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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’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 (69-62) and Los Angeles Dodgers (80-49) open a 3-game set Monday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 5-5

The Diamondbacks won 5-2 as -119 home favorites vs. the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. Arizona has won 12 of its last 15 outings and owns a 1½-game lead over the San Francisco Giants and the Reds for the final NL Wild Card spot.

The Dodgers won 7-4 as -112 favorites at the Boston Red Sox Sunday. The Dodgers have won 22 of their last 27 outings and are 12 games ahead of the 2nd-place Diamondbacks in the NL West.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. RHP Bobby Miller

Gallen (14-5, 3.11 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 168 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 11 K in 6-3 home victory vs. Texas Rangers Tuesday
  • 2023 road stats: 3-4, 4.46 ERA (82 2/3 IP, 41 ER) in 14 starts
  • 2023 vs. Dodgers: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 1 start, an 8-2 road loss March 30 (Opening Day)
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1-3, 2.88 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 19 ER) in 10 starts

Miller (7-3, 3.86 ERA) makes his 16th start. The rookie has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 81 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 8-3 loss at Cleveland Guardians Tuesday
  • 2023 home stats: 3-2, 5.17 ERA (38 1/3 IP, 22 ER) in 7 starts
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 1 start, a 2-0 road victory Aug. 9

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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 1:21 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Dodgers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165) | Dodgers -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 5

Moneyline

The DODGERS (-145) are 43-19 this season as home favorites, according to TeamRankings.com, and have been slightly hotter than the Diamondbacks over a larger sample size. Miller has allowed 4 or more earned runs in just 4 of his 15 career starts and should get the run support needed from MLB’s 2nd-best offense (5.61 runs/game).

Gallen has been a different pitcher on the road this season and has struggled in his career to get wins vs. the Dodgers.

BET DODGERS (-145).

Run line/Against the spread

The Diamondbacks have gone 8 straight games without losing by multiple runs. Arizona +1.5 (-165) will probably hit, but there’s no need to play the run line when you can get Los Angeles ML at a cheaper price.

PASS. Bet the moneyline and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

The Over is 73-49-7 (59.8%) in Dodgers games this season. Gallen has struggled on the road this year and should help the Over cash as he faces 1 of the most dangerous offenses in the league in the Dodgers.

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

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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.

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day on Thursday to start a 4-game series at Dodger Stadium. First pitch will take place at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: This is the 1st meeting of 2023. The Dodgers went 14-5 against the Diamondbacks in 2022.

Arizona posted a 74-88 record while finishing 4th in the NL West last season. The Diamondbacks are expected to have their young OFs Corbin Carroll and Jake McCarthy lead the way in the lineup in 2023.

The Dodgers notched an impressive 111-51 record in 2022, but lost in the NL Division Series to the San Diego Padres. Los Angeles is tied for the 3rd-best odds to win the World Series this season with the New York Yankees.

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. LHP Julio Urias

Gallen was 12-4 in 31 starts last season with a 2.54 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9, and 9.4 K/9 in 184 IP.

  • Finished 5th in NL Cy Young voting in 2022
  • Led the league in WHIP and H/9 last season

Urias posted a 17-7 record in 31 starts in 2022 with a 2.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9, and 8.5 K/9 in 175 IP.

  • Was 3rd in NL Cy Young voting in 2022
  • Had the best ERA in baseball last season and has back-to-back seasons of 17-plus wins.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers nickname odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:12 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dodgers -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-150) | Dodgers -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -122 | U: +101)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

PASS.

The Dodgers are expected to begin the season with a win, but taking them straight up at the current odds (-170) isn’t worth doing. I’m fine taking Los Angeles in parlays at the current odds, though.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+130) has some value with Los Angeles having plenty of success against Arizona in recent years. The Dodgers are 39-12 against the Diamondbacks in the last 51 meetings and getting them to win by 2-plus runs at plus odds is worth the value.

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Over/Under

OVER 7 (-122) is the selection in this NL West matchup despite it being cooler weather than usual in Los Angeles. Gallen and Urias are on the mound, but teams will likely ease starters into their usual workload as the season progresses.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks (68-78) begin a 5-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (101-44) Monday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Dodgers lead 11-3

The Diamondbacks have had a rough season and their recent stretch of winning only 3 of their last 12 games isn’t a positive sign for the team near the end of the season. Arizona recently faced Los Angeles in a 3-game series, with its NL West counterparts shutting them out in 2 of those games.

