Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers (90-39) face the New York Mets (83-48) at Citi Field on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Kershaw’s Player props for the matchup. Clayton Kershaw is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Chris Bassitt is the probable pitcher for the Mets. The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to win, currently listed at -141. The total runs line is set at 7.5.
Strikeouts
- Kershaw has recorded 88 strikeouts this season – ranking T95th in the MLB – averaging 5.9 per start.
- On the road, Kershaw has recorded 46 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.1 per start.
- Kershaw recorded 5 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Mets.
- Kershaw has recorded 77 strikeouts in his last nine starts against the Mets.
- Kershaw has recorded 38 strikeouts in his last five road starts against the Mets.
- Kershaw has recorded 118 strikeouts in his 15 starts against the Mets since 2010.
- Kershaw has recorded 51 strikeouts in his 7 road starts against the Mets since 2010.
- The Mets have struck out 990 times this season – ranking 26th in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Clayton Kershaw performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Kershaw holds a 7-3 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-1 record from his last five starts.
- Kershaw holds a 10-1 W/L record against the Mets since 2010.
- On the road, Kershaw holds a 4-0 W/L record against the Mets since 2010.
Home Runs Allowed
- Kershaw has allowed 7 home runs in 15 starts this season.
- On the road, Kershaw has allowed 4 home runs in 9 starts this season.
- Kershaw allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Mets.
- Kershaw has allowed 2 home runs in his last three road starts against the Mets.
- Kershaw has allowed 9 home runs in his 15 starts against the Mets since 2010.
- Kershaw has allowed 3 home runs in his 7 road starts against the Mets since 2010.
- The NY Mets have hit 132 home runs this season – ranking 17th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Kershaw has an ERA of 2.64 this season.
- In his last 10 appearances against the Mets, Kershaw has an ERA of 2.65.
- In his last five road appearances against the Mets, Kershaw has an ERA of 1.91.