Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Dodger Stadium. The Mets will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander R.A. Dickey in this game. Dickey has a 6-4 record and a 2.73 ERA this season. It'll be Clayton Kershaw toeing the rubber for the Dodgers in this contest. Lefthander Kershaw is 9-5 with a 3.16 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game's total has not yet been posted. James Loney hit a solo home run in the 13th inning on Saturday, as the Dodgers defeated the Mets 3-2. The Dodgers won that game as -127 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks. George Sherrill turned away the side in the 13th and earned the victory for the Dodgers. Oliver Perez allowed the winning run and was tagged with the Mets. Team records: New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 9-1 Before playing St. Louis are 4-6 After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7 Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing San Diego are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 4-6 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: NY Mets are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Dodgers NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games NY Mets are 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road NY Mets are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Mets LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Mets LA Dodgers are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games Next up: NY Mets home to LA Dodgers at The founder of forensic sports handicapping, Stevie Vincent has been a professional gambler since 2002. His plays are now public and a must for totals bettors as mastering over/under is his specialty. |