The New York Mets tied the NLCS with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night, and now the series moves to New York for Game 3.

The Mets could have a pitching advantage in this series, especially in Game 3, as they send Luis Severino to the mound against Walker Buehler. In two 2024 playoff appearances, Severino has allowed six earned runs in 12 innings, with New York going 1-1 in those games.

The oddsmakers have this game as the favorite for Game 3, but New York could take control of this best-of-seven series with some strong home games.

Here's a look at the odds, likely pitchers and my best bet for Game 3 of the NLCS.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Los Angeles Dodgers

Walker Buhler: The 2024 season did not go well for Buehler (5.38 ERA) and he struggled mightily in his only postseason start, allowing seven hits and six runs in Game 3 against the San Diego Padres. Can he turn things around and give Los Angeles a chance to take the lead in this series?

New York Mets

Francisco Lindor: The Mets' star shortstop continues to make it big. He hit a home run in Game 2 of the NLCS, helping the Mets win. He now has six hits and two home runs in his last five games. As long as Lindor stays hot, the Mets are a threat to win almost every game this postseason with his clutch gene.

I can't get behind Buehler in any game – especially not at this price.

During the regular season, the Dodgers scored at least three runs in 12 of his 16 starts and he was rocked by the Padres in the NLDS.

If Los Angeles didn't have so many injuries on its roster, there would be almost no way Buehler would even be on the postseason roster.

Severino wasn't particularly successful for the Mets in the playoffs, but he was serviceable, and I expect the Mets offense to be the unit that dominates this matchup.

The Dodgers somehow managed a 9-7 record in Buehler's games during the regular season, but they won't get away with him allowing more than four runs in some innings in the playoffs. Additionally, the Los Angeles bullpen did not slow down this New York offense in a bullpen game in Game 2.

I don't think that will change on Wednesday.

Back the Mets in Game 3 at this price.

Pick: Mets Moneyline (-112)

Odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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