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Toronto Blue Jays at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (43-52) and Arizona Diamondbacks (49-47) wrap up a 3-game set at Chase Field Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 2-0

After taking the Friday opener 5-4 as +107 underdogs, the Diamondbacks won 12-1 as -130 favorites Saturday — the Over cashed in both games. RF Corbin Carroll hit 2 homers and had 6 RBIs in Saturday’s victory, while rookie SP Yilber Díaz yielded just 1 run on 4 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings for his 1st career win — in just his 2nd MLB outing.

Blue Jays SP José Berríos allowed 4 or more runs for a 3rd straight time in taking the loss. While Toronto has lost back-to-back games, it is still 4-3 over its last 7 games.

Blue Jays at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Yusei Kikuchi vs. RHP Zac Gallen

Kikuchi (4-8, 4.00 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 101 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 7 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 13 K in 4-3 loss at San Francisco Giants Tuesday
  • 2024 road stats: 2-2, 3.74 ERA (43 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.48 WHIP, 10.8 K/9 in 9 starts
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks: 0-1, 3.45 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.21 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 in 3 starts, including 0-0 with 1.93 ERA (4 2/3 IP, 1 ER) in 1 start last year

Gallen (6-5, 3.33 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 73 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER (5 R), 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 6-2 home defeat to Atlanta Braves Tuesday
  • 2024 home stats: 4-3, 2.36 ERA (42 IP, 11 ER), 1.02 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 7 starts
  • Career vs. Blue Jays: 1 road start (July 15, 2023), loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 5-2 defeat

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Blue Jays at Diamondback odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Diamondbacks -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-160) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Blue Jays at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 4, Blue Jays 3

Moneyline

The DIAMONDBACKS (-155) should complete the sweep against the Blue Jays, who have been outscored 17-5 so far in this series.

Kikuchi has lost 3 straight decisions, and Toronto is 0-5 in his last 5 starts. While Gallen did give up 4 earned runs in his last outing — Tuesday at Atlanta — he has allowed 1 run or fewer in 4 of his 7 home starts this season.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (-155).

Run line/Against the spread

Arizona -1.5 (+135) may hit, but expecting the Diamondbacks to beat the Blue Jays by multiple runs in back-to-back games is a tough ask. However, laying -160 to bet the Blue Jays +1.5 is also a little expensive.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

Kikuchi has allowed 2 earned runs or fewer in back-to-back outings, while Gallen has given up an average of 1.57 runs per game in 7 home starts this year. Toronto is also the 24th-ranked offense in MLB this season, averaging just 4.02 runs per game.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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Toronto Blue Jays at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Toronto Blue Jays at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (43-51) and Arizona Diamondbacks (48-47) play the 2nd contest of a 3-game series Saturday. First pitch from Chase Field is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 1-0

Arizona opened the 3-game interleague set Friday night with a 5-4 comeback victory against Toronto. It was a seesaw affair, as Arizona took a 2-0 lead after 4 innings, before Toronto built a picket fence with 1 run each in innings 5 through 8. Arizona tied it up 4-4 in the bottom of the 8th, and walked it off in the bottom of the 9th with a Geraldo Perdomo sac fly to score Corbin Carroll.

The Blue Jays have still won 4 of the past 6 games despite the loss, with the offense averaging 5.4 runs per game (RPG). The Over is 5-1 in the 6-game span, all on the road.

The Diamondbacks have won 3 in a row, their longest success streak since a 4-game run from June 1-4. Arizona has also been on quite the Over run, going high on the total at a 9-1-1 clip in the previous 11 contests, and 13-3-1 across the past 17 outings.

In interleague play, Toronto is 12-12 so far this season, while Arizona has managed a 12-15 mark. Against RHP, the Jays are 36-40, while the D-Backs are 34-29.

Blue Jays at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Jose Berrios vs. RHP Yilber Diaz

Berrios (8-6, 3.76 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 115 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 10 K in 5-4 road win in 10 innings vs. Seattle Mariners Sunday
  • 2024 road splits: 2-5, 4.55 ERA (57 1/3 IP, 29 ER), 1.22 WHIP, .258 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 15 BB, 48 K in 10 starts (1 CG)
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks: 1-0, 0.73 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 1 ER), 0.89 WHIP, 8.0 K/9 in 2 starts

Diaz (0-0, 1.50 ERA) makes his 2nd career start. He has a 0.83 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 6 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 5-4 home loss in 11 innings vs. Atlanta Braves Monday in his MLB debut
  • 2024 home splits (minors): 1-2, 6.04 ERA (28 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 13 BB, 39 K in 6 starts

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Blue Jays 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 12:10 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Diamondbacks -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-192) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+158)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -102)

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Blue Jays at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (+116) are a worth a look as short ‘dogs on the road against the Diamondbacks (-134), who turn to Diaz for just his 2nd career outing.

