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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (19-12) look to keep it rolling as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (13-17) for the 2nd game of a 3-game set Tuesday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

Los Angeles won the series opener 8-4 Monday, cashing as a -139 favorite. It was the 1st time the NL West rivals met since Arizona completed a 3-game sweep in a 2023 NLDS. The Dodgers bullpen delivered 4 scoreless innings while allowing just 2 baserunners, relieving SP James Paxton, who earned the win despite giving up 4 earned runs and issuing 5 free passes.

Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Landon Knack vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Knack (1-1, 3.27 ERA) makes his 3rd career start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9, 7.4 K/9 in 11 innings. Both of his prior outings — the first 2 of his MLB career — came against the Washington Nationals.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 11-2 victory at Nationals Wednesday
Predominantly throws 4-seam fastball and slider

Montgomery (1-1, 2.77 ERA) makes his 3rd start as a member of the Diamondbacks. He features a 0.92 WHIP, 0.7 BB/9, 4.8 K/9 in 13 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 5-1 defeat at St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday
Career vs. Dodgers: 0-2, 5.91 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 7 ER), 3 HR, 3 BB 10 K in 10 2/3 IP
2.0% walk percentage is tied for 5th lowest out of 358 pitchers who have pitched at least 10 innings

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:07 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -104 (bet $104 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+140) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-170)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (-112).

Montgomery may have the edge in the starting pitching matchup. But the Dodgers certainly have the bullpen advantage, especially as the D-backs deal with not having their regular closer RP Paul Sewald, who is out with an oblique injury. Entering Tuesday’s action, the Dodgers ‘pen boasts a 3.64 ERA, good for 4th best in the NL compared to Arizona’s 4.61 ERA, which is 6th highest.

L.A. has the offensive advantage over not just the Diamondbacks, but the entire league when it comes to runs scored (166), hits (295), RBI (162), batting average (.275) and OBP (.353). Expect the Dodgers to win their 8th out of their last 9 games Tuesday night at Chase Field.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The juice on Diamondbacks +1.5 (-170) is too much to lay to get a run and a half against the 1st-place Dodgers.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9.5 (-108).

Montgomery has looked solid even though he signed on the 2nd day of the regular season, as GM Mike Hazen praised the pitcher’s “low heartbeat” and ability to throw strikes.

Knack held a surprisingly .500 Nationals team to 2 earned runs in each of his 2 starts, and he’s averaged an impressive vertical break on his 4-seam fastball.

With Chase Field rating out as the 5th lowest in terms of HR production on Baseball Savant, the potential for major damage from the heavy hitters on both teams is on the lower side.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (18-12) open a 3-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (13-16) Monday night. First pitch for the opener is at 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2024, Tied 8-8 (including postseason) in 2023.

The Dodgers had a 6-game winning streak snapped Sunday in a 3-1 road loss to Toronto. Starter Michael Grove allowed a 3-run 2nd inning and the offense only had 6 hits and a run.

The Diamondbacks salvaged 1 game of their series on the road against Seattle, winning the finale 3-2 behind starter Brandon Pfaadt’s career-high 11 strikeouts. The win snapped a 3-game skid.

Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP James Paxton vs. LHP Tommy Henry

Paxton (2-0, 2.61 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 7.4 BB/9 and 4.8 K/9 through 20 2/3 IP.

Last start: No decision, 4 2/3 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 4-1 road win over Washington Tuesday
Making 1st career appearance vs, Arizona

Henry (1-1, 5.55 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 24 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 14-1 road win over St. Louis Tuesday
Making 1st career appearance vs. Dodgers

Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+110) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 2

Moneyline

The Dodgers have held opponents to 3 or fewer runs in 7 straight games and in 9 of their last 11.

The Diamondbacks have been held to 3 or fewer runs in 4 straight games and in 8 of last 11. They are 2-10 in games in which they score 3 or fewer runs, picking up their 2nd such win on Sunday.

But the Dodgers usually win by more than 1 run when they win, so because I like them to win the opener, it’s better to go with the plus-odds on the run line.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Of the Dodgers’ 18 wins, 14 have been by 2 or more runs.

The Diamondbacks’ last 7 losses and 12 of their 16 losses all season have been by 2 or more runs.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

Four of Henry’s 5 starts this season have had more than 10 total runs. But the Diamondbacks have had 4 consecutive games without surpassing 10 total runs and 9 of their last 11 game have not reached 11 runs.

Six of the Dodgers’ last 8 games have stayed below 11 runs.

