Game 5 of the NLCS between the New York Mets (89-73) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) at Citi Field is expected to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Mets securing the victory. Game time is at 5:08 p.m. ET on Oct. 18.

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Dodgers vs. Mets Matchup Info

• When: Friday, October 18, 2024 at 5:08 p.m. ET
• Where: Citi Field in Queens, New York
• How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
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Dodgers vs. Mets Predictions

• Score Prediction: Mets 5, Dodgers 4
• Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs

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Dodgers vs. Mets Betting Lines

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Dodgers Betting Insights

• Los Angeles has been the favorite in 150 games this season, and has come away with the win 96 times (64%) in those contests.
• The Dodgers have a win-loss record of 81-44 when favored by -135 or better by oddsmakers this year.
• Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 96 of 171 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Dodgers were favored on the moneyline in 12 of their past 15 games, and they finished 9-3 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Los Angeles combined with its opponents to hit the over on the run total 10 times.

Mets Betting Insights

• New York has put together a 34-40 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 45.9% of those games).
• The Mets have a 19-12 record (winning 61.3% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +114 or longer.
• New York has played in 173 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 90 times (90-78-5).
• In 12 games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Mets had a record of 5-7.
• New York and its opponents have combined to hit the over 10 times in its past 15 games with a total.

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Dodgers vs. Mets Probable Pitchers

Dodgers’ Starting Pitcher: Jack Flaherty

• The 29-year-old has pitched to a 3.17 ERA this season with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.1 walks per nine across 28 games.
• Jack Flaherty’s team is 11-9 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
• Flaherty’s team is 18-12 when he starts this season.
• In games Flaherty has started this season, the teams are 18-12-0 at hitting the over.

Mets’ Starting Pitcher: David Peterson

• The 29-year-old has an ERA of 2.90, with 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 21 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .243 batting average against him.
• The Mets are 4-3 in Peterson’s seven starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
• Over Peterson’s 21 starts, his team is 15-6.
• David Peterson has had 21 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in 11 of those matchups.

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