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Dodgers vs Mets Game 3: Odds, Predictions, Betting Tips & Starting lineups

The LA Dodgers will host the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, concluding their sixth series of the 2026 MLB season. The hosts have dominated proceedings so far, winning both games one and two, outscoring the visitors 6-1.

Let’s look at the odds, preview, prediction and best betting tips for the game.


MLB: LA Dodgers vs. New York Mets odds

Money Line: LA Dodgers (-226), New York Mets (+184)

Run Line: LA Dodgers -1.5 (-105), New York Mets +1.5 (-115)

Total Runs: Over 8 (-105), Under 8 (-115)


Preview – Probable starting pitchers and lineups

LA Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani gets the starting nod for the hosts. The Japanese superstar has pitched superbly so far, coming into this game with a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA.

MLB Shohei Ohtani in action for the LA Dodgers - Source: GettyMLB Shohei Ohtani in action for the LA Dodgers - Source: Getty
MLB Shohei Ohtani in action for the LA Dodgers – Source: Getty

LA Dodgers predicted lineup

  1. DH Shohei Ohtani
  2. OF Kyle Tucker
  3. C Will Smith
  4. 1B Freddie Freeman
  5. 3B Max Muncy
  6. OF Teoscar Hernandez
  7. OF Andy Pages
  8. 2B Alex Freeland
  9. SS Hyeseong Kim

New York Mets probable starting pitcher: Clay Holmes

Clay Holmes takes the mound for the visitors. The reliever-turned-starter has also made a solid start to the season, boasting a 2-1 record and a 1.50 ERA for his first three appearances.

MLB: Clay Holmes in action for the New York Mets - Source: GettyMLB: Clay Holmes in action for the New York Mets - Source: Getty
MLB: Clay Holmes in action for the New York Mets – Source: Getty

New York Mets predicted lineup

  1. SS Francisco Lindor
  2. DH Jorge Polanco
  3. 1B Jared Young
  4. 3B Bo Bichette
  5. OF Brett Baty
  6. 2B Marcus Semien
  7. OF Carson Benge
  8. C Francisco Alvarez
  9. OF Tyrone Taylor

The Dodgers are firing on all cylinders at the moment, while the Mets look to be off the pace. Playing at home with considerable momentum behind them, the hosts should take care of business once again.

Prediction: LA Dodgers 5, New York Mets 2


Betting Tips

With Shohei Ohtani and Clay Holmes on the mound, this could be a low-scoring clash. That being said, the Dodgers should have more than enough quality in their ranks to emerge comfortable winners once again, sweeping the Mets in the process.

Money Line: LA Dodgers (-226)

Run Line: LA Dodgers -1.5 (-105)

Total Runs: Under 8 (-115)

Likely players to hit home runs: Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers), Andy Pages (LA Dodgers) Francisco Lindor (New York Mets), Luis Robert Jr. (New York Mets)