Sun May 25 22:50:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Dodgers and Mets Clash in Sunday Night Baseball Showdown**
**New York, NY -** The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets will face off tonight in the rubber match of their three-game series at Citi Field. After splitting the first two games, with the Dodgers taking a 7-5 victory in 13 innings on Friday and the Mets responding with a 5-2 win on Saturday, the stakes are high.
Landon Knack (2-1, 6.17 ERA) is slated to start for the Dodgers (32-20), while the Mets (31-21) will send Kodai Senga (4-3, 1.43 ERA) to the mound. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Sunday Night Baseball; check your local listings or contact your TV provider for channel information.
DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Mets as slight favorites with a -115 money line. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5.
SportsLine’s projection model, which has a strong track record on MLB picks, is favoring the “Over” at 8.5 runs. The model projects a combined score of 10.2 runs. The model notes the Dodgers have been prolific at scoring runs this season and are second in MLB with 291 runs scored in 51 games (5.7), while the Mets are 13th with 223 runs in 51 games (4.4).
The Dodgers have historically performed well against the Mets, winning nine of their last 12 matchups. However, they will need to overcome their road woes, as they are 13-12 away from home this season, while the Mets boast an impressive 18-6 record at Citi Field.
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