While the rookie did a tremendous job in his major league debut against a tough team, it won’t get any easier against a Toronto offense that has been producing lately.

Run line/Against the spread

The Blue Jays +1.5 (-192) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return if you need some insurance, and you just cannot bring yourself to back Toronto straight up.

If you like Toronto, play it straight up, although the Blue Jays are an impressive 7-0 in the past 7 games as an underdog on the run line. It has 4 outright wins as a ‘dog during the span, while losing the other 3 times by just a single run, including Friday.

PASS, though, as this is just too expensive.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-120) is the lean, but wager a half-unit play at most.

The Over has cashed in 3 in a row for Toronto, and 5 of the past 6 outings.

For Arizona, it’s been all about the Over lately, cashing at a 9-1-1 clip in the previous 11 outings, with a push in Diaz’s MLB debut Monday against the Braves.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (44-45) and San Diego Padres (49-44) close out a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Petco Park is at 4:10 p.m. ET (Roku). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 5-4

The Diamondbacks, after losing Friday’s opener on a walk-off homer, scored 3 runs in the 10th inning to win 7-5 Saturday and even the series. They are 5-2 in their last 7 games.

Saturday’s loss for the Padres was just their 4th in their last 16 games overall and their 2nd in their last 11 at home.

Diamondbacks at Padres projected starters

RHP Ryne Nelson vs. RHP Dylan Cease

Nelson (5-6, 5.42 ERA) makes his 14th start and 16th appearance. He has a 1.56 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 73 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 6-5 road loss to Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday
  • 2024 vs. Padres: 1-1, 9.72 ERA (8 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 2.28 WHIP, 4.3 K/9 in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Padres: 2-3, 6.95 ERA (33 2/3 IP, 26 ER), 1.57 WHIP, 6.1 K/9 in 7 starts

Cease (7-7, 4.24 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 102 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 7-0 road loss to Texas Rangers Tuesday
  • Has allowed 4+ runs 6 times this season, 3 times in his last 4 outings
  • 2024 vs. Diamondbacks: 1-0, 1.35 ERA (6 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 3 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 1 start, a 7-1 road win May 3
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks: 1-0, 1.84 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.41 WHIP, 9.8 K/9 in 2 starts

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Diamondbacks at Padres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:36 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Padres -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-150) | Padres -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Diamondbacks at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 8, Diamondbacks 6

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks are 2 walk-off hits from a 7-game winning streak. They have scored 7 runs or more in 4 straight games.

But Nelson has struggled against the Padres (-160) this season and Cease’s 1 start against Arizona was a good one.

Arizona is 22-24 on the road this season and 17-25 against teams with winning records, so expect the Padres to bounce back and win the finale and the series, but there are plus odds on the run line to bet.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

All 5 of the Padres’ wins over the Diamondbacks have been by 2 or more runs. Nine of their last 10 wins have been by 2 or more runs. Nine of their 10 wins with Cease starting have been by at least 2 runs.

Twelve of Arizona’s last 13 losses have been by multiple runs.

BET PADRES -1.5 (+125).

Over/Under

Eight of the 9 games this season between Arizona and San Diego have had more than 8 total runs.

Three of Cease’s last 4 starts have had more than 8 total runs.

The Diamondbacks’ last 5 games, and 9 of their last 11, have had more than 8 total runs.

BET OVER 8 (-120).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (43-45) and San Diego Padres (49-43) face off Saturday for the 2nd game of their 3-game series. First pitch from PETCO Park is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 5-3.

The Diamondbacks lost the opener Friday 10-8 on a walk-off home run by 3B Manny Machado after they scored 6 in the top of the 9th to take a 8-7 lead. The Over (8.5) cashed in. The D-Backs have still won 4 of 6.

The Padres’ win gave them 3 straight. They are 12-3 in their last 15 games after losing 5 in a row.