The Dodgers have been the best team in baseball all season and they’ve won 7 of their last 8 contests. Los Angeles is the lone team in the MLB to clinch its division and there are still 17 games on the schedule for the team in blue and white.

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Merrill Kelly vs. LHP Clayton Kershaw

Kelly (12-6, 3.01 ERA) makes his 30th start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 176 2/3 IP.

  • Has recorded 6 IP or more in 16 of his last 18 starts
  • Sept. 13 vs. Dodgers: 5 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 5 BB and 8 K

Kershaw (8-3, 2.44 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 103 1/3 IP.

  • Hasn’t allowed 2 or more ER in 4 straight starts
  • Sept. 13 at Diamondbacks: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB and 5 K

Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:04 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Diamondbacks +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Dodgers -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-103) | Dodgers -1.5 (-117)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 2

Money line

I’ll go ahead and PASS on the money line in this game because the Dodgers have odds that aren’t worth taking straight up.

Los Angeles has already clinched its division, however, the best team in baseball wants to ensure it keeps hold of one of the top 2 seeds in the NL to secure a bye week in the postseason.

Run line/Against the spread

There is a chance that the Dodgers elect to rest starters every night until the end of the season to avoid any costly injuries for their playoff run. That being said, Los Angeles is a deep roster and its reserve lineup could compete with a lot of teams in baseball.

Give me DODGERS -1.5 (-117) as Los Angeles has defeated Arizona by multiple runs in 7 of its last 9 wins against its NL West opponent.

Over/Under

UNDER 7.5 RUNS (+100) is the ideal choice in this game with the Dodgers and Diamondbacks both having premier pitchers on the mound. Los Angeles will find ways to score runs in Monday’s home tilt, but not enough to hit the Over.

The Under is 4-0 in Arizona’s last 4 games following a loss and is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings between the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks (18-17) kick off an 8-game road trip with the first of 4 games Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers (21-12). First pitch is 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Diamondbacks lead the season series 2-1.

The Diamondbacks lost the final 2 games of their last series against the Chicago Cubs. Prior to those losses, they had won 8 of 10 games.

The Dodgers lost a home series for the first time all season, dropping 3 of 4 to the Philadelphia Phillies. They did salvage the last game, picking up a 5-4 win Sunday to snap a 4-game losing streak.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Madison Bumgarner vs. RHP Tony Gonsolin

Bumgarner (2-1, 1.78 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 5.9 K/9 in 30 1/3 IP.

  • Has not allowed more than 2 runs in any start this season and allowed zero or 1 run in 6 of his 7 starts.
  • Has pitched 23 times at Dodger Stadium (22 starts). He is 9-10 in his career there with an ERA of 2.72.

Gonsolin (3-0, 1.33 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 27 IP.

  • Hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER in any start this season and in 3 of his 6 starts, he did not allow a single run.
  • Allowed 3 R (2 ER) on 3 hits in 4 innings of work April 26 against the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers lost that game 5-3.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers 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 9:14 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Diamondbacks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Dodgers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-108) | Dodgers -1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +105 | U: -120)

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3

Money line

The Diamondbacks have the second-lowest starting pitcher ERA in the league at 2.51, but the Dodgers are No. 1 at 2.45.

The Diamondbacks went 1-9 at Dodger Stadium last year.

The Dodgers are 11-5 at home this season and have not lost a Gonsolin home start this season.

However, the price to bet the Dodgers on the money line isn’t worth the money as a single bet. PASS

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Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers failed to cover the spread in a victory Sunday for the first time all year. Twenty of their 21 wins this season have been by at least 2 runs. They picked up a 1-run win Sunday against the Phillies.

The Diamondbacks are 20-15 ATS overall this season and 9-5 ATS on the road.

However, their bullpen has faltered the last 2 games, making it hard to hold leads their starters give them.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (-112).

Over/Under

Seven of the Diamondbacks’ last 9 games have had fewer than 9 runs. All 3 games between these teams in Arizona last month had no more than 7 runs.

