Its Friday, May 23 and it is a rematch of last year’s NLCS as the Dodgers (31-19) are in Queens to take on the Mets (30-20).
Clayton Kershaw is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Griffin Canning for New York.
The Mets have lost four of their last six. The headlines, though, have all been about Juan Soto and his struggles to adapt to his new team. After losing four straight, the Dodgers have bounced back winning their last two as they enter play at Citi Field for the weekend.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Mets
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025Time: 7:10PM ESTSite: Citi FieldCity: Queens, NYNetwork/Streaming: Apple TV+
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Odds for the Dodgers at the Mets
The latest odds as of Thursday:
Moneyline: Dodgers (-120), Mets (+100)Spread: Dodgers -1.5Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Mets
Pitching matchup for May 23, 2025: Clayton Kershaw vs. Griffin Canning
Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 11.25 ERA)
Last outing: 5/17 vs. Angels – 4IP, 5ER, 5H, 3BB, 2KsMets: Griffin Canning (5-1, 2.47 ERA)
Last outing: 5/17 at Yankees – 5.1IP, 2ER, 7H, 1BB, 4Ks
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Dodgers at Mets
The Dodgers have won 19 of 30 games following a winThe Under is 4-1 in the Dodgers’ last 5 games against National League teamsThe Mets have failed to cover the Run Line in 5 of their last 7 home gamesFreddie Freeman is baseball’s hottest hitter as he is 31-75 (.413) in May
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Dodgers and the Mets
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Dodgers and the Mets:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Mets at +1.5.Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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