The Dodgers and Mets have added serious talent to their rosters since their last meeting in October, but will that change the outcome of the series?

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. New York has a 30-20 record overall and a 17-5 record in home games. The Mets are 24-7 in games when they record eight or more hits.