Both starters have been lights out. A pitching duel is in short order, at least until the bullpens come out.

It will get close, but take UNDER 8.5 (-120).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks (47-98) hope to avoid a series sweep Wednesday as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (93-53) in the final of their three-game series in Los Angeles. First pitch for Wednesday’s game is at 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze the lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (7-9, 4.30 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 142 1/3 IP.

  • Kelly has not pitched since Aug. 11. He tested positive for COVID-19 and has been on the injured list since then. He will be activated for Wednesday’s game.
  • The Diamondbacks had lost his last three starts before going on the IL. He has started three times against the Dodgers this season, going 0-2 with an ERA of 3.38.

Dodgers LHP Julio Urias (17-3, 2.98 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 163 1/3 IP.

  • Urias has won eight straight decisions. His last loss was July 21. The Dodgers have won seven straight of his starts.
  • He is 2-0 in two starts against the Diamondbacks. He has allowed only one run in 11 2/3 innings against them.

Road at Home odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Diamondbacks +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Dodgers -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +2.5 (-120) | Dodgers -2.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 1

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line in this game. There is little to gain from betting the Dodgers at -340, and it would be largely considered a bad bet to pick the Diamondbacks to win the game. After all, Arizona is one of the worst teams in the league. They are the worst team in the majors on the road at 19-55, while the Dodgers are 51-23 at home, which is the best mark in the majors.

The Dodgers are 13-2 against Arizona this season. They have lost only once at home to them this season. They have won Urias’ last seven starts.

A money line bet is as sure a win as anything, but at the price, you are better off looking to the spread and the total.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Diamondbacks have covered the spread once in each of their previous four series against the Dodgers this season, going 4-11 ATS against them this season. They have the third-lowest road cover percentage in the majors at 44.6%.

Nine of the Dodgers’ 13 wins over Arizona have been by at least three runs. Urias has allowed only one run this season against the Diamondbacks. Kelly has been solid against the Dodgers for Arizona, but this will be his first start since contracting COVID.

Take the DODGERS -2.5 (+100).

Over/Under (O/U)

Nine of the 15 games between these teams this season have had totals of eight runs or more. Nine of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 have had totals of 8 or more.

Eight of the Dodgers’ last 14 games have stayed under eight runs a game. Three of Urias’ last four starts have had totals of fewer than eight runs.

Take UNDER 7.5 (+105).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks (47-97) and Los Angeles Dodgers (92-53) play the second game of a three-game set Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Diamondbacks RHP Luke Weaver (3-4, 4.24 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 through 51 IP.

  • Allowed three runs, four hits and two walks with four strikeouts across 5 IP in a loss against Texas last time out Wednesday.
  • Has posted a 3-1 record and 1.95 ERA in six home starts across 32 1/3 IP, but he is 0-3 with an 8.20 ERA across 18 2/3 IP in four road outings.

Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin (2-1, 2.79 ERA) makes his 11th start and 12th appearance. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 6.5 BB/9 through 38 2/3 IP.

  • Allowed one run, three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 3 IP last time out in a 55-pitch no-decision in St. Louis last Thursday.
  • Has no record in 9 1/3 IP with a .222 opponent batting average across three starts vs. ARI this season.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Diamondbacks +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Dodgers -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +1.5 (+100) | Dodgers -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Prediction

Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 2

Money line (ML)

You can’t risk more than two times your potential return on the Dodgers (-210), even if there is a more than good chance they take care of the scuffling Diamondbacks (+210).

AVOID, and look to the run line instead.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

DODGERS -1.5 (-120) are a much better bet on the run line. Weaver has been pitching well lately, but he has been a disaster on the road.

While Gonsolin doesn’t go terribly deep into games, that’s actually a good thing. The Dodgers rank second in the majors with a 2.94 ERA.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 8.5 (-125) is worth a small-unit play only. While Los Angeles should be able to get their fair share of runs, Arizona is always a concern. Case in point, Monday’s game ended up a 5-1 win for the home side as the Under easily connected. However, the Dodgers should be able to pile up more runs against the struggling Weaver.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks (47-96) open a three-game series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers (91-53) Monday. First pitch at Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze the lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (2-9, 4.32 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 98 IP.