Diamondbacks at Padres projected starters

RHP Brandon Pfaadt vs. RHP Matt Waldron

Pfaadt (3-6, 4.28 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 103 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 8 K in 5-1 home win over Oakland A’s Sunday
  • 0-2 with 6.35 ERA in 2 starts vs. Padres this year

Waldron (5-7, 3.56 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 93 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 4-1 road loss to Boston Red Sox on Sunday
  • Got the win in a 13-1 victory June 8 over Arizona, allowing 1 run in 6 innings
  • 1-2 with 8.36 ERA in 3 career starts vs. Arizona

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Diamondbacks at Padres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Padres -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-225) | Padres -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Diamondbacks at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 7, Padres 6

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks are 2 walk-off hits from a 6-game winning streak. They scored 6 in the 9th inning to take a 1-run lead, only to have closer Paul Sewald give up 2 homers in the bottom of the inning. They have scored 29 runs in their last 3 games.

The Padres are 12-3 in their last 15 games and 10-1 in their last 11 home games.

Waldron picked up his 1st career win over Arizona last month, but he has struggled in 2 other career starts, while Pfaadt has struggled against the Padres this season.

The bats will be active.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (+100). 

Run line/Against the spread

Of the last 18 times the Diamondbacks have covered the spread, 17 have been outright wins.

Of the last 8 times that the Padres failed to cover the spread, 7 were outright losses.

And at -225 odds, you are far better taking the even-money odds for an Arizona outright win than the cover.

PASS. 

Over/Under

Six of the last 7 meetings this season have had double-digit runs.

The Diamondbacks have scored 5 or more runs in 5 straight games. Eight of their last 10 games have had more than 7 total runs.

BET OVER 7.5 (+100). 

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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (43-44) open a 3-game road series against the San Diego Padres (48-43) Friday. First pitch from Petco Park is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Padres odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Padres lead 4-3

The Diamondbacks are coming off a series win on the road over the Los Angeles Dodgers. They won the finale 9-3 Thursday behind 1B Christian Walker‘s 2 homers and a 4-run 9th inning to blow the game open. They have won 4 of their last 5 games.

The Padres are 11-3 since losing 5 straight games June 14-18. They went 4-2 on their 6-game road trip and won the final 2 games of a series against the Texas Rangers, beating them 3-1 Thursday.

Diamondbacks at Padres projected starters

RHP Slade Cecconi vs. RHP Randy Vasquez

Cecconi (2-6, 5.81 ERA) makes his 12th start and 13th appearance. The rookie has a 1.26 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 57 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 9-4 home loss to Oakland A’s June 28
  • 2024 vs. Padres: 0-1, 9.35 ERA (8 2/3 IP, 9 ER), 1.73 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Padres: 0-1, 7.84 ERA (10 1/3 IP, 9 ER), 1.55 WHIP, 7.0 K/9 in 3 appearances (2 starts)

Vasquez (2-4, 4.88 ERA) makes his 12th start. The rookie has a 1.67 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 5.6 K/9 in 51 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 9-2 road win over Boston Red Sox June 28
  • Went 2-1 with 4.20 ERA in 6 June starts
  • 2024 vs. Diamondbacks: 0-0, 4.05 ERA (6 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 6 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 1 start, a 4-3 home loss June 6
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks: 0-0, 5.00 ERA (9 IP, 5 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 5.0 K/9 in 2 appearances (1 start)

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Diamondbacks at Padres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -115 (bet $115 to win $105) | Padres -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+145) | Padres +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Diamondbacks at Padres picks and predictions

Prediction

Padres 6, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks have lost their last 2 series openers. They are 21-23 on the road this season.

The PADRES (-105) are 24-22 at home this season but are 9-1 in their last 10 games at Petco Park. They have won 3 of the last 4 starts for Vasquez.

The Diamondbacks are 1-3 in Cecconi’s last 4 outings.

BET PADRES (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

The last 10 times the Padres covered the spread, they won the game outright.

So at -175 odds for them to cover the +1.5, you’re better off going with the moneyline.

PASS.

Over/Under

Five of the 7 games between the teams this season have had double-digit runs, including 3 of the 4 in San Diego June 6-9.

Vasquez’s last 3 starts and 4 of his last 6 have had totals of 10 or more.

The Diamondbacks have scored 5 or more runs in 4 straight games and 21 runs in the last 2 games alone.