BET UNDER 10 (-105).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (12-16) close out their 3-game road series against the Seattle Mariners (15-12) Sunday. First pitch from T-Mobile Park is at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 2-0

The Diamondbacks lost their 3rd straight game and for the 4th time in their last 5 on Saturday, falling 3-1 to the Mariners. It was the 3rd straight game they scored only 1 run.

The Mariners have won 3 in a row and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. They have held opponents to 2 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 9.

Diamondbacks at Mariners projected starters

RHP Brandon Pfaadt vs. RHP Logan Gilbert

Pfaadt (1-1, 4.97 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 29 IP.

Last start: No decision, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 5-3 road loss to St. Louis on Monday
Arizona has lost his last 4 starts

Gilbert (2-0, 1.87 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 0.80 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 33 2/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 4 BB, 6 K in 4-0 road win over Texas in Tuesday
Has allowed 1 run or less in 4 of 5 starts

Diamondbacks at Mariners odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Mariners -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-175) | Mariners -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Diamondbacks at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Diamondbacks 2

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks have scored 3 runs in 3 games and are 1-10 in games in which they score 3 or fewer runs.

Opponents have scored more than 3 runs only once in Gilbert’s 5 starts. Seattle has won 8 of the 10 games and have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 11 of their last 12 games.

Betting Seattle on the moneyline isn’t a bad bet, but there is more money to be made on the run line.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Eleven of Seattle’s last 12 wins have been by at least 2 runs while the Diamondbacks’ last 7 losses and 10 of their last 11 losses have been by multiple runs.

BET MARINER -1.5 (+145).

Over/Under

Each of the first 2 games of the series had totals of 7 or fewer runs.

Seattle’s last 5 games and 9 of their last 10 have not reached 8 total runs and 4 of Gilbert’s 5 starts have not reached 8 total runs.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-115).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (12-15) and Seattle Mariners (14-12) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at T-Mobile Park Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 1-0

The Diamondbacks, who were -124 favorites, lost 6-1 in the series opener Friday with the Under (7.5) hitting in Seattle. Arizona has lost back-to-back games and 7 of 11.

RF Mitch Haniger hit a grand slam in the 6th inning for the Mariners, who cashed as +115 underdogs. Seattle has won 2 straight games and 8 of 10.

Diamondbacks at Mariners projected starters

RHP Slade Cecconi vs. RHP George Kirby

Cecconi (1-0, 3.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start. The rookie allowed 2 earned runs on 2 hits and 0 walks with 3 K’s in 5 1/3 innings in his season debut, a 5-3 road victory over the San Francisco Giants Sunday.

Career road stats: 1-0, 3.63 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 0.98 WHIP in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance
Has never faced Seattle before

Kirby (2-2, 5.33 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 25 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 2-1 loss in 10 innings at Colorado Rockies Sunday
2024 home stats: 2-1, 5.51 ERA (16 1/3 IP, 10 ER), 1.16 WHIP in 3 starts
Has never faced Arizona before

Diamondbacks at Mariners odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Mariners -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165) | Mariners -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -130)

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Diamondbacks at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, Diamondbacks 2

Moneyline

The Mariners (-155) will likely win, but I prefer taking the plus odds on their run line.

PASS. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

While the Mariners have won 8 of their last 10 games straight up, they’ve also been blowing teams out. Ten of their last 11 victories have been by multiple runs, while Arizona’s last 6 losses have all been by 2 or more.

Kirby has allowed 2 or fewer runs in back-to-back starts. He should be able to keep the struggling Diamondbacks in check for 5+ innings while the Seattle offense goes to work against Arizona’s rookie starter.

BET MARINERS -1.5 (+140).

Over/Under

While Kirby has allowed 2 runs or fewer in 3 of his 5 starts this season, I do worry about Seattle’s offense putting up a lot of runs early against Ross. Arizona has scored a total of just 2 runs over its last 2 games, so I would lean Under in this spot; however, 7.5 is a little low for my liking.

LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-130).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Seattle Mariners odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (12-14) and the Seattle Mariners (13-12) play Friday in the 1st of 3 games this weekend. First pitch at T-Mobile Park is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: 1st meeting; Seahawks won 2-1 last season

Arizona is onto their final series of a 10-game road trip, which began with a 5-0 loss at San Francisco April 18 and watched the D-back flip-flop wins and losses since, going 3-4. LF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. raised his batting average to .300 after going 10-for-24 (.417) over his last 5 games and is tied with 2B Ketel Marte for the team lead in HRs (5).

Seattle is in 1st place by a half game in the AL West after winning 7 of last 9, including 2 of 3 midweek at Texas in Arlington. After a slow start to the season, CF Julio Rodriguez has turned it up a notch at the plate with 6 multi-hit games in his last 8 games. Plus, his 7 SBs are tied for 3rd most in the AL.

