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The Los Angeles Dodgers remain in control of the NLCS, but their grip has loosened slightly. The New York Mets’ offense came alive in a 12-6 victory in Game 5, keeping their hopes alive and extending the series. While the Dodgers can still clinch the series with a win in Game 6 on Sunday, the Mets now have the opportunity to push it to a decisive Game 7.
Sean Manaea is scheduled to start for the Mets. The 32-year-old left-hander already earned a win at Dodger Stadium earlier in the series, allowing three runs (two earned) over five innings in Game 2. Manaea has been solid this postseason, posting a 2.65 ERA in his three starts.
The Dodgers are expected to rely on their bullpen for Game 6 but remain the favorites. Although Jack Flaherty struggled in Friday’s Game 5, the Dodgers’ pitching staff has managed four shutouts in their 10 playoff games.
Mookie Betts continued his hot streak with a home run in Game 5, while Shohei Ohtani contributed with a multi-hit performance. Both are likely to be key players in Sunday’s game.
On the Mets’ side, their offense has found new life after Friday’s early breakout. Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso both had multi-hit games, with Alonso launching his fourth home run of the series.
As we head into Game 6, here’s a look at the odds and projections from The Bat X for Sunday’s NLCS showdown.
Here’s a look at the odds and projections from The Bat X for Sunday’s NLCS Game
New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers — NLCS Game 6
Series odds: Dodgers -550, Mets +400
Los Angeles leads series 3-2
Game 6 pitching matchup: Sean Manaea (NYM) vs. TBD
How to watch Mets at Dodgers
- Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles
- Time: 8:08 p.m. ET
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: Fubo (try for free)
MLB game projections from THE BAT X
In the tables below, you’ll find detailed information for each MLB matchup, along with a range of updated statistics throughout the day:
- “Moneyline” represents each team’s odds on BetMGM.
- “Implied Win%” indicates the probability of a team’s victory based on BetMGM’s odds.
- “THE BAT X win%” reflects the likelihood of a team winning according to EV Analytics’ projections.
- “Cash Line” shows how THE BAT X would price each team’s odds.
- “Value” is the percentage difference between the BetMGM odds and our projections.
The higher the value percentage, the better the pick, which is visually represented through color coding—ranging from red (poor pick) to green (strong pick).
Note: On mobile, you might need to scroll to view the color-coded “Value” column on the far right of the tables.
(Photo of Pete Alonso: Al Bello / Getty Images)