Nine of the Padres’ last 10 wins have had more than 8 total runs.

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (42-44) and Los Angeles Dodgers (53-34) wrap up a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 4-4

The Dodgers walked it off in the 9th inning Tuesday night, winning a 6-5 thriller as -179 favorites with the Over (9) cashing. The Diamondbacks returned the favor, winning 12-4 Wednesday as +179 underdogs. Los Angeles jumped out to a 4-1 lead after the 1st inning against rookie RHP Cristian Mena, but the Snakes rattled off 11 unanswered runs in the rout.

Arizona has won 3 of the past 4 games, but the Diamondbacks are just 5-6 in the past 11 road contests. The Over has cashed in both games of this series, while going 6-2 in the past 8 outings.

Los Angeles piled up 82 runs of offense in the past 14 games, good for an average of 5.9 runs per game (RPG). The Over has connected in 5 consecutive games for the Dodgers, all against divisional opponents. The total has gone high in 8 of the past 9 games inside the division, too.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. RHP Landon Knack

Gallen (6-4, 2.83 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 63 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 3-0 home victory vs. Oakland A’s Saturday
  • 2024 road splits: 2-2, 4.33 ERA (27 IP, 13 ER), 1.22 WHIP, .248 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 7 BB, 29 K in 6 starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers (regular season): 1-4, 3.48 ERA (64 2/3 IP, 25 ER), 1.10 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 11 starts

Knack (1-1, 2.08 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 30 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H (1 solo HR), 0 BB, 7 K in 5-3 loss at San Francisco Giants Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 0-1, 1.84 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 0.89 WHIP, .176 OBA, 4 BB, 11 K in 3 starts
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks: 1 start, no-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 4 H (1 solo HR), 1 BB, 2 K in 4-3 road loss in 10 innings April 30

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Dodgers -142 (bet $142 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-178) | Dodgers -1.5 (+146)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

The DODGERS (-142) are a decent play as moderate favorites against the Diamondbacks (+120), a team which has been a huge thorn in the Dodgers’ side in recent seasons.

L.A. got off to a good start Wednesday, only to fritter away the lead, and then it saw its bullpen get trampled. Knack should be able to give the team good innings. While facing Gallen is a tough task, the D-backs starter has been mediocre on the road, doing his best work in Phoenix.

Run line/Against the spread

The DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-178) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little bit of insurance, and you just can’t play Arizona straight up.

Arizona has given Los Angeles more trouble than perhaps anybody in the past 2 seasons, including a stunning sweep in an NLDS last fall. It might be tempting to even back the D-backs straight up with Gallen, but he has been shaky on the road.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

We’ve seen the Over cash in each of the first 2 games of this series, while going 4-1 in the past 5 meetings.

The Over is on a 5-0 run for the Dodgers, too, while 3-1 in the past 4 home games.

For the Diamondbacks, the Over has cashed in 6 of the past 8 contests.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (41-44) and Los Angeles Dodgers (53-33) play the middle contest a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 4-3

Los Angeles took Tuesday’s opener 6-5 as a -179 favorite with the Over (9) hitting. Arizona trailed 4-3 after 7 innings but tied it up in the 8th and grabbed a 5-3 lead heading to the bottom of the 9th. It appeared Arizona (+154) would win as a moderate underdog, but Los Angeles had other plans as LF Teoscar Hernandez delivered a walk-off RBI single for the win. Hernandez finished 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs.

Arizona slipped to 3-6 in its past 9 outings and has lost 3 consecutive road games. The Over is 5-2 in the Diamondbacks’ past 7 outings.

Diamondbacks LHP Jordan Montgomery was supposed to start Wednesday, but he landed on the 15-day injured list due to right knee inflammation. RHP Cristian Mena, a 21-year-old prospect, is expected to make his major league debut in a starting capacity.

