The Arizona Diamondbacks are traveling west to take on their divisional rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The matchup will begin at 10:10 p.m. ET and Fox Sports Arizona will be airing the game.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Arizona (+190) is the underdog to Los Angeles (-210) and Vegas has the Over/Under for this night game at 9 runs. Odds for wagering on the game’s total currently stand at -110 for both the over and the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s spread with the most recent runline odds standing at -115 for the Diamondbacks +1.5 runs and -105 for the Dodgers -1.5.
The Dodgers are 57-29 straight up (SU) and 41-45 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 13.3 units for moneyline bettors while earning 1.4 units ATS. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks are 43-43 SU and have gone 48-38 ATS. In total, the club has gained 1.4 units for moneyline bettors and 6.7 units ATS.
Dodgers games have an over/under record of 41-39-6 thus far in 2019. Arizona has an over/under record of 43-38-5.
Right-hander Taylor Clarke is the projected starter for the visiting Diamondbacks. Clarke is 2-3 with a 6.10 ERA and 31 strikeouts. He’s 1-1 with seven strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA against Los Angeles this year (two starts).
The Dodgers are sending righty Ross Stripling (3-2, 3.08 ERA) to the mound. Stripling has 52 strikeouts and 17 walks to his credit, along with a 1.20 WHIP. Stripling is 0-0 with 10 strikeouts and a 0.87 ERA over two starts against Arizona this year.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 3.8 runs per game overall in 2019 as a unit. Its starting pitching staff has an ERA of 3.01, a WHIP of 1.04 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 9.0. The bullpen has a 4.26 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 8.9 K/9. In 38 divisional games, Dodgers starters have an ERA of 3.31 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.21.
Los Angeles’ hitters have put up 5.3 runs per contest, including 6.1 per game against divisional foes and 7.2 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .290/.365/.516 over its last five matchups and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
The Dodgers’ offense has been led by first baseman Cody Bellinger and third baseman Justin Turner. Bellinger is slashing .346/.442/.695 with 27 home runs, 67 RBIs, 67 runs and eight steals, and Turner’s line sits at .301/.386/.452 with nine homers, 33 RBIs and 44 runs.
In the other dugout, Arizona’s pitching staff allowed 4.6 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.26 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8.70 K/9. The bullpen has managed an ERA of 4.45, along with a K-per-9 of 8.44.
Diamondbacks hitters have slashed .258/.324/.447 on their way to 5.1 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.0 runs per game against divisional foes and 4.8 per game over the team’s last five contests (3-2 SU).
Arizona’s offense has been fueled by Ketel Marte and Eduardo Escobar, who’ve collectively launched 38 home runs. Marte is slashing .309/.357/.571 with 20 home runs, 52 RBIs and 55 runs scored, while Escobar (.292/.351/.541) is up to 18 homers, 64 RBIs and 55 runs scored.
The Diamondbacks have lost 0.8 units and are 33-25 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has cashed in 26 of those games, compared to 30 that’ve gone under against righty starters. On the other hand, the Dodgers have netted 9.3 units and are 32-27 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher. The over’s hit in 27 of those games, compared to 26 which went under the total.
Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Diamondbacks, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has cashed in three of Arizona’s last seven outings.
- The Diamondbacks have a team OPS of .772 this season and an OPS of .737 against right-handed pitchers. The Dodgers’ OPS stands at .823 overall and .812 against righties.
- Los Angeles has posted 25.3 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 28.8 over its last five.
- The Diamondbacks have hit six home runs in their last 10 games. The Dodgers have hit 17 over their last 10.
