Mets vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 October 2024
Last updated: Oct 18, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Oct 17, 2024, 5:29AM
The New York Mets will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series at Citi Field on Friday, commencing at 11:08am AEDT.
The Mets will send Jose Quintana (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Dodgers will counter with Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-0, 5.62 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mets vs Dodgers game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's NY Mets vs LA Dodgers MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Dodgers a 52% chance of defeating the Mets at Citi Field.
Mets vs Dodgers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Citi Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Mets $2.10, Dodgers $1.73
- Line: Mets +1.5 ($1.65), Dodgers -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mets at $2.10 and the Dodgers at $1.73.
The Mets are 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mets (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Mets vs Dodgers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Mets +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Mets vs Dodgers predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Dodgers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Mets to win is our recommended option due to the 2.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Mets vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Mets vs LA Dodgers game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the NY Mets vs LA Dodgers match-up.
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Mets vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The game between the Mets and Dodgers at Citi Field is scheduled to begin at 11:08am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Friday 18 October 2024
- Time: 11:08am AEDT
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs LA Dodgers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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