The Arizona Diamondbacks (2-5) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (5-2) for the second game of a four-game set at Chase Field Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET. We analyze the Dodgers-Diamondbacks MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Thursday: The Dodgers won 6-3 for their third win in a row, while the Diamondbacks lost a second straight.
Dodgers at Diamondbacks: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Tony Gonsolin vs. RHP Zac Gallen
Gonsolin in 2019: 4-2, 2.93 ERA (13 ER, 40 IP) in 11 games, including six starts
- Gonsolin makes his first appearance of 2020 in what is expected to be a bullpen game for the Dodgers.
- Diamondbacks 3B Eduardo Escobar is 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs in his career vs. Gonsolin.
Gallen this season: 0-0, 2.25 ERA (1 ER, 4 IP), 6 K in one start
- Gallen is 0-1 with a 3.48 ERA in two career starts against Los Angeles with 11 strikeouts in 10 1/3 innings.
- He had a 2.20 ERA (7 ER, 28 2/3 innings) in five starts at Chase Field last year.
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Dodgers at Diamondbacks: Key injuries
(List of injuries around the league)
Dodgers
- RP Joe Kelly (appealing suspension) available
Diamondbacks
- RP Corbin Martin (elbow) out
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Dodgers at Diamondbacks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Diamondbacks 6, Dodgers 3
Moneyline (ML)
The Dodgers (-134) are slight favorites vs. the DIAMONDBACKS (+125), who look to avoid a three-game skid. Gallen has been very good for Arizona (2.83 ERA, 9 starts) since being acquired in a trade-deadline deal from the Miami Marlins last season. That, combined with a bullpen game for the Dodgers, makes the DIAMONDBACKS (+125) the BEST BET.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
Take the DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-129). The Dodgers are -1.5 (+105). After losing Thursday night, Arizona will ride Gallen to not only cover the +1.5 line, but win straight up.
Over/Under (O/U)
The O/U is 9.5 with odds of -110 on both sides. After the O/U 9 pushed on my pick Thursday night – unless you waited and let the line climb to 9.5 before wagering – Arizona’s pitching will keep the Los Angeles offense in check Friday. Arizona’s games have gone Under in four of their seven games this season. Take the UNDER 9.5 (-110).
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