third. The Mets never really looked back after that.

With the series headed back to Los Angeles, the Dodgers are now -550 to clinch the pennant at the online sportsbook.

Here is a look at the latest MLB postseason odds for Mets vs. Dodgers and my best bet ahead of Game 6:

MLB Playoff Odds – Mets vs. Dodgers

  • Mets Moneyline: +125
  • Dodgers Moneyline: -150
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (-105/-115)
  • Series Price: Mets (+400), Dodgers (-550)

Mets vs. Dodgers Schedule, Pitchers, TV Info

GameDate/TimeMets SPDodgers SPTV
Game 6Sunday at 8:08 p.m. ETSean ManaeaTBDFS1
Game 7Monday at 8:08 p.m. ETTBDTBDFox

Mets vs. Dodgers NLCS Prediction, Game 6 Best Bet

  • Best bet: Dodgers Moneyline (-145)

Based on the latest baseball playoff odds, my best MLB betting prediction for Game 6 of the NLCS is on the Dodgers moneyline (-145), as I expect them to finish the job on Sunday.

Interestingly, this is the same price tag that Los Angeles had in New York during Game 5 on Friday.

The Dodgers went 55-29 at home during the regular season. They are 3-2 in Dodger Stadium so far this postseason.

Los Angelesโ€™ elite bullpen didnโ€™t have to do as much during a stretch of three games in three days in New York. All three games were decided by six-plus runs, so the Dodgers never used more than four relievers in a contest.

I expect the market to move the Dodgersโ€™ moneyline value by the gameโ€™s first pitch, so Iโ€™m jumping on this price tag at -150 or better.

Mets vs. Dodgers: Betting Stats

  • New York Mets 2024 Moneyline Record: 96-78
  • New York Mets 2024 Over/Under Record: 91-78
  • Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 Moneyline Record: 104-68
  • Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 Over/Under Record: 97-69

Mets vs. Dodgers 2024 Season Series

DateLocationResult
Oct. 18Citi FieldMets 12, Dodgers 6
Oct. 17Citi FieldDodgers 10, Mets 2
Oct. 16Citi FieldDodgers 8, Mets 0
Oct. 14Dodger StadiumMets 7, Dodgers 3
Oct. 13Dodger StadiumDodgers 9, Mets 0
May 29Citi FieldDodgers 10, Mets 3
May 28Citi FieldDodgers 3, Mets 0
May 28Citi FieldDodgers 5, Mets 2
April 21Dodger StadiumDodgers 10, Mets 0
April 20Dodger StadiumMets 6, Dodgers 4
April 19Dodger StadiumMets 9, Dodgers 4

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.