Diamondbacks at Mariners projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. LHP Emerson Hancock

Gallen (3-1, 3.00 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 27 innings.

Allowed season-high 5 ER on 9 H (2 HR), 1 BB in 5 IP in 7-3 loss at San Francisco Saturday in last start
Sports career 3.65 ERA on the road (340 1/3 IP, 138 ER) in 60 starts vs a 2.77 home ERA (354 IP, 109 ER) in 60 starts

Hancock (2-2, 6.10 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 20 2/3 innings.

Originally drafted by Arizona in 2017 out of high school in 38th round but did not sign
Had 11.42 ERA after first 2 starts of season but recorded back-to-back quality starts, including 1-run ball over 6 innings in last outing, a 10-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies at Coors Field Sunday

Diamondbacks at Mariners odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:37 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Mariners +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+130) | Mariners +1.5 (-156)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Diamondbacks at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Arizona 4, Seattle 3

Moneyline

BET ARIZONA (-130).

Entering Friday, Seattle had the highest team K% in baseball (27.6%) and Gallen has at least 6 K’s in each of his last 4 starts. The Mariners have also hit the least number of doubles, and C Cal Raleigh who leads the team in HRs (6) may have cooled off offensively after having to undergo an emergency dental procedure Wednesday.

Run line

PASS.

Seattle +1.5 (-156) is the hotter team coming into this one, and it’s at home. My lean would be to take the run and a half if I had to make a play.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-115).

MLB Park Factor calculates T-Mobile Park to produce the least amount of runs per game. Plus, Hancock has pitched much better lately, so this could turn into a bit of a pitchers’ duel. Only 5 pitchers out of 121 who have gone at least 20 innings this year have a lower BB% than Hancock (3.3%), so it’s unlikely the D-backs will generate much traffic on the basepaths.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (11-13) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (10-13) Tuesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Cards walked it off Monday night as 2B Nolan Gorman hit a 2-run shot to win it 5-3. We cashed 2 of 3 bets here as RHP Lance Lynn fell short of the 16.5-out threshold with 5 innings. He allowed 3 runs over 7 hits and 3 walks while fanning 7 in an uneconomical 5 innings. Arizona led 3-0 after 5 innings as 3B Eugenio Suarez went 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs. D-Backs RHP Brandon Pfaadt actually had a perfect game going until the 6th.

The Cards struck for 2 in the 6th, and 1B Paul Goldschmidt ended a 20-game drought with a homer in the 7th to tie it. Gorman entered the game as a defensive substitution in the 8th, and he took the first pitch he saw 425 feet into the right field stands to end an 0-for-19 slump in the 9th. The Cards’ pen threw 4 shutout innings in the W.

Diamondbacks at Cardinals projected starters

LHP Tommy Henry vs. LHP Steven Matz

Henry (0-1, 6.87 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.80 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 over 18 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K last Tuesday against Chicago Cubs
1 career start vs. Cards: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 7 K Aug. 19, 2022

Matz (1-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 in 20 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 4 K Wednesday against Oakland A’s
Last 5 starts vs. Arizona: 2-1, 2.15 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 23 K in 29 1/3 IP

Diamondbacks at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Cardinals -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-185) | Cardinals -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Diamondbacks at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 4, Cardinals 3

Moneyline

Henry has been the tale of 2 tapes thus far. In 2 home starts, he has yet to go 5 IP and allowed 5 ER. In 2 road starts, in Colorado and Atlanta mind you, he went 5 and allowed 2 ER in each. The Cards are 3-1 against left-handers this season, but Henry is the kind of lefty that predominately gives St. Louis trouble. Matz has given up 9 runs (6 earned) in his last 2 starts, and Arizona gets to him.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS +115.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m foregoing the spread here and zoning in on Henry. We mentioned his drastic home/road splits, albeit in a small sample size. He has a 9.9 K/9 in 2 road starts as opposed to 7.6 at home. He struck out 7 Cards over 5 1/3 IP in his only start against them.

Take TOMMY HENRY OVER 4.5 STRIKEOUTS (+110).

Upon logging into BetMGM, there was a 33% MLB Odds Boost, which makes this a beefy +146.

Over/Under

The Under 8.5 prevailed Monday. The Over is now 3-6-1 for Arizona in its last 10, and St. Louis is 3-7. It’s slated to be 60 degrees with a light 6-mph gust swirling out to right-center.

