The Los Angeles Dodgers (11-4) open a 3-game road series Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks (6-10). First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
This is the first time the teams have faced each other this season. The Dodgers won 16 of 19 games between the two teams in 2021.
The Dodgers are coming off a series win, taking 2 of 3 games on the road against the San Diego Padres. They have won 10 of their last 12 games.
The Diamondbacks have won 3 of their last 5 games, but dropped 2 of 3 at home last weekend against the New York Mets. They are in last place in the NL West.
Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters
RHP Walker Buehler vs. RHP Merrill Kelly
Buehler (1-1, 4.02 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 6 BB and 11 K in 15 2/3 IP.
- Was nearly perfect against the Diamondbacks in 2021, going 3-0 in 3 starts against them with a 0.89 ERA.
- Has never lost to Arizona in his career, going 4-0 in 11 starts with a 2.25 ERA.
Kelly (1-0, 0.59 ERA) makes his fourth start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 5 BB and 18 K in 15 1/3 IP.
- Has allowed only 1 run this season. Won last start against the Washington Nationals, allowing 1 run on 6 hits in 6 IP.
- Went 0-3 with a 4.24 ERA in 4 starts against the Dodgers in 2021.
Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-117) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-103)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3
Money line
PASS on the money line.
The Dodgers have dominated the Diamondbacks in recent history. They won 16 of 19 games last season and went 12-7 against them in 2021. Buehler has never lost to Arizona while Kelly is 0-4 in 7 career starts against the Dodgers.
While the Diamondbacks have pitched well so far this season with a team ERA of 3.36, everything points to a Dodgers win. But betting them on the money line doesn’t make sense as a single bet because of the price. PASS.
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Run line/Against the spread
All 11 of the Dodgers’ wins this season have been by at least 2 runs. They are 11-4 ATS overall this season.
The Diamondbacks are 9-7 ATS overall and have covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games.
In their 19 games against each other in 2021, the Dodgers won by at least 2 runs in 14 of their 16 victories.
Take DODGERS -1.5 (-117).
Over/Under
Only one of the Dodgers’ last 5 games has had 9 or more runs. Only 6 all season have had 9 or more runs.
The Diamondbacks have only had 4 games this season with 9 or more runs.
Take UNDER 8.5 (-102).
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