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After losing six straight coming out of the All Star break, which was preceded by wins in five of eight, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally broke out of their streak of futility on Wednesday night with a online sports betting win over the San Francisco Giants. Although their offense was still somewhat sleeping, a brilliant pitching effort from starter Chad Billingsley, who pitched just his second career shutout, was enough to temporarily halt the bleeding. Now the Dodgers welcome the New York Mets to town, a team experiencing their own slump as losers of three straight, and with wins in just two of their last ten games, for a three-game set.

New York Mets @ Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Stadium

Friday July 22, 2010 – 10:10 PM ET

MLB Betting Line: Dodgers – 120

Team Betting: Mets Preview

Starting Pitcher: Johan Santana (7-5) – L

Forget waiting for the NFL betting New York Giants and New York Jets to begin play next month, fans in the big apple just missed out on Lebron James and company and want to see a winner now to help drown their sorrows. It has been a tough month for the city however, including their beloved Mets who have just two wins in their last 10 contests. Their recent skid has dropped New York to three and a half games back of the Atlanta Braves for the top spot in the division, and if they are going to remain competitive for a chance at that spot, they must find a way to break out of their skid and fast. The Mets will end their six-game road trip here in Los Angeles before heading home to take on the St. Louis Cardinals, and with the regular season winding down, now is the time to make a move.

Team Betting: Dodgers Preview

Starting Pitcher: Vicente Padilla (4-2) – R

Right beside the Giants and San Diego Padres in the division race leading in to the All Star break, the Dodgers are now six games back of top spot and thanks to a win last night only two and a half back of the Wild Card spot. Another excellent pitching performance from an average thrower may be just what Los Angeles needs, and they will look to Vicenta Padilla to put on a show against Santana.

Who To Bet On?

The Los Angeles offense can only sleep for so long before it finally wakes up and brings in some run support, and although Santana hasn’t been bad this season, the Dodgers will need to take advantage of a pitcher that has been inconsistent in a situation where they can’t afford to lose. The Mets once again continue to fall from grace, and although they will likely find the win column some time during their California stay, it likely won’t be on this night.

Bet On Sports Online Pick: Dodgers – 120