The Dodgers won for the 6th time in the past 8 games, and the Over cashed for a 4th consecutive outing. Los Angeles has posted 3 wins in the past 4 contests at home, too.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Cristian Mena vs. RHP Gavin Stone

Mena (3-2, 4.90 ERA) made 16 starts for Triple-A Reno. He had a 1.49 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 82 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 4 ER, 7 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 8 K in 9-8 home win vs. Oklahoma City (Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate) June 26
  • 2024 road Reno splits: 1-1, 4.31 ERA (39 2/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.39 WHIP, .245 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 10 HR, 18 BB, 51 K in 8 starts

Stone (9-2, 2.73 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 89 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 9 IP (CG — 103 pitches), 0 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 4-0 win at Chicago White Sox June 26
  • 2023 home splits: 3-1, 3.13 ERA (46 IP, 16 ER), 1.22 WHIP, .249 OBA, 13 BB, 34 K in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks: 1 start, loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 8 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 5 K in 7-3 home defeat May 21

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:47 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Dodgers -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-122) | Dodgers -1.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-215) will cost 2.15 times the potential return. That’s just a little too much risk for not enough reward.

While the Diamondbacks (+180) turn to a rookie to make his MLB debut against a stacked lineup, and Mena has been getting knocked around lately in the Pacific Coast League, you still can’t put up that much money for such a small return. Over the long term it’s a losing betting strategy.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The DODGERS -1.5 (+102) are a solid play to get the job done on the run line in Game 2 of this series. The Diamondbacks cashed as underdogs on the run line in the series opener despite blowing a 9th-inning lead. However, there is a lot more risk Wednesday with a rookie making his debut.

Arizona has won 6 of the past 10 head-to-head meetings vs. L.A, but Mena could be in for a short, rough afternoon, so the DODGERS -1.5 (+102) are an attractive play.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (-115) is the lean, partially due to the presence of the Diamondbacks’ rookie pitcher, but also due to the fact the Dodgers are on a 4-0 Over streak.

While the Under has cashed in 3 straight starts for Stone, the Over cashed in his only previous start against Arizona earlier this season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (41-43) and Los Angeles Dodgers (52-33) begin a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 3-3

The Diamondbacks won 2 of 3 games in the first series at Dodger Stadium May 20-22, returning the favor after Los Angeles took 2 of 3 games in Phoenix April 29-May 1. Like the season series, the Over-Under is also 3-3 through 6 games.

Arizona won 2 of 3 games over the weekend against the Oakland A’s, including a 3-0 shutout Saturday and a 5-1 win Sunday — the Under cashed in both.

Los Angeles suffered a pair of losses in a 3-game set in San Francisco, bookending a 14-7 win in 11 innings Saturday with losses Friday and Sunday. The Over cashed in all 3 games as the wind was mostly blowing out to the left-center field power alley all weekend.

At home, Los Angeles is just 3-4 in the past 7 games, while the Under is 5-2 in those games with the offense managing 4 or fewer runs at Dodger Stadium in 6 of those 7 outings, good for an average of just 3.0 runs per game (RPG).

Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Ryne Nelson vs. RHP Bobby Miller

Nelson (5-6, 5.69 ERA) makes his 14th start and 15th appearance. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 68 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 10 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 8-3 home setback vs. Minnesota Twins Wednesday
  • 2024 road splits: 2-3, 4.64 ERA (33 IP, 17 ER), 1.39 WHIP, .275 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 7 HR, 10 BB, 21 K in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance
  • 2024 vs. Dodgers: 1 start, win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 6-0 road win May 22
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 2-0, 1.59 ERA (17 IP, 3 ER), 1.06 WHIP, 0 HR, 7 BB, 14 K in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

Miller (1-1, 6.75 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.65 WHIP, 5.4 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 20 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 IP, 3 ER, 4 H (1 HR), 3 BB, 1 K in 4-3 win at Chicago White Sox June 25
  • 2024 home splits: 1 start, win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 11 K in 6-3 victory vs. St. Louis Cardinals March 29
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks (regular season): 1-0, 3.00 ERA (12 IP, 4 ER), 1.42 WHIP, 1 HR, 6 BB, 8 K in 2 starts

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:14 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-120) | Dodgers -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-190) are a little on the pricey side, costing nearly 2 times your potential return. While it’s not recommended to bet Los Angeles straight up, including L.A. in a multi-leg or same-game parlay is not a bad idea.

Run line/Against the spread

The DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-120) have been a major thorn in the side of the Dodgers in recent seasons, including a stunning playoff sweep in a 2023 NLDS.

Arizona has won 6 of the past 9 head-to-head meetings, but there is risk backing Nelson, who has an ERA just short of 6 runs. Arizona has won 4 of the past 5 games at Dodger Stadium, though. If you want some insurance, and can’t bet Arizona straight up, this isn’t priced out of line.

Over/Under

PASS on the O/U 9 as my prediction comes right down on the number.

