The top two teams in the National League collide when the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets open a three-game series on Tuesday at Citi Field in Queens. The Dodgers (89-38) own the best record in baseball and have won eight of their last 10 games. Meanwhile the Mets (82-47) are tied with the Astros for the second best record in the majors.

Los Angeles is a -140 favorite in the latest Dodgers vs. Mets odds from Caesars Sportsbook while New York is a +118 underdog. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. The game is one of 15 on the MLB schedule for Monday. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our MLB odds page.)

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