Mets at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2
Its Monday, June 2 and the Mets (37-22) are in Los Angeles to open a series against the Dodgers (36-23).
Paul Blackburn is slated to take the mound for New York against Dustin May for Los Angeles.
The weekend saw the Dodgers take two of three from the Yankees and the Mets sweep the Rockies in a three-game series. Highlights included three home runs from Max Muncy over the last two games for Los Angeles and Juan Soto getting his bat going with four hits in nine at bats including a pair of home runs.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Mets at Dodgers
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
Time: 10:10PM EST
Site: Dodger Stadium
City: Los Angeles, CA
Network/Streaming: SportsNet LA, WPIX, MLBN
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Odds for the Mets at the Dodgers
The latest odds as of Monday:
Moneyline: Mets (+130), Dodgers (-156)
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Dodgers
Pitching matchup for June 2, 2025: Paul Blackburn vs. Dustin May
Mets: Paul Blackburn (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Last outing: 1st appearance since 8/23/24 at San DiegoDodgers: Dustin May (3-4, 4.20 ERA)
Last outing: 5/27 at Cleveland - 5IP, 3ER< 4H, 2BB, 9Ks
Mets: Paul Blackburn (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Last outing: 1st appearance since 8/23/24 at San Diego
Dodgers: Dustin May (3-4, 4.20 ERA)
Last outing: 5/27 at Cleveland - 5IP, 3ER< 4H, 2BB, 9Ks
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mets at Dodgers
The Mets' record in their last 10 games stands 8-2 as they have reclaimed first place in the NL East
In his last five home starts Dustin May has an ERA of 2.99
With Dustin May starting, the Dodgers are up 1.54 units on the Run Line at Dodger Stadium in 2025
Francisco Lindor went 6-11 with 3 HRs in the 3-game series at Colorado
Shohei Ohtani was 4-13 with 2 HRs against the Yankees this past weekend
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Mets and the Dodgers
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Mets and the Dodgers:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Mets at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.
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