The Arizona Diamondbacks (47-96) open a three-game series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers (91-53) Monday. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (2-9, 4.32 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 98 IP.
- Received a no-decision in Arizona’s 6-5 victory in his lone start against the Dodgers July 30 where he allowed 2 earned runs on 5 hits and 1 walk over 6 innings.
- The Diamondbacks have lost six of Gallen’s last seven starts and are 4-15 when he takes the mound.
Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw (9-7, 3.39 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 106 1/3 IP.
- Had a no-decision against the Diamondbacks May 19 where he allowed 2 runs and 2 hits over 6 innings in a 4-2 Dodgers victory.
- He lasted only 4 innings before leaving with an injury July 3 in his last start but had gone 6 or more innings in nine consecutive starts prior.
Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8:24 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Diamondbacks +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Dodgers -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +2.5 (-130) | Dodgers -2.5 (+105)
- Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)
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Prediction
Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 3
Money line (ML)
PASS on the money line tonight – risking over three times your return isn’t worth the wager.
However, the Dodgers are 11-2 against the Diamondbacks this season and the D-Backs have only one win in L.A.
Arizona has the worst road record in baseball at 19-53, while Los Angeles’ 49-23 home record is tops in the league.
The Dodgers have won three games in a row and five of their last seven. The Diamondbacks have won two straight games but have only three victories in their last 14 outings.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Diamondbacks have a slightly better record against the spread than the Dodgers. They are 71-72 ATS overall while the Dodgers are 69-75 ATS.
However, at 33-39 ATS on the road, only three teams do worse against the spread away from home than Arizona. The Dodgers are 34-38 ATS at home.
Los Angeles has beaten Arizona by 3 or more runs in six of their last seven wins against them, and five of their last six victories have been by at least 3 runs.
Take the DODGERS -2.5 (+105).
Over/Under (O/U)
Eight of the Diamondbacks’ last nine games had totals of 9 or more runs, but 15 of the Dodgers’ last 19 games had fewer than 9 runs.
Seven of the last eight games between the two teams have had totals of at least 9 runs.
Take OVER 7.5 (-130).
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