Shohei Ohtani set the tone early with a home run in his first at-bat, and Mookie Betts had a standout performance, going 4-for-6 with 4 RBIs, as the Dodgers overwhelmed the Mets 10-2 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the NLCS.
Jose Quintana, who had not allowed a run in his previous two postseason starts, struggled, giving up 5 hits and 5 runs in just 3.1 innings. On the other hand, Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 8 in 4.1 innings while allowing 2 runs for the Dodgers. Evan Phillips closed out the 5th and 6th innings to secure the win.
Game 5 is set for Friday afternoon at Citi Field. David Peterson (1-0, 2.08 ERA), arguably the Mets' most reliable pitcher this season, will start in what has become a win-or-go-home situation for New York. Jack Flaherty, who was impressive in the series opener, will take the mound for the Dodgers after throwing 7 innings of 2-hit, shutout ball.
The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a resounding 10-2 victory over the Mets on Thursday night, placing them just one win away from the World Series. The Dodgers await the outcome of the ALCS between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians.
The fairytale ending for the Mets seems to be slipping away. After suffering a heavy defeat, the New York Mets find themselves on the brink of elimination, trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series (NLCS).
Let’s analyze the upcoming Game 5 matchup.
Game Details & Viewing Information
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2024
Time: 5:08 PM ET
Location: Citi Field, Queens, NY
TV/Streaming: FS1
Game Odds for Dodgers vs. Mets – Game 5
Moneyline: New York Mets (+120), Los Angeles Dodgers (-145)
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-150), Dodgers -1.5 (+125)
Total: 7.5
Probable Starting Pitchers
Dodgers: Jack Flaherty, who shone in Game 1 with 7 innings of shutout ball.
Mets: David Peterson, who has allowed only 2 earned runs over 8.2 postseason innings.
Key Betting Trends
The Dodgers have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games.
They have won 10 of their last 12 road games.
10 of the Mets' last 12 games have gone OVER the total.
The Mets are struggling, going 0 for their last 10 with runners in scoring position.
Max Muncy set a postseason record with 12 consecutive plate appearances reaching base safely.
Playoff History
Mets: 57-44 overall in postseason history, with World Series titles in 1969 and 1986.
Dodgers: 11,554-10,211 playoff record and 7 World Series titles, the latest in 2020.
Expert Predictions
Consider the following insights based on performance and trends:
Moneyline: Avoiding a play on the Moneyline.
Spread: Leaning towards the Dodgers on the Run Line.
Total Runs: A recommendation to bet on the Total going OVER 7.5 runs.
