Los Angeles at New York

Los Angeles is a long way from home playing its fifth straight road game. They're 2-2 on the trip, including a loss as a favorite of -175. The Dodgers are also on a 7-8 overall and are 4-6 in their last 10 road games. New York is 21-9 at home outscoring opponents by +119 runs, the best differential in the majors. They're on a 19-5 run and play their fifth consecutive home contest. The offense is second in on-base percentage and slugging, plus No. 1 in runs scored. Nestor Cortes (3.46 ERA) has a 1.12 ERA at home where he's holding batters to a .170 average with a 40-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 40+ innings. New York has won his last three home starts. Play New York.