Dodgers vs. Mets Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks Tonight: Sunday Night Baseball

Can the road underdogs clinch a series win on Sunday Night Baseball?

Mike Spector

Last updated: May 25, 2025 2:17 PM EDT • 3 min read

Dodgers vs. Mets Prediction & Picks Tonight: Best MLB Odds for Sunday Night Baseball — Pictured: Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Luis Garcia (57) reacts after getting New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) to line out for the final out of the game. Photo by Brad Penner via Imagn Images.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets will take the field tonight in a rubber match on Sunday Night Baseball, live from Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Our Dodgers vs. Mets prediction backs the road underdogs - according to our best sports betting sites - to clinch the series on primetime.

💰 Best Dodgers vs. Mets predictions: Sunday Night Baseball

Here are my best Dodgers vs. Mets Sunday Night Baseball predictions for tonight's MLB matchup. Be sure to check out the rest of our MLB picks, along with our guide on how to bet on the MLB.

🔢 Dodgers vs. Mets odds & betting lines

Here are the latest Dodgers vs. Mets odds and betting lines from our best live betting sites.

🎯 Dodgers vs. Mets score prediction: Dodgers 5, Mets 4

The Mets may be an MLB-best 18-6 at home, but Los Angeles has lost just one of its last seven series.

The Dodgers have a deeper lineup than the Mets, and it feels like they haven't peaked despite ranking second in the majors in runs, home runs, and OPS while leading the league in batting average.

New York is favored because of a significant starting pitching advantage. Kodai Senga leads the league in ERA (1.43), ERA+ (270), and HR/9 rate (0.2) and has a 0.44 ERA in four home starts.

But those numbers are a bit skewed, as two of those starts came against two of the three lowest-scoring teams in the National League.

The Dodgers are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog and are a profitable 4-4 as a ‘dog this season. I predict Los Angeles will beat New York by a final score of Dodgers 5, Mets 4.

Best bet: Dodgers ML (+116 via FanDuel)

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1️⃣ Sunday Night Baseball first-inning prediction: YRFI (-125 via DraftKings)

The Over has cashed in eight of the last nine games between the Dodgers and Mets. Therefore, I am backing a run to be scored in the first inning despite the NRFI cashing in each of New York’s last five home games against NL West opponents.

With guaranteed first-inning at-bats from many of the sport’s best players, like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Francisco Lindor, and Juan Soto, the -125 YRFI odds at DraftKings offer great value.

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🚑 Sunday Night Baseball injuries

Here are the latest injuries for tonight's Dodgers vs. Mets matchup, which will update in real time.

📺 How to watch Sunday Night Baseball

⚔️ Matchup: Dodgers vs. Mets
📅 Date: May 25
🕗 Time: 7 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Citi Field (Queens, N.Y.)
📺 TV: ESPN 💻 Streaming: YouTube TV

❓ Sunday Night Baseball FAQs

Who is favored to win Dodgers vs. Mets?

The Mets are trading as -135 moneyline favorites at our best sports betting apps, which gives them a 57.45% implied probability.

What are the odds for Dodgers vs. Mets?

The Mets are as high as +155 to lay the -1.5 runs with the run line, while the Dodgers’ +1.5 odds are at -170. Our best sportsbooks are in unison with a total of 8.5 runs and have the Over juiced anywhere from -115 to -130.

What time is Dodgers vs. Mets tonight?

First pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

How to watch Dodgers vs. Mets

The Dodgers vs. Mets Sunday Night Baseball matchup airs on ESPN and can be streamed on YouTube TV.

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Mike Spector

Mike started in the sports writing industry in July 2019, and gained a lot of followers in his first year after finishing with the No. 2 overall record in an annual NFL betting competition, which made picks against the spread, and from an Over/Under and moneyline perspective. Mike is an avid fan of the NFL, MLB, tennis, and all college sports. In his opinion, March Madness is the best sporting event there is, and he's especially euphoric starting with conference tournament time in college basketball. Mike's a big advocate of "fading the public" and making plays that are contrarian, constantly citing that "there are reasons why they have those big shiny buildings in Las Vegas." When making wagers, Mike always scours the best odds at all of the major sports betting sites, where he mostly sifts through DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and bet365. He's tried several others and is of the firm belief that bettors should not just stick to one sportsbook, as there is always likely better value to be had with the same wager. In addition, while Mike received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, he has no issue betting against the Wildcats when it comes to college basketball wagering, and suggests other bettors should always put their “head” before their “hearts.”