Though they aren\u2019t gaining much ground in the competitive National League East, the New York Mets have to be happy with their play of late. <\/p>\n
MLB Gambling Online \u2013 NY Mets vs. LA Dodgers Preview & Pick<\/strong> New York Mets (43-42 through July 4)<\/strong> Through Monday they\u2019d won eight of their last 12 games. Part of that hot streak was due to an offensive explosion last week. Over the last couple of victories, pitching has been the key. R.A. Dickey and Chris Capuano tossed gems on consecutive days.<\/p>\n Next up for the Mets is Jonathon Niese, who has been solidly above average for most of this season and has seven quality starts in his last nine tries. His splits are odd this season. On the road, he has a better WHIP and opponents hit .251 off him compared to .270 at home, but his ERA is about half a run higher.<\/p>\n Los Angeles Dodgers (37-49 through July 4)<\/strong> The Dodgers\u2019 recent play represents their season in a nutshell. They\u2019ve lost five of six and have failed to top two runs four times over that span. At some point, management will need to bring in some more bats to support Matt Kemp, but it\u2019s a tall order considering the franchise\u2019s financial woes. [dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n Hiroki Kuroda will try to keep New York\u2019s bats at bay on Wednesday. As efficient as he normally is, he\u2019s been shockingly bad against the Mets in his career. Over six starts versus the Mets, Kuroda is 1-4 with a 5.70 ERA. That line includes an uncharacteristic 14 walks and six homers in 30 innings.<\/p>\n NYM are 7-3 in their last 10 overall. The pick:<\/strong><\/p>\n The pick doesn\u2019t feel difficult here. The Dodgers\u2019 offense is struggling, meaning there\u2019s extra pressure on their pitchers to perform, yet Kuroda has a horrible history against the Mets. The red-hot Jose Reyes, who is batting .352 on the year, is a .467 career hitter over 15 at-bats against Kuroda. He should lead the Mets to a road victory over L.A.<\/p>\n
\nDate: <\/strong>Wednesday, July 6, 2011
\nVenue: <\/strong>Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
\nBroadcast: <\/strong>SNY, FSPT
\nNew York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Lines from Bodog<\/strong>
\nMoney Line: Dodgers -120<\/strong>
\nOver\/Under: 7<\/strong>
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\nJonathon Niese (7-7, 3.72)<\/p>\n
\nHiroki Kuroda (6-9, 2.90)<\/p>\nMLB Trends:<\/h3>\n
\nNYM are 7-3 in their last 10 games on grass.
\nOver is 54-26-7 in NYM last 87 Wed. games.
\nLA are 5-16 in their last 21 Wed. games.
\nLA are 2-6 in Kurodas last 8 home starts.
\nLA are 2-6 in Kurodas last 8 starts.<\/p>\n