  • Received a no-decision in Arizona’s 6-5 victory in his lone start against the Dodgers July 30 where he allowed 2 earned runs on 5 hits and 1 walk over 6 innings.
  • The Diamondbacks have lost six of Gallen’s last seven starts and are 4-15 when he takes the mound.

Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw (9-7, 3.39 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 106 1/3 IP.

  • Had a no-decision against the Diamondbacks May 19 where he allowed 2 runs and 2 hits over 6 innings in a 4-2 Dodgers victory.
  • He lasted only 4 innings before leaving with an injury July 3 in his last start but had gone 6 or more innings in nine consecutive starts prior.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 8:24 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Diamondbacks +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Dodgers -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +2.5 (-130) | Dodgers -2.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 3

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line tonight – risking over three times your return isn’t worth the wager.

However, the Dodgers are 11-2 against the Diamondbacks this season and the D-Backs have only one win in L.A.

Arizona has the worst road record in baseball at 19-53, while Los Angeles’ 49-23 home record is tops in the league.

The Dodgers have won three games in a row and five of their last seven. The Diamondbacks have won two straight games but have only three victories in their last 14 outings.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Diamondbacks have a slightly better record against the spread than the Dodgers. They are 71-72 ATS overall while the Dodgers are 69-75 ATS.

However, at 33-39 ATS on the road, only three teams do worse against the spread away from home than Arizona. The Dodgers are 34-38 ATS at home.

Los Angeles has beaten Arizona by 3 or more runs in six of their last seven wins against them, and five of their last six victories have been by at least 3 runs.

Take the DODGERS -2.5 (+105).

Over/Under (O/U)

Eight of the Diamondbacks’ last nine games had totals of 9 or more runs, but 15 of the Dodgers’ last 19 games had fewer than 9 runs.

Seven of the last eight games between the two teams have had totals of at least 9 runs.

Take OVER 7.5 (-130).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (26-65) and Los Angeles Dodgers (55-35) wrap up their first-half schedules with the finale of their three-game series leading into the All-Star break. First pitch for the rubber match of the series is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Merrill Kelly is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 5-7 with a 4.60 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 7.8 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 over 103 2/3 IP through 18 starts.

The Diamondbacks won each of his last four starts, as he has a 2.13 ERA in those starts over 25 1/3 IP. He faced the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium May 20 and pitched well. He took the loss but allowed only 3 runs on 6 hits over 7 IP. He struck out 12 and didn’t walk a batter.

RHP Tony Gonsolin is the projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers. He is 1-0 with a 2.11 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 and 5.9 BB/9 through 21 1/3 IP spanning five starts and one relief appearance. He went a season-high 5 1/3 innings in his last start and did not allow a run against the Miami Marlins. It was the first time this season he pitched past the fourth inning.

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Diamondbacks +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Dodgers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Diamondbacks 3

Money line (ML)

After taking the opener 5-2, the Diamondbacks were trounced 22-1 Saturday night and will need Kelly to give them some innings. They are 11-38 on the road and have not won more than one game on a road trip since late April.

The Dodgers have won only two of their last six games but are 29-14 at home for the season. They are 4-1 in Gonsolin’s starts this season.

Take the DODGERS (-250).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Diamondbacks are 5-2 ATS in Kelly’s last seven starts. They are 6-7 ATS in their last 13 games.

The Dodgers are 23-20 ATS at home but covered the spread in only two of their last six games.

Gonsolin has been pitching great and so has Kelly. The Dodgers will not have the offensive output they did Saturday night and the Diamondbacks will keep it close.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

Only 47.5% of the games at Dodgers Stadium have gone Over the projected total.

Only one of Gonsolin’s starts so far this season has had a total of more than 9 runs. Three of Kelly’s last four starts stayed Under nine runs, as well.

Expect more of a pitching duel. Take UNDER 8.5 (+100).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (26-64) have the second of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers (54-35) on the road Saturday night. Arizona took the opener on Friday with a 5-2 win. First pitch for Saturday’s game is at 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Caleb Smith is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 2-5 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 and 4.4 BB/9 in 70 1/3 IP over eight starts and 18 relief appearances.

