Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets Prediction: Another tough one for Dodgers

Saturday, Major League Baseball will see the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. In game one, the New York Mets powered a 4-9 win. Let’s look into the previews of this one and make a prediction. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 12-10 so far this year following poor performances against the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals. Heading into this game, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost two games of their series against the Nationals and the Padres, being their poor performance this year. The Los Angeles Dodgers have scored ten runs in their last three games and four or more runs in 5 of their last seven games. In this game, Gavin Stone will be the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 1-1 with a 6.14 ERA and 15 strikeouts this season. Pre-game facts show that the Los Angeles Dodgers have won each of their last 10-day games following a loss while they also covered the run line in nine of their last 10-day games following a loss.

The New York Mets kept their strong form intact heading into this game after dispatching the Dodgers on the road. In that game, the Mets were victorious 4-9, making their run extended to five consecutive wins, and they will hope luck is in their favour once again. In their last series, the New York Mets had two games against the Atlanta Braves, two against the Kansas City Royals, and a sweep over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The New York Mets have scored 21 runs in their last three games and four or more runs in 6 of their last eight games, winning each game. Jose Butto will be taking the mound for the New York Mets in this Saturday's game 2. So far this season, Jose Butto has been 0-0 with a 0.75 ERA and 15 strikeouts.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heavy favorites to win here, but it is becoming frequent where they have this line, and it still disappoints. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been less than impressive this season, and Gavin Stone will get his first start here; someone who has struggled through 14.2 innings. On the other hand, the New York Mets are one of the indisputable best teams in the MLB this season, and their offence and Jose Butto have allowed one run through 12 innings. While the Los Angeles Dodgers have fumbled in recent games, it is tough to back them here, looking at how strong the New York Mets were in game one. Take the New York Mets +1.5 handicap in what should be another high-scoring game.