The Los Angeles Dodgers (5-2) and Arizona Diamondbacks (3-4) meet Friday for the 2nd game of a 4-game series. First pitch from Chase Field is set for 9:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Dodgers lead 3-2; Los Angeles won the 2022 season series 14-5.
The Dodgers won 5-2 as -155 road favorites Thursday in the series opener. Los Angeles has had solid pitching and batting so far in the season, ranking 2nd in HR (14), 2nd in RBIs (42), 3rd in team ERA (2.14), and T-4th in saves (3).
Arizona was able to steal 2 games from the Dodgers on the road in their season-opening series, winning in 2 low-scoring battles. Pitching for Arizona has proven to be inconsistent so far this season, as it has allowed 5 or more runs in 5 games and a single run in its other 2 games.
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Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters
LHP Clayton Kershaw vs. LHP Madison Bumgarner
Kershaw (1-0, 1.50 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 1 ER on 4 H with 9 K across 6 IP in his debut vs. Arizona Saturday.
- Last season vs. Arizona: 2-0, 0.69 ERA (1 ER, 13 IP), 8 H, 1 ER, 1 BB and 15 K in 2 starts.
- Career vs. Arizona: 21-11, 2.67 ERA (76 ER, 256 IP), 197 H, 76 ER, 65 BB and 285 K in 42 starts.
- Was very solid in away games last year with a 6-3 record and a 2.17 ERA with 15 ER on 43 H and 13 BB with 57 K through 62 1/3 IP across 11 starts.
Bumgarner (0-1, 11.25 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He was roughed up for 5 ER on 4 H and 4 BB with 2 K in 4 IP in his debut vs. L.A. Saturday.
- Last season vs. Los Angeles: 1-2, 4.76 ERA (9 ER, 17 IP), 14 H, 5 BB and 9 K in 3 starts.
- Career vs. LA: 16-18, 3.03 ERA (86 ER, 255 1/3 IP), 225 H, 62 BB and 236 K in 41 starts and 1 relief appearance.
- Struggled at home last year with a 5-6 record, 4.74 ERA with 49 ER on 108 H and 25 BB with 68 K in 93 IP across 17 starts.
Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:12 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-135) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 2
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Dodgers (-220) have not been as dominant as normal vs. Arizona as of late, winning just 6 of the last 10 meetings. Given how Arizona has performed against L.A. this season this line is too risky as a standalone bet, so look for better value on the run line or the total.
Run line/Against the spread
LEAN DODGERS -1.5 (-135).
Four of the last 10 meetings between these clubs has been a 1-run game came down to within 1 run, and they were all in Los Angeles. The Dodgers have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these squads this season, and all came by 3 or more runs.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 8.5 (-105).
The Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings between these clubs and 12-3 in their last 15 meetings. The Under is 5-5 in both the Dodgers’ and the Diamondbacks’ last 10 games dating back to last season.
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