The Los Angeles Dodgers (62-42) continue their six-game road trip with the first game of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (32-71). First pitch is set for 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Tony Gonsolin is the projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers. He is 2-1 with a 2.38 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 10.9 K/9 and 5.6 BB/9 in 34 IP over eight starts and one relief appearance.
This will be Gonsolin’s third start of the year against the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers have won both games but he has not received a decision in either; he pitched 7 2/3 combined innings with a 2.35 ERA in the two meetings.
RHP Zac Gallen is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 1-5 with a 4.80 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 and 4.6 BB/9 in 50 2/3 IP over 11 starts.
Arizona has lost Gallen’s last eight starts. He allowed a season-high 7 earned runs through 4 innings of work July 23 at the Chicago Cubs in his last start.
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Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -1.5 (-120) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (+100)
- Over/Under: 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Prediction
Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 4
Money line (ML)
The Dodgers are 8-2 against the Diamondbacks this season and 3-0 at Chase Field. Only four teams in the majors have more road wins than the Dodgers’ 29. They are 6-2 when Gonsolin starts.
Only the Baltimore Orioles have fewer home wins than the Diamondbacks’ 19 at Chase Field. They are playing better lately though, winning their last four games at home and six of their last nine overall.
Take the DODGERS (-190).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Dodgers are only 49-55 ATS this season and 24-29 ATS on the road. 12 of their last 14 wins have been by 2 or more runs.
The Diamondbacks are 27-22 ATS at home. They are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games but are only 3-7 ATS against the Dodgers this season.
Take the DODGERS -1.5 (-120).
Over/Under (O/U)
Over 60% of the games at Chase Field have gone Over the projected total. Only two ballparks have higher Over percentages this season.
Six of the Diamondbacks’ last nine games have had totals of 9 or more runs.
Half of the 10 games in the season series had totals of 9 or more runs.
Take OVER 9 (-115).
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