Hot-hitting Justin Turner will be looking to extend his 10-game hitting streak as the Los Angeles Dodgers (+110) face off against the New York Mets (-130) at Citi Field on Thursday with the three-game series in the balance. The early total was set at 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115).The Mets (83-48) leveled the series 1-1 after winning 2-1 on Wednesday, their third head-to-head victory in six games this season. Jacob deGrom got the win, allowing one run on three hits over seven innings and striking out nine, and Edwin Diaz earned his 29th save with a scoreless ninth.Starling Marte went 1 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs in the win. Mookie Betts was 1 for 4 with a solo home run for the Dodgers (90-39).
ON THE MOUND
Clayton Kershaw (7-2, 2.64 ERA) is set to take the mound for Los Angeles. The lefty allowed two runs (one earned) over four innings in his last start, a 5-3 home win over the Giants on August 4. He gave up three hits while striking out four and walking one in the no-decision.For New York, righty Chris Bassitt (11-7, 3.34 ERA) will toe the rubber. He has made one prior start against the Dodgers this season, giving up four runs (3 ER) over six innings in a 6-1 road defeat on June 3. He gave up five hits and walked two, while striking out eight in the loss.In his last start on Friday, Bassitt took a no-decision at home against the Rockies. He threw 7.1 innings and gave up four runs on eight hits, striking out one and walking one in the 7-6 win.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Los Angeles has averaged only 3.4 runs a game, down from their season average of 5.4, while slashing worse across the board (.215/.293/.349). Against righties like Bassitt this season, the Dodgers have a .799 OPS, highest in the league. Freddie Freeman is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .950 OPS in 351 at-bats.New York is averaging only 3.0 runs per game in the last five, down from 4.7 for the season, with their slash line dropping across the board (.236/.272/.385). The Mets have a .702 OPS against left-handers in 2022. With a .383 OBP over 130 at-bats, Jeff McNeil has their highest on-base percentage against left-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Los Angeles is 45-23 in away games in 2022, scoring 5.3 runs per game while allowing 3.0 runs. New York has gone 44-21 at their home park this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game while surrendering 3.2. Los Angeles is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings at Citi Field with an average scoreline of 5.5-3.2.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Dodgers lead the NL West by 18 games over the Padres. The Mets lead the NL East by three games over the Braves.
SportsTips’ MLB Pick:
Los Angeles Dodgers (-145)
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