Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/26

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play against the New York Mets in an MLB regular-season game. The Dodgers, led by manager Dave Roberts, hold a record of 67-38 and are first in the NL West. They are on a four-game winning streak and have won six of their last ten games. The game will take place at Citi Field in New York, with clear skies expected.

The New York Mets, managed by interim manager Andy Green, have a record of 43-62. They are currently fifth in the NL East and are on a three-game losing streak. Freddy Peralta will pitch for the Mets, while Emmet Sheehan will start for the Dodgers. The game will air on SN LA at 1:40 PM.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a good run lately. They recently won four out of their last five games. Their most recent game was a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets, where they had eight hits and one home run.

Freddie Freeman has been an important player for the Dodgers. In their game against the Phillies on July 22, he had three hits, including two doubles. His batting average is .299, and he has 15 home runs this season.

The Dodgers’ pitching staff has been strong as well. Their team earned run average is 3.53, which ranks third in the league. Emmet Sheehan is expected to start in the next game with a season record of 4-7 and a 5.13 ERA.

Dodgers vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -158, Mets Moneyline +133

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have been struggling recently, losing four of their last five games. Their most recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers ended in a 4-3 loss. In that game, the Mets had six hits but no home runs.

Freddy Peralta will be the starting pitcher for the Mets in their next game. He has a 5-9 record with a 5.01 ERA this season. Peralta will look to improve his performance and help the team get a win.

Offensively, the Mets are ranked 17th in batting average with a .233 average. They have hit 123 home runs, placing them 12th in the league. The team aims to boost their offense and get back on track.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored with a moneyline of -158 against the Mets at +133. The Dodgers have a strong batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 2nd and 1st respectively. Their pitching is also solid, with a team ERA of 3.53, ranked 3rd. Given these stats, the pick is for the Dodgers to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The Dodgers’ pitching allows a batting average against of .215, ranked 1st, which might limit the Mets’ scoring. Meanwhile, the Mets’ ERA is 4.21, ranked 16th, which could allow some runs. The projected score is Dodgers 5, Mets 3, suggesting the under 9.5 is a good pick.