Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets Picks and Prediction for Saturday July 25 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the New York Mets on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Los Angeles is 65-38 and leads the NL West by 11.5 games over Arizona. The Dodgers have won three of their last five games, including a 9-5 victory over Philadelphia in their latest contest. New York is 43-60 and sits fifth in the NL East, 17.5 games behind Atlanta. The Mets have split their last five games after a 4-3 loss to Milwaukee. Los Angeles owns a 3-0 lead in the season series. Cash in a winner with our free MLB picks.

Los Angeles Dodgers Looking to Build on Their Division Lead

The Dodgers are batting .260 while scoring 535 runs with 901 hits, 134 home runs, a .341 on-base percentage, and a .432 slugging percentage. Shohei Ohtani leads the club with 22 home runs and 60 RBIs, while Freddie Freeman is batting .289 with a team-high 109 hits. Andy Pages has driven in 68 runs, and Max Muncy has added 20 home runs. Los Angeles continues to get production throughout the lineup and ranks among the league leaders in several offensive categories.

Los Angeles has paired its offense with a strong pitching staff that owns a 3.55 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and a .216 opponent batting average. Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start with a 10-6 record, a 2.78 ERA, and a 0.88 WHIP across 119.2 innings. He has allowed only 80 hits while striking out 113 batters. Yamamoto has consistently limited hard contact and gives the Dodgers another advantage entering this matchup.

Injuries: Blake Treinen (15-Day IL), Edwin Diaz (60-Day IL), Enrique Hernandez (10-Day IL), Ben Casparius (60-Day IL), Tyler Glasnow (60-Day IL).

New York Mets Trying to Snap Their Slide

The Mets are batting .234 while scoring 419 runs with 812 hits, 121 home runs, a .304 on-base percentage, and a .383 slugging percentage. Juan Soto has carried the offense with a .283 batting average, 21 home runs, 52 RBIs, and a .404 on-base percentage. Bo Bichette leads the club with 103 hits, while Carson Benge is batting .263 with 11 home runs. New York has struggled to score consistently, making it difficult to keep pace with stronger clubs.

The Mets have posted a 4.23 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP while holding opponents to a .237 batting average. Nolan McLean takes the mound with a 7-6 record, a 3.34 ERA, and a 1.09 WHIP over 113.1 innings. He has allowed 83 hits while recording 135 strikeouts. McLean has pitched well throughout the season, but he faces one of the deepest lineups in baseball.

Injuries: Dedniel Nunez (60-Day IL), Austin Warren (15-Day IL), Clay Holmes (60-Day IL), Justin Hagenman (60-Day IL), Mark Vientos (10-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Los Angeles Dodgers – Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Yamamoto is 10-6 with a 2.78 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP across 119.2 innings. He has surrendered only 80 hits while striking out 113 batters. His ability to limit baserunners has made him one of the National League's top starters.

New York Mets – Nolan McLean

McLean is 7-6 with a 3.34 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP over 113.1 innings. He has struck out 135 batters while allowing only 83 hits. McLean gives the Mets a chance, but he faces a difficult assignment against the Dodgers' lineup.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets Game Pick

• Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers have the advantage with the stronger lineup, the better overall pitching staff, and a proven starter in Yamamoto. Los Angeles has already won the first three meetings this season and enters with the better recent form. New York has relied heavily on Juan Soto for offense, while the Dodgers have several hitters capable of producing throughout the order.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets Over/Under Pick

• Under

Yamamoto and McLean have both posted strong numbers this season and have consistently worked deep into games. Los Angeles owns one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, while New York has struggled to score against quality opponents. Expect both starters to keep the game under control before the bullpens take over in the later innings, with the under cashing.