The red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers will go for their sixth win in a row as they play host to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. The game gets underway 10:10 p.m. ET and Fox Sports Arizona will broadcast the matchup.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Vegas has listed Arizona (+185) as the underdog to Los Angeles (-200). The total stands at eight runs and bettors can take the over for +110 and the under for -130. You can also bet on the game’s spread with the current runline odds sitting at -120 for the Diamondbacks +1.5 runs and +100 for the Dodgers -1.5.
The Dodgers are 77-40 straight up (SU) and 57-60 against the spread (ATS). The team has gained 17.1 units for moneyline bettors while earning 1.7 units ATS. The Diamondbacks are 58-57 SU and have gone 65-50 against the spread. Overall, the team’s gained 1.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 10.7 units ATS.
Dodgers games have an over/under record of 53-57-7 in 2019. Arizona has an over/under record of 56-51-8.
Robbie Ray will get the nod for the D-backs. The left-handed Ray is 10-7 with a 4.03 ERA and 178 strikeouts. He’s 0-2 with 27 strikeouts and a 4.42 ERA against Los Angeles this year (three starts).
The Dodgers are turning to Walker Buehler (10-2, 3.22 ERA). Buehler has 152 strikeouts and 20 walks, along with a 1.00 WHIP. Buehler is 1-0 with 20 strikeouts and a 4.50 ERA over three starts against Arizona this year.
As a unit, Los Angeles’ pitchers have given up 3.8 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 2.99, a WHIP of 1.05 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.2. The bullpen has a 4.05 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 9.2 K/9. In 51 divisional games, Dodgers starters have an ERA of 3.51 and the bullpen’s ERA is 3.76.
The Los Angeles offense has produced 5.4 runs per contest, including 5.7 per game against divisional foes and 5.6 per game over its last five. The team’s hit .268/.333/.463 over its last five games and is 5-0 SU during that stretch.
The Dodgers’ offense has been led by Cody Bellinger, who is hitting .321/.421/.664 with 37 home runs, 88 RBIs, 90 runs and nine stolen bases.
In the visiting dugout, Arizona’s pitching staff allowed 4.6 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 8.75 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.50, along with a K-per-9 of 8.75.
The Diamondbacks offense has slashed .259/.331/.447 on its way to 5.2 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.0 runs per game against divisional foes and 8.4 per game over the team’s last five contests (4-1 SU).
Ketel Marte has sparked Arizona’s hitters and is hitting .319/.382/.575 with 24 home runs, 67 RBIs and 78 runs scored.
The Dodgers are coming off of a 2-1 win against the Cardinals, while the Diamondbacks just got a 6-1 victory over the Phillies.
Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Free MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Diamondbacks, O/U – OVER
Betting Trends
- The over has cashed in just two of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
- The Diamondbacks have hit 14 home runs in their last 10 games, including nine over their last five.
- The Diamondbacks have a team OPS of .778 this season and an OPS of .749 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Dodgers’ OPS sits at .809 overall and .815 versus righties.
- Los Angeles has recorded 21.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 23.2 over its last five.
- The Diamondbacks have won four of their last five games SU while the Dodgers have won eight of their last nine.
