Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets Game 3: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets will play a crucial Game 3 of the NLCS at Citi Field in New York on Wednesday night.

They split the first two contests in Los Angeles, where the Dodgers dominated the series opener 9-0 before the Mets hit back with a 7-3 victory on Monday.

Let's take a look at the best bets to be made for Game 3, which is set for 8:08 pm ET and televised on FS1.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets betting picks and predictions 

New York Mets to win (-110)

The Dodgers are the higher seed and – when healthy – by far the more talented team, but the Mets are in a great spot heading into Game 3. It's actually a surprise that this matchup is prized evenly – New York should really be a considerable favorite.

Most importantly, the Mets appear to have a significant advantage on the mound. Luis Severino starts after compiling an 11-7 record 3.91 ERA during the regular season. The veteran right-hander has delivered quality starts in each of his two playoff appearances, first against the Milwaukee Brewers and then against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Los Angeles is countering with Walker Buehler, who is a shadow of his former self due to injuries; he went 1-6 with a 5.38 ERA and 1.55 WHIP this year. His lone start against the San Diego Padres in the NLDS resulted in 5.0 innings pitched with six earned runs allowed on seven hits and one walk.

Now, the 30-year-old faces a New York lineup that has gotten hot at just the right time.

Mark Vientos is batting .378 through nine postseason games with three home runs and 11 RBIs. Francisco Lindor, who has two homers and seven RBIs in the playoffs, has been coming up with clutch hits left and right. Pete Alonso has gone deep three times in the postseason, including the series winner against Milwaukee in the Wild Card round.

When you also consider that the Mets are playing at home and have all the momentum after taking Game 2 in Los Angeles, you have to like their chances to an even greater extent.

Over 7.5 total runs (-105) 

These two teams have taken turns bashing the ball through two games in this series.

After Los Angeles crossed the plate nine times on Sunday, New York answered with seven on Monday. The Dodgers scored 12 runs in the first two contests; the Mets have plated 30 in their last six games dating back to the start of the NLDS.

In other words, both clubs' bats are cooking right now.

Combine potent lineups with Buehler on the mound and this game has all the makings of a high-scoring affair. Buehler posted a 6.53 ERA away from home in the regular season and he has yielded a ridiculous 12 walks in his last four road starts.

Meanwhile, you pretty much know what you are going to get from Severino: a solid start but nothing spectacular. The 30-year-old has allowed no fewer than three earned runs and no more than four in each of his last five outings.

With guys like Vientos, Alonso, Lindor, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie going up against mediocre-at-best pitching, a total of 7.5 runs is a modest number. Count on this game going Over.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets odds

Los Angeles Dodgers	-110 ML
New York Mets	-110 ML
Run Line	Mets -1.5
Total	O/U 7.5

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets player props

Player Home Run Odds

Shohei Ohtani (LAD)	+265
Max Muncy (LAD)	+375
Mookie Betts (LAD)	+525
Pete Alonso (NYM)	+350
Mark Vientos (NYM)	+350
Francisco Lindor (NYM)	+375

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.