Pre-Game Analysis New York Mets Vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Odds and predictions (June 2, 2025)

Showdown in Los Angeles: Mets and Dodgers Clash in NL Powerhouse Matchup

The New York Mets (34-22) and Los Angeles Dodgers (34-22) open a pivotal four-game series at Dodger Stadium on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 10:10 p.m. ET. Both teams enter with identical records and 101-win paces, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch of the 2024 NLCS. The matchup airs nationally on MLBN.

Pitching Duel Amid Injury Woes

Right-handers Tylor Megill (4.43 ERA, 1.390 WHIP) and Dustin May (3.36 ERA, 1.096 WHIP) take the mound, though both rotations are battered by injuries. The Mets’ MLB-best 2.82 ERA faces a severe test without Sean Manaea (oblique), Frankie Montas (lat), and Paul Blackburn (knee). The Dodgers counter with a depleted staff missing Roki Sasaki, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Gavin Stone – all sidelined with shoulder injuries – contributing to their 22nd-ranked 4.16 ERA.

The Mets ride momentum from sweeping Colorado, fueled by stars Francisco Lindor(.289 AVG, 12 HR) and Juan Soto (.292 AVG, 20 HR). Their offense averages 4.3 runs (12th in MLB), leaning on pitching to dominate. Meanwhile, the Dodgers’ powerhouse lineup averages 5.61 runs (2nd) with 87 HRs (2nd), featuring Shohei Ohtani and emerging talents Dalton Rushing, Hyeseong Kim, and Andy Pages. Defensively, Los Angeles holds a slight edge (.988 fielding % vs. .986).

Odds favor the Dodgers (-160 moneyline) at home, with an Over/Under set at 9 runs. While the Mets’ elite bullpen (anchored by Edwin Díaz’s 11 saves) could keep things tight, Los Angeles’ offensive firepower and May’s consistency are expected to overcome Megill’s vulnerabilities and the Mets’ patchwork rotation. Anticipate a back-and-forth battle with the Dodgers leveraging their .458 slugging percentage and home-field advantage.

Final Prediction Dodgers 4 Mets 6 (Bet: Mets ML, Over 9 runs).