This will be his fourth appearance and second start of the season against the Dodgers. So far, in nine innings against them, he has given up three hits and seven walks but has not allowed a run.

RHP Walker Buehler is the projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers. He is 8-1 with a 2.49 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 in 108 1/3 IP over 17 starts.

In two starts against Arizona this season, he is 2-0 with a 1.26 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. He has allowed three hits and six walks but has struck out 18.

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Diamondbacks +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Dodgers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Diamondbacks +2.5 (-130) | Dodgers -2.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Diamondbacks 2

Money line (ML)

With their 5-2 on Friday over the Dodgers, the Diamondbacks picked up just their second victory in their last 30 road games. At 11-36, only the Colorado Rockies have a worse road record.

The Dodgers are now 28-14 at home but have lost four of their last five games overall.

That said, with their ace on the mound at home, there is no logical reason to bet on the Diamondbacks to win on the road for the second night in a row.

Also, with the price of the money line for the Dodgers so expensive, PASS on this bet and look to the spread or total.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Diamondbacks are 7-6 ATS in their last 13 games. However, their 20-27 ATS record on the road is the fourth-worst in the majors.

Four of their last five losses and five of their last seven have been by more than two runs. Three of their seven losses to the Dodgers this season have been by more than two runs.

Of the Dodgers’ 11 wins with Buehler on the mound this season, only four have been by more than two runs.

Take the DIAMONDBACKS +2.5 (-130).

Over/Under (O/U)

Only three of the eight games between the two teams have had totals of more than eight runs this season. Only two of Smith’s seven starts have finished with a total of more than eight.

Only three of the Dodgers’ last 18 games have had totals of more than eight runs, although 10 of Buehler’s 17 starts have had totals of more than eight.

Take UNDER 8 (-110).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks (18-25) and Los Angeles Dodgers (24-18) play Game 3 of a four-game series Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0

L.A. took the first two games of this series, winning 9-1 Tuesday and 3-1 in Monday’s opener.

RHP Merrill Kelly is expected to start Wednesday for the D-backs. He is 2-4 with a 5.24 ERA (44 2/3 IP, 26 ER), 1.46 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 in 8 starts this season.

  • Last outing: Loss, 6 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 5-1 home defeat to Miami Marlins Thursday
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 5.06 ERA (16 IP, 9 ER), 1.38 WHIP, 5.6 K/9 in 3 starts

LHP Clayton Kershaw is projected to start for the Dodgers. The 3-time Cy Young winner is 6-3 with a 3.20 ERA (50 2/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.01 WHIP, 10.1 K/9 and 1.6 BB/9 in 9 starts.

  • Last outing: Win, 6 IP, 5 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 11 K in 9-6 home victory vs. Marlins Friday
  • Career vs. D-backs (regular season): 18-10, 2.75 ERA (222 1/3 IP, 68 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 in 36 starts

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Diamondbacks +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Dodgers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Off the board
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 2

Money line (ML)

PASS. These are two clubs heading in different directions. The Dodgers are 6-1 in their last seven games, while the Diamondbacks are 1-6 and on a three-game slide.

The Dodgers are 14-6 at home in 2021, while the Diamondbacks are 9-16 on the road.

But the -300 juice on the Dodgers is way too expensive and not worth the risk.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Once BetMGM posts the line, whatever the odds are, LOS ANGELES -1.5 is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. Projections have the odds forecast between -130 and -155.

All six of Kershaw’s victories have been by 2 runs or more.

The Dodgers don’t seem to be interested in winning by just 1 run either. Of their 24 overall victories, 20 have been by at least 2 runs, including the last 9 in a row.

They’re also 6-1 ATS in their last seven games, while the D-backs are 1-6 ATS in their last seven.

ATS records: Diamondbacks 23-20 | Dodgers 20-22

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. One would think Unders are the way to go when Kershaw is on the mound, but the Over is 6-3 in his six starts this season. The Over is also 11-8-1 in games at Dodger Stadium.

The lean would be the Under 7.5 (-110) as Kershaw has the capability of shutting out the Diamondbacks, and the Under is 5-3 in Kelly’s starts. However, this is a PASS as it’s too close to call.

O/U records: Diamondbacks 23-20 | Dodgers 22-19-1

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