Dodgers vs Mets Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's MLB Game

JD Yonke - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
JD Yonke • Betting Analyst 7+ years betting experience
Updated: Jul 25, 2026 , 10:31 AM ET • 4 min read

Yoshinobu Yamamoto aims to continue his torrid stretch against the Mets.

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LAD
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NYM
34 %
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (-150) go for their fourth win in as many games as they face the New York Mets at Citi Field on Saturday.

My offerings take special interest in the vaunted starting pitching matchup between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Nolan McLean.

That leads to a low-scoring game according to my Dodgers vs. Mets predictions and MLB picks on Saturday, July 25.

Who will win Dodgers vs Mets today: Dodgers (-155)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto can lead with his potent splitter (.178 wOBA) against a New York Mets lineup that has the lowest runs above average (-5.4) per 100 pitches against the offering this month. 

The World Series hero has dominated on the road (2.24 ERA) and has been in excellent form overall (0.79 WHIP since May 18).

He puts his team at a sizable advantage against a Mets lineup likely without Juan Soto, who is set to receive an MRI on his ailing calf. 

New York's bullpen is utterly untrustworthy (6.37 FIP this month), so the Los Angeles Dodgers have a great chance at picking up win number four in a row.

Play to -160.

Covers COVERS INTEL: Yamamoto masterfully avoids issuing free passes (5.5% walk rate), and he'll likely gain more punchouts than usual against a Mets lineup that has struck out 25.7% of the time against right-handed pitchers in the last 10 days.

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Dodgers vs Mets Over/Under pick: Under 7.5 (-112)

Baseball fans are treated to a delight in which both starting pitchers have some of the nastiest stuff in the game. 

Nolan McLean (108 Stuff+) has been at the top of his game, posting a 2.08 ERA since May 31. 

The Mets have played to the Under in eight of their last nine games, and it's tough to see them snapping that streak against Yamamoto (111 Pitching+). 

The wind will be blowing in toward third base at 5-9 mph, aiding these A-list pitchers in their continued run of excellence. 

JD Yonke's 2026 Transparency Record
  • ML/RL bets: 26-29, -7.2 units
  • Over/Under bets: 35-21, +12.6 units

Dodgers vs Mets weather

It will be a perfect night for baseball, with temps in the 70's. 

Dodgers vs Mets odds

  • Moneyline: Dodgers -150 | Mets +144
  • Run line: Dodgers -1.5 (+113) | Mets + 1.5 (-117)
  • Over/Under: Over 7.5 (+108) | Under (-113)

Dodgers vs Mets trend

The Mets have cashed the Under in eight of their last nine games. Find more MLB betting trends for Dodgers vs. Mets.

How to watch Dodgers vs Mets and game info

Location Citi Field, Queens, NY
Date Saturday, July 25, 2026
First pitch 7:15 p.m. ET
TV FOX
Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
(10-6, 2.78 ERA)
Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean
(7-6, 3.34 ERA)

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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

JD is a diehard college football fan with five years of experience writing betting and fantasy content for publications such as SportsGrid, Fantasy Points, Fantrax, and Devy Watch. An avid reader, he uses his inclination to look at things with an exhausting and in-depth, analytic viewpoint combined with a love for statistics and metrics to form a well-rounded handicapping approach.

e's an integral member of the niche (but growing!) college fantasy football community, twice traveling to Canton, OH for the Fantasy Football Expo as a member of the CFF King's Classic drafting squad. His specialization in college football DFS and prop betting taught him that there are exploitable markets to be found and that narrowing your focus is integral to being a profitable bettor.

A lifelong Californian who grew up playing baseball, basketball, football, and lacrosse, he's glad to share a passionate love for sports with this wonderful community.

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