Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets 9/1/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The top two teams in the National League will square off on Thursday night, when the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the New York Mets from Citi Field. The Dodgers (90-39) are 22 games above .500 on the road and own the best overall record in the majors. Last night, Los Angeles OF Mookie Betts hit his 32nd home run of the season during a 2-1 road loss against New York.

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw (7-3 2.64 ERA) will head to the hill for the Dodgers in this contest. Through 85 plus innings, Kershaw has struck out 88 batters and owns a sparkling 0.98 WHIP.

The New York Mets have won 44 of their 65 home games and hold a three-game lead over Atlanta for the top spot in the NL East Division. On Wednesday, New York SP Jacob deGrom (4-1) limited Los Angeles to three hits and struck out nine batters across seven frames. All-Star OF Starling Marte hit a two-run shot to provide the offense for the Mets (83-48).

The Mets will turn to thirty-three year old righty Chris Bassitt (11-7 3.34 ERA) in the series finale. New York has won Bassitt’s last five starts and he has allowed just six earned runs over his last 33 plus frames.