Mets vs. Dodgers prediction: MLB odds, picks, bets for Friday

Commercial Content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edits this content. The New York Mets are cruising with four consecutive series victories after a sweep of Pittsburgh ahead of their flight out west. The Dodgers still lead the NL West at the time of this writing, but they haven't been the juggernaut many have projected. Los Angeles has fallen in five of its last seven games, with early runs proving a recurring theme in those losses. An offense that ranks first in RBIs and second in homers had just five hits in a shutout defeat to the Washington Nationals. Sean Manaea will make his fourth appearance for the Mets on Friday. Explore More Kings vs.