New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions for Tuesday April 14 2026
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The New York Mets travel to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California to face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 PM and coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. This matchup features a Mets team trying to halt a difficult stretch against a Dodgers club that has been one of the most productive teams overall. Be sure to check out free MLB picks for more insights on today’s games.
Starting Pitchers Breakdown
Nolan McLean gets the start for New York, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound for Los Angeles. McLean enters this game with a 1-1 record, a 2.70 ERA, and a 0.84 WHIP across 16.2 innings pitched. He has allowed just eight hits while striking out 20 batters and walking six, along with one home run allowed. On the other side, Yamamoto holds a 2-1 record with a 2.50 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP over 18.0 innings. He has allowed 14 hits while striking out 14 batters and issuing just two walks, along with two home runs given up.
New York Looking to Break Out of a Tough Stretch
The Mets come into this contest with a 7-9 overall record and a 4-3 mark on the road. Their recent form has been difficult, as they have lost five straight games. New York recently dropped multiple games to the Athletics and also suffered losses against Arizona prior to that, showing struggles to generate consistent results over the past week.
From a statistical standpoint, the Mets have posted a .236 team batting average with 62 runs scored on 131 hits. They have hit 13 home runs while carrying a .305 on-base percentage and a .353 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, New York holds a 3.60 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP, allowing opponents to hit .232. Their staff has recorded 144 strikeouts and issued 54 walks.
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One key strength for New York is its pitching stability. The ERA and WHIP suggest that the team has been able to limit damage on the mound, even during a stretch where the overall results have not gone in their favor.
Los Angeles Bringing Strong Production at Home
The Dodgers enter this matchup with an 11-4 overall record and a 6-3 mark at home. They have also been playing well recently, winning two of their last three games after splitting a short series with Texas and previously taking a win on the road against Toronto. Their recent performances continue to reflect a team that has consistently produced across multiple facets of the game.
Los Angeles has posted a .290 team batting average with 91 runs scored on 149 hits. They have hit 28 home runs while carrying a .369 on-base percentage and a .495 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the Dodgers hold a 3.63 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP, allowing opponents to hit .211. Their staff has recorded 129 strikeouts and issued 55 walks.
A key strength for Los Angeles is its offensive dominance. The Dodgers lead this matchup in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, making them one of the most consistent and dangerous lineups in this set of games.
New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Prediction
Mets vs Dodgers Pick
Pick: Dodgers Moneyline
Los Angeles holds the advantage in this matchup due to its significantly stronger offensive profile. The Dodgers have produced more runs, hits, and home runs while maintaining higher on-base and slugging percentages. Although both starting pitchers have strong early numbers, the Dodgers’ ability to consistently generate offense gives them the edge, especially at home.
Mets vs Dodgers Total Pick
Pick: Over 8.5
Both teams bring capable pitching into this game, but the Dodgers’ offensive production stands out. With 91 runs and 28 home runs, Los Angeles has shown the ability to score in multiple ways. Combined with New York’s recent struggles, I would lean toward the over, expecting enough scoring opportunities to push the total higher.
Final Score Prediction: Dodgers 6 – Mets 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Monday.
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