Top MLB Betting Odds & Picks for Thursday, September 1st (2022)

There is an eight-game MLB slate this Thursday. Two moneyline plays, one a favorite and one an underdog round out the plays for the week.

Clayton Kershaw is making his first start since August 4. Clayton Kershaw is a future Hall of Famer. Chris Bassitt is 0-2 with a 5.25 ERA in two career starts against the Dodgers. The Mets have struggled against left-handed pitchers all year. New York's winning percentage against southpaws is worse than their winning Percentage against right-handers.

The Red Sox are 8.0 games out of a wild card spot. They have gone 15-23 since the All-Star break. Their bullpen has a league-worst 5.88 ERA and .336 BABIP over the last 30 days. The Rangers have won six of their last eight road games against teams with a losing record.