Los Angeles Dodgers defeat New York Mets 8-2: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 8
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 10 runs combined.
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers won by 6 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Clay Holmes (New York Mets): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- MJ Melendez (New York Mets): 2-for-4, 1 RBI.
- Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 10 strikeouts.
- Dalton Rushing (Los Angeles Dodgers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Los Angeles Dodgers covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 6 runs.
Did New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 2.5.
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New York Mets at +157 and the Los Angeles Dodgers at -192. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Los Angeles Dodgers a 63% favorite. The Los Angeles Dodgers won as the favorite at -192: $52.08 profit on a $100 bet.
New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 7-12 in the 2026 regular season (3-6 at home, 4-6 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 17 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 9 times, with 1 push. That made it eight straight losses for the New York Mets.
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 14-4 in the 2026 regular season (9-3 at home, 5-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 10 of 16 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 7 times. That made it three straight wins for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What's next for New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers?
Next for the New York Mets: at the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 17, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: at the Colorado Rockies on Friday, April 17, 2026.