| MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Mets MLB Betting Odds & Prediction - July 07, 2009 |
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Tuesday, 07 July 2009
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 The LA Dodgers swept the NY Mets during their last three game series, in LA. Now the Mets are on their turf, Tuesday July 7, where they look for revenge. MLB oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Dodgers as -140 moneyline favs over the Mets (+125) with the over/under set at 8.5 runs. Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Mets MLB Betting Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbook.comThe Dodgers (52-30) went 2-1 during their three game road series against San Diego where they outscored the Padres 17-16. They are 5-5 in their last ten games; they are 24-17 on the road where they average 5.15 runs for and 4.39 runs against. The Dodgers are ranked 4 in hitting with a batting average of .272 thanks to the hot bat of Andre Ethier who has 16 homers, 54 RBI’s and a .250 batting average. Starting pitcher for the Dodgers is lefty Clayton Kershaw (5-5, 3.49 ERA) who has won his last two starts. He last pitched against Colorado in a 1-0 win where he pitched five innings, allowed one hit and struck out five. Manny Ramirez has played three games since his return to baseball; he has one homer, one hit and one RBI at seven plate appearances. Against the Mets - Orlando Hudson has five hits and a .417 batting average while Casey Blake has one homer, two runs and three RBI’s. The Mets (39-42) are glad to be at home after a 2-7 road trip that recently had them swept by Philadelphia and outscored 3-13. They are 2-8 in their last ten games; they are 22-17 at home where they average 4.44 runs for and 3.97 runs against. The Mets are ranked 7 in hitting with a batting average of .271 thanks to Gary Sheffield who has 10 homers, 31 RBI’s and a .281 batting average. Pitching for the Mets is righty Michael Pelfrey (6-3, 4.26 ERA) who is 1-1 in his last two starts. He last tossed in a 1-0 win over Milwaukee after pitching 7.2 innings, allowed six hits and struck out six. Against the Dodgers – David Wright has four hits and a .571 batting average with two runs and one RBI. Recent Trends to Consider:
MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Mets When: Tues, July 07, 2009 7:10 PM ET Line: Sportsbook.com Pick: Dodgers -140 Point-Spreads.com MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Mets The Bottom Line: The Dodgers are better offensively and they have a better starting pitcher. Be sure to get your MLB Pick: Dodgers vs Mets MLB Betting Odds & Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and simply use promo code WIN100 and start winning today!                        |
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