We said this was dicey Monday, and it’s dicey again Tuesday. But take the value and LEAN UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (11-12) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (9-13) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: D-backs lead 2-1

The Diamondbacks, who are coming off a 4-game split at San Francisco, are feast or famine. They are 5-5 in their last 10, and one stretch saw them lose 5-0 and follow that up with a 17-1 win. Arizona took 2 of 3 at home against St. Louis 2 weekends ago. The D-backs are tied for 3rd with 5.7 runs per game and 4th with a .334 OBP.

The Cards were swept at home by the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend. They were outscored 16-6 as the Cards repeatedly left the bases loaded and failed to drive in runners in scoring position with less than 2 outs — Five of those 6 runs were scored in the Saturday game. 1B Paul Goldschmidt was dropped from 2nd to 5th in the order Sunday as he’s hitting .179 with 1 homer and 8 RBIs.

Diamondbacks at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Brandon Pfaadt vs. RHP Lance Lynn

Pfaadt (1-1, 5.32 ERA) makes his 5th start of 2024. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 over 23 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 5-3 home defeat vs. Chicago Cubs Wednesday
April 12 vs. Cards: No-decision, 6 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 9-6 home loss

Lynn (1-0, 2.18 ERA) also makes his 5th start of the season. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 20 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 3-2 victory at Oakland Athletics Tuesday
Last 5 regular-season starts vs. D-backs: 3-1, 3.30 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 33 K in 30 IP

Diamondbacks at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:25 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Cardinals -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+150) | Cardinals +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Diamondbacks at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 4, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

Lynn’s biggest issue has been giving up the long ball, and he has given up 4 of them this year. Three came in one start, though. Busch Stadium has played like a pitcher’s paradise thus far, and the Cards got to Pfaadt for 6 runs 10 days ago.

Take the CARDINALS (-110) to snap their 4-game losing streak.

Run line/Against the spread

I’m foregoing the spread here and honing in on Lynn. He has gone exactly 6 IP in his last 5 starts against Arizona. He went 7 IP in his last start, and he admitted his game plan was to allow hitters to swing early in counts and get themselves out. He was fine with just 1 K. The Diamondbacks are the 2nd-toughest team to whiff, and I could see a similar gameplan.

Take LANCE LYNN OVER 16.5 OUTS (-120).

Over/Under

This one is dicey, but I’m siding with the Under. These teams hit 2 Unders in Arizona, more of a hitters’ park. Arizona is 4-5-1 O/U in their last 10, and St. Louis is 3-7.

Take the UNDER 8.5 (-105).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (10-11) and San Francisco Giants (9-12) play the 3rd game of their 4-game series Saturday afternoon. First pitch from Oracle Park is at 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1.

After getting shut out 5-0 in the opener, the Diamondbacks exploded for a 17-1 win in starter Jordan Montgomery’s debut for the team. He allowed 1 run in 6 innings. They are 4-3 in their last 7 games.

The Giants had their 2-game winning streak snapped. They have won 4 of their last 6 games. 3B Matt Chapman has provided a jolt to the offense with 9 extra-base hits, 12 RBI and 12 R on the young season.

Diamondbacks at Giants projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. LHP Kyle Harrison

Gallen (3-0, 1.64 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 through 22 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 5-0 home win over Cardinals on Sunday
Has allowed 1 or fewer runs in 3 of his 4 starts

Harrison (2-1, 4.70 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 23 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 4-3 road win over Miami on Monday
Has allowed 3+ runs in 3 of 4 starts this season

Diamondbacks at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Giants +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+140) | Giants +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Diamondbacks at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Giants 2

Moneyline

Gallen has been great this season. He allowed 3 of his 4 ER on the road this season but has allowed only 1 run in his 3 other starts, and Arizona is 3-1 when he is on the mound.

The Giants lost Harrison’s only home start this season, a 5-3 loss to Washington on April 9. He allowed 3 runs in 6 innings.

Betting the Diamondbacks to win isn’t a bad bet at -125, but their track record this season with Gallen on the mound makes the run line and the plus-odds there even better.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The Diamondbacks have scored 5 or more runs in all Gallen’s starts. All 3 wins when he started were by multiple runs.

Six of the Giants’ last 7 losses were by more than 1 run.

Nine of the Diamondbacks’ 10 wins have been by multiple runs.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+140).

Over/Under

Seven of Arizona’s last 10 games have had 8 or fewer total runs.

Seven of the last 9 meetings between the 2 teams have had 8 it fewer runs.

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (9-11) and San Francisco Giants (9-11) play the 2nd game of a 4-game series Friday. First pitch from Oracle Park is at 10:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Giants lead 1-0

The Diamondbacks have lost 2 straight and 3 of their last 4. They opened the series with a 5-0 loss Thursday as starting RHP Ryne Nelson was forced to leave in the 2nd inning after getting hit by a line drive on his pitching arm. It was the 1st time they were shut out this season.

