The New York Mets (38-23) and the LA Dodgers (37-24) play the third game of a 4-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the three best pitcher strikeout props for Thursday's 13-game schedule

Pete Alonso provided a bright spot Thursday: He went 3-for-4 with a home run and provided the Mets’ lone RBI with runners in scoring position. After the Dodgers opted to intentionally walk Juan Soto to put runners on first and second with one out in the eighth inning, Alonso hit a single.

Francisco Lindor broke his toe in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, but as of now he's not headed to the Injured List despite sitting out Thursday's finale.

Francisco Lindor is not immediately headed to the injured list after his toe was broken by a pitch in the New York Mets’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers

Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in five runs, Griffin Canning held baseball’s best offense scoreless for six innings and the New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1

Griffin Canning was exceptional for the Mets this evening. Over six innings, he allowed three hits and one walk against seven strikeouts. He looked completely in control, keeping batters off balance.

The New York Mets entered Wednesday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers fresh off a crushing extra-inning loss. The Mets needed only one more inning to beat the Dodgers for a second straight day,

The Dodgers made history when they opened the season with eight straight wins, something no reigning World Series champion had ever done. But they’ve been just a shade above mediocre since then. “I wouldn't say [I’m] worried.