The Arizona Diamondbacks (47-97) and Los Angeles Dodgers (92-53) play the second game of a three-game set Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Diamondbacks RHP Luke Weaver (3-4, 4.24 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 through 51 IP.
- Allowed three runs, four hits and two walks with four strikeouts across 5 IP in a loss against Texas last time out Wednesday.
- Has posted a 3-1 record and 1.95 ERA in six home starts across 32 1/3 IP, but he is 0-3 with an 8.20 ERA across 18 2/3 IP in four road outings.
Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin (2-1, 2.79 ERA) makes his 11th start and 12th appearance. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 6.5 BB/9 through 38 2/3 IP.
- Allowed one run, three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 3 IP last time out in a 55-pitch no-decision in St. Louis last Thursday.
- Has no record in 9 1/3 IP with a .222 opponent batting average across three starts vs. ARI this season.
Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Diamondbacks +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Dodgers -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +1.5 (+100) | Dodgers -1.5 (-120)
- Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Prediction
Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 2
Money line (ML)
You can’t risk more than two times your potential return on the Dodgers (-210), even if there is a more than good chance they take care of the scuffling Diamondbacks (+210).
AVOID, and look to the run line instead.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
DODGERS -1.5 (-120) are a much better bet on the run line. Weaver has been pitching well lately, but he has been a disaster on the road.
While Gonsolin doesn’t go terribly deep into games, that’s actually a good thing. The Dodgers rank second in the majors with a 2.94 ERA.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 8.5 (-125) is worth a small-unit play only. While Los Angeles should be able to get their fair share of runs, Arizona is always a concern. Case in point, Monday’s game ended up a 5-1 win for the home side as the Under easily connected. However, the Dodgers should be able to pile up more runs against the struggling Weaver.
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