The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets begin a four-game series at Dodger Stadium on Monday, June 2, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 PM ET. The Mets took two of three from the Dodgers just over a week ago in New York. Now the Dodgers get a chance to return the favor at home.
Los Angeles enters at 36-23 and 21-9 at home. New York is 37-22 but just 13-15 on the road. These teams last met in the 2024 NLCS, which the Dodgers won in six games. This matchup features stars like Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso in a game with big playoff vibes.
Dodgers Preview – May Looks to Stay Sharp at Home
Dustin May will start for the Dodgers. He is 3-4 with a 4.20 ERA but has won two straight starts for the first time since returning from Tommy John surgery. May struck out a season-high nine in his last outing against the Guardians.
The Dodgers average 5.81 runs per game and allow 4.46. They have scored 38 runs in their last five games and hit the team total over in 12 of their last 20 home contests. Shohei Ohtani hit four home runs in his last six games before going 0-for-4 on Sunday.
The bullpen has been shaky recently, giving up 20 earned runs in its last 37 innings. Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates both struggled in their recent appearances, while Evan Phillips remains a reliable option in the late innings.
Mets Preview – Blackburn Makes 2025 Debut
Paul Blackburn makes his season debut for the Mets. The 31-year-old missed time with a knee injury and illness. He pitched in five games last season after being acquired from Oakland, finishing with a 5.18 ERA.
New York has won seven of its last eight games. They average 4.41 runs and allow just 3.27, which ranks third-best in the league. The bullpen has been one of the best in baseball, with a 2.73 ERA led by Edwin Diaz and Reed Garrett.
The Mets hit three home runs on Sunday in Colorado. Juan Soto has homered in back-to-back games but has just two long balls over his last 19 appearances. Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor are also heating up, with Alonso leading the team in RBIs.
Betting Prediction
The Dodgers are -153 favorites with the total set at 9.5 runs. LA has gone over the total in 15 of their last 20 home games. The Mets, meanwhile, are 21-35 to the over this season and have hit the F5 team total under in nine of their last ten road games.
Blackburn is a wild card in his season debut, but the Mets’ bullpen and defense are strong enough to keep them in the game. May has the edge in recent form, and the Dodgers’ offense is hard to stop at home. Expect a tight game early before the Dodgers pull away late.
Pick: Dodgers -153 & Over 9.5
