Best MLB Bets Today (Mets vs. Dodgers Predictions in NLCS Game 6)

The New York Yankees have already punched their ticket to the World Series and are waiting for the winner of the NLCS between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

After taking a 3-1 series lead, the Dodgers were rocked in Game 5 in New York, sending the series back to Los Angeles for Game 6 on Sunday night. The Dodgers could finish with a win on Sunday, but a loss would lead to a winner-take-all Game 7 on Monday.

The New York offense had struggled in the NLCS until Game 5 and will rely on lefty Sean Manaea – who led the Mets to a road win in Game 2 of that series – to keep the Dodgers in check on Sunday night.

Los Angeles is opting for a bullpen game, so we should see several different arms on the mound tonight.

Here's a breakdown of my best bets for Game 6 of the NLCS.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Sean Manaea UNDER 4.5 goals allowed (-145)

I'll start with a prop for Manaea in this game, which I love for several reasons.

First of all, the Mets have their backs against the wall for the second time in this series on Sunday. They need to win this game to extend their season, so I expect New York to quickly hit a snag with Manaea if he doesn't get it done early.

However, that wasn't a problem for the left-hander in the postseason.

Manaea allowed just two hits in five innings in the win over the Dodgers in Game 2 and threw seven three-hit innings in Game 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS.

New York's biggest theme – Manaea included – in this series was the walk through Los Angeles.

Given Manaea's strong postseason so far and the Mets having to play a little desperate, I don't think he would stay in the game long enough to give up five hits if he doesn't have a chance early on.

New York Mets-Los Angeles Dodgers UNDER 8.5 (-112)

Yes, every game in this series ended with eight or more runs, and four of them exceeded that 8.5 total

However, I will zigzag while everyone else just zigzags when betting on the total.

Manaea has allowed just five runs (four earned) in three postseason starts, and the Dodgers scored just three runs against him in Game 2 — and didn't manage a single run from the Mets' bullpen in that matchup.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers have shut out the Mets twice in this series, holding them to two runs or fewer in three of the five games. New York did score seven runs in the Dodgers' bullpen in Game 2, but overall Los Angeles' pen was solid this postseason, posting a 2.94 ERA.

Both teams will likely play this game like there is no tomorrow, as the Dodgers would like to avoid a Game 7 and the Mets need to force one.

I'm betting the UNDER with New York's upper arm on the mound this postseason.

Odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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