The Giants have won back-to-back games for the 2nd time this season. They have won 3 of their last 4 games.

Diamondbacks at Giants projected starters

LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. LHP Blake Snell

Montgomery (10-11, 3.20 ERA in 2023) makes his 2024 debut. He had a 1.19 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 188 2/3 IP in 32 starts last season with the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers.

Went 3-1 with a 2.90 ERA in 5 postseason appearances last year for the World Series champion Rangers
0-2 with a 2.19 ERA in 2 career starts vs. Giants

Snell (0-2, 12.86 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.86 WHIP, 4 BB and 9 K in 7 innings.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 7 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 9-4 road loss to Tampa Bay Rays Sunday
5-1 with a 1.11 ERA in 8 career starts vs. Arizona

Diamondbacks at Giants odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Giants -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-190) | Giants -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Diamondbacks at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

Arizona (+110) has been waiting for the debut of Montgomery, as LHP Eduardo Rodriguez was placed on the 60-day IL.

But the issue for Arizona has mostly been the back end of the bullpen while closer Paul Sewald has been out. It has already blown 5 save opportunities in 20 games.

Snell has struggled early on but has been nearly perfect in his career against Arizona.

Montgomery probably won’t go deep into the game in his debut, so Arizona will need to rely on the bullpen.

BET GIANTS (-130).

Run line/Against the spread

Three of the Giants’ last 7 wins have been by only 1 run. The Diamondbacks have four 1-run losses this season.

Betting the D’Backs to cover +1.5 at -190 isn’t a good bet, but with Snell’s struggles early this season, despite his career numbers against Arizona, this feels like a game where Arizona has a lead from a strong Montgomery debut, only to have the bullpen fail.

PASS.

Over/Under

Both of Snell’s starts this season have had 9 or more total runs.

Five of Arizona’s last 6 games have not reached 9 total runs.

The Giants’ last 2 games have not reached 9 total runs, but 3 of their last 6 have.

Seven of the last 8 meetings have not reached 9 runs.

BET UNDER 8 (-110).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (9-10) and San Francisco Giants (8-11) open a 4-game series at Oracle Park Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Diamondbacks won 7-6 last season

The Diamondbacks lost to the Chicago Cubs 5-3 Wednesday, closing as -122 favorites. They lost 2 of 3 in that series yet have won 5 of their last 8. Arizona is 10-9 against the spread (ATS).

The Giants beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on the road Wednesday, winning 2 of 3 in that series. They have traded off winning and losing in their last 8 games and are 8-11 ATS on the season.

Diamondbacks at Giants projected starters

RHP Ryne Nelson vs. RHP Logan Webb

Nelson (1-2, 5.27 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 13 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 4-2 home victory vs. St. Louis Cardinals Saturday
2023 road splits: 6-3, 3.46 ERA (88 1/3 IP, 34 ER — 12 HR), 23 BB, 65 K in 15 starts and 1 relief appearance

Webb (1-1, 3.80 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 23 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 11-2 victory at Tampa Bay Rays Saturday
2023 home splits: 7-6, 2.26 ERA (111 2/3 IP, 28 ER — 8 HR), 15 BB, 100 K in 16 starts

Diamondbacks at Giants odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +144 (bet $100 to win $144) | Giants -172 (bet $172 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-152) | Giants -1.5 (+126)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Diamondbacks at Giants picks and predictions

Prediction

Giants 4, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s not great value here either way, and the Giants (-172) have lost 2 of their last 3 at home and are 3-3 straight up at Oracle Park this season. Their value isn’t great here, and it should be avoided.

Run line/Against the spread

BET DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-152).

The Giants have traded off winning and losing in 8 straight games, and that has expanded through all or part of 3 series. San Fran has dropped 3 of its last 5 at home and is just 1-5 ATS at home, winning by 1 in 2 of its 3 wins.

The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, have played 6 games as on the road and lost in Atlanta by 1 in 2 of those. They are 3-3 ATS away. While Nelson hasn’t been as consistent as Webb this season, he was strong on the road last season. Expect the Diamondbacks to keep this one close.

Take DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-152).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 8 (-172).

The Diamondbacks have gone Under in 4 of their last 5 games, and they are 0-3 O/U in Nelson’s 3 starts this season.

Arizona is 9-10 O/U on the season. The Giants have gone Under in 5 of their last 8 games. They have scored 4 or fewer in 4 straight games and have allowed 3 or fewer in 2 of their last 3.

Considering the strength of the starting pitching as well, back UNDER 8 (-172).

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