We’ve had 3 Over and 3 Under results in 6 meetings this season. In addition, Los Angeles has split the Over-Under in each of its past 6 outings, while the Over-Under is 8-8 across the previous 16 contests for Arizona.

There is no strong trend one way or the other. Focus on the run line and AVOID the total.

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Oakland A’s at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland A’s (30-55) and Arizona Diamondbacks (40-43) close out a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The A’s snapped a 5-game losing streak by winning Friday’s series opener 9-4 but were shut out 3-0 Saturday with the Under (8.5) cashing in. They are 4-16 in their last 20 games.

The Diamondbacks snapped a 3-game losing streak Saturday with RHP Zac Gallen returning from the IL. The right-hander allowed just 1 hit and 1 walk with 7 K’s in 6 shutout innings.

A’s at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Luis Medina vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Medina (1-3, 5.63 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.58 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 24 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 5-1 road defeat to Los Angeles Angels Monday
  • Allowed 4+ runs in 3 of 5 starts
  • Never faced Diamondbacks before

Pfaadt (3-6, 4.45 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 97 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 5-4 home win over Minnesota Twins Tuesday
  • Is 1-2 with 5.10 ERA in 5 June starts
  • Never faced A’s before

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A’s 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 10:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): A’s +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Diamondbacks -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-120) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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A’s at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 7, A’s 2

Moneyline

The A’s have only won 2 road series all season, the last being when they took 2 of 3 games at the Baltimore Orioles April 26-28. They are 12-32 overall on the road this season. Friday’s series-opening win is their only victory in their last 13 road games.

The Diamondbacks (-200) are 4-2 in their last 6 series finales. They are 21-21 at home this season. They have scored 5 or more runs in 3 of Pfaadt’s 5 June starts.

But betting them on the moneyline at -200 isn’t a good play, having to wager twice what you can win. Get better value with the run line.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

Eight of Arizona’s last 10 wins have been by 2 or more runs.

Oakland’s last 6 losses have been by multiple runs. The A’s have been held to 2 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 7 losses, while the Diamondbacks have scored 5 or more runs in 9 of their last 10 wins.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

Five of Oakland’s last 7 losses have not reached 9 total runs.

There have been at least 9 total runs scored in 4 of Pfaadt’s 5 June starts. Six of Arizona’s last 8 games have had at least 9 total runs.

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

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Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Twins (44-36) and Arizona Diamondbacks (39-41) close out their 3-game series on Thursday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 3:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s  lines around the Twins vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

After losing the opener 5-4 on Tuesday, the Twins won 8-3 on Wednesday,  jumping out to an 6-0 lead. The Over (9) cashed as Minnesota has won 3 of its last 4 games.

The Diamondbacks only managed 4 hits in the loss on Wednesday, their 3rd setback in the last 4 games.

Twins at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP David Festa vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Festa is making his MLB debut, getting the call up from AAA St. Paul. In 14 starts in AAA, he was 3-2 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 13.1 K/9 in 59 2/3 IP.

  • Drafted by Twins in the 13th round in 2021 out of Seton Hall
  • Averaged 11.1 K/9 in 4 minor league seasons

Montgomery (6-4, 5.71 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 63 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 5-4 road win over Philadelphia Phillies on Friday
  • Is  0-1 with 7.01 ERA in 5 career starts vs. Minnesota
  • Is 3-0 with 2.70 ERA  over last 3 starts

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Twins 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 10:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -105 (bet $105 to win $105) | Diamondbacks -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+155) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Twins at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Twins 5

Moneyline

The Twins have won 9 of their last 13 games, but will turn to a rookie making his 1st MLB start in the rubber game of the series. They are 21-20 on the road.

Arizona is 20-19 at home and 11-5 in the last 16 games at Chase Field.

Montgomery has won 3 straight starts and Arizona has scored 5 or more in each of those starts. The Diamondbacks are 12-0 in their last 12 games scoring 5 or more runs.

The Twins have allowed 5 or more runs in 5 of their last 9 games.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

Expecting an Arizona win, but betting them to cover the spread at -190 is not worth the wager. You gets better value with the moneyline.

Over/Under

Both games of the series so far hit the Over. Four of the Diamondbacks’ last 5 games have had at least 9 total runs while 7 of the Twins’ last 9 games have have at least 9 total runs.

BET OVER 9 (-105).

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