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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’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 (19-13) take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-17) Wednesday in the finale of a 3-game set at Chase Field at 9:40 p.m. ET. 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: Tied 1-1

The Dodgers took a 3-2 lead in the 10th Tuesday night but gave up a walkoff homer in the bottom half. They mustered just 5 hits in the 4-3 loss. The Dodgers are 7-3 over the last 10. SS Mookie Betts has gone 0 for 6 in the series. He’s hitting .368 with 18 extra-base hits, 29 R and 23 RBIs, which is why that mini-slump is even relevant.

1B Christian Walker sent the home crowd home happy with a 2-run walkoff homer. He’s starting to turn it up, hitting .283 with 7 HR and 22 RBIs on the season. The D-Backs have won 2 of 3 after a tough 4-6 road trip.

Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Yamamoto (2-1, 3.54 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 11.9 K/9 in 28 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K against Washington Nationals Thursday
  • Utilizing his splitter more (27.2%), and it has rendered a .088 OBA
  • Has 37 K’s to just 6 BB on the season

Montgomery (1-1, 2.77 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 0.7 BB/9 and 4.8 K/9 in 13 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K vs. St. Louis Cardinals last Wednesday; he threw 5 shutout IP in that start before faltering
  • 2 career starts vs. Dodgers: 0-2, 5.91 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 10 K in 10 2/3 IP

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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 -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+120) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

Yamamoto has been filthy, and we’re going with the Dodgers here. However, the rule of the thumb with the Dodgers is to go with the RL (see below for the angle).

Instead of paying -140, let’s go with YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO OVER 5.5 K’S (+110). The D-Backs are hard to whiff, but we’re betting on Yamamoto’s stuff here. He has 7, 9, 6 and 8 K’s in his last 4 GS.

Run line/Against the spread

Of the Dodgers’ 19 wins, only 4 of them have been by a single run.

Take the DODGERS -1.5 (+120) and plan on using this rule of thumb fairly often when you can get it at least at even money.

Over/Under

We’re expecting it to be around 86 degrees Wednesday night with a straight-line wind from left to right field at 7 mph. The D-Backs are 3-6-1 O/U over their last 10, and the Dodgers are 5-5. The Over is just 4-6 in the last 10 head-to-heads as well.

Take the UNDER 9 (-120).

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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

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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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NLDS Game 3: Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet Wednesday for Game 3 of their NL Division Series. First pitch at Chase Field in Phoenix is slated for a 9:07 p.m. ET (TBS). 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: Diamondbacks lead 2-0

Los Angeles has logged just 4 runs and 3 extra-base hits over the 1st 2 games of this series. Starters Clayton Kershaw and Bobby Miller gave the Dodgers a combined 2 innings, and L.A. has been playing from behind.

Arizona pitching owns a 2.25 ERA across 4 postseason games. Including the last dozen regular-season games, the Diamondbacks are 10-6 with a 2.87 ERA since Sept. 17.

Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Lance Lynn vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Lynn went 13-11 with a 5.73 ERA in 32 regular-season starts. He logged a 1.39 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 183.2 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 4 BB, 4 K in 6-2 win at San Francisco Giants Sept. 29; owns a 6.23 ERA since Aug. 25
  • 2023 road stats (regular season): 7-6, 6.07 ERA in 92 IP across 16 starts
  • Last 5 starts vs. Diamondbacks: 3-1, 3.30 ERA in 30 IP (2017-20)
  • Postseason: 5-5, with a 5.28 ERA, 1.64 WHIP in 58 IP (2011-21)

Pfaadt went 3-9 with a 5.72 ERA in 18 regular-season starts. He logged a 1.41 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 96 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 2/3 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 4 K in 6-3 win at Milwaukee Brewers in Tuesday’s NL Wild Card Game 1
  • 2023 home stats (regular season): 2-5, 6.46 ERA in 46 IP across 10 starts
  • Career starts vs. Dodgers: 0-2, 9.35 ERA in 8 2/3 IP (2023)
  • Made his 1st postseason start last week vs. Brewers

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines updated Tuesday at 8:01 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Dodgers -150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Diamondbacks +125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+105) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -120 | U: 100)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

Few October games will have a pitching match-up that looks as bad on paper as this one. Lynn coughed up 44 home runs in the regular season, logged a 6.07 ERA on the road and has not pitched in 12 days. Pfaadt is a rookie who notched a regular-season ERA of 6.46 at home and has been shellacked by these Dodgers twice in as many starts.

Look for a bit of a zag against those lofty ERA figures. Both hurlers had some marginal rates play a bit of havoc with their surface numbers. Both may also be long gone when many of the key innings of this one are played out. Look for the bullpens — both well rested — to be heavily involved, and that favors the visiting Dodgers, whose regular-season 3.42 ERA ranked 3rd in MLB.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best tag here: BACK THE DODGERS (-144).

Run line/Against the spread

L.A. does win a lot of games by big margins, but trying to get Lynn and his gopher-itis through 4-5 innings may turn an early lead sour.

Over/Under

Look for a lot of bullpen arms creating good match-ups for the defense. And the leather portion of Arizona’s defense is top-notch.

Nine-and-a-half runs is a lot for a nervy postseason setting. TAKE THE UNDER 9.5 (+100).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (66-46) and Arizona Diamondbacks (57-57) wrap up a 2-game set Wednesday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. 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: Diamondbacks lead 5-4

The Dodgers won 5-4 as -143 favorites in the series opener Tuesday. Los Angeles has won 7 of its last 8 and has a 5-game lead over the 2nd-place San Francisco Giants in the NL West.

The Diamondbacks have dropped 7 straight contests after Tuesday’s loss, including 3 at the Minnesota Twins over the weekend and the final 3 of 4 at the Giants. Arizona has lost 23 of its last 30 but is still just 2 games back in the NL Wild Card race.

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Bobby Miller vs. RHP Merrill Kelly

Miller (6-2, 4.26 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 63 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 2/3 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 6 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 10-5 victory at San Diego Padres Friday
  • 2023 road stats: 4-0, 2.61 ERA (31 IP, 9 ER) in 6 starts
  • Never faced Diamondbacks before

Kelly (9-5, 3.21 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 112 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 3-2 loss at Twins Friday
  • 2023 home stats: 3-4, 3.60 ERA (60 IP, 24 ER) in 10 starts
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 0-10, 5.45 ERA (72 2/3 IP, 44 ER), 1.64 WHIP in 14 starts
  • 2023 vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 1.93 ERA (9 1/3 IP, 2 ER) in 2 starts – Most recent: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 6 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 5-2 home loss April 6

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 1:37 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 (+125) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

Arizona was in 1st place in the NL West on July 8 but has now fallen to 10 games behind the Dodgers in the division. Los Angeles has been the much better side lately and I see no reason to trust this Diamondbacks team.

Arizona has not scored more than 4 runs in a game since July 26. Meanwhile, the Dodgers are averaging an MLB-best 8.67 runs over their last 3.

BET DODGERS (-130).

Run line/Against the spread

The Diamondbacks had to put up 2 runs in the 9th inning to get the backdoor cover Tuesday. While Arizona +1.5 (-155) will likely hit again, there’s no need to pay the higher price on the run line when Los Angeles ML is the better play.

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

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Over/Under

The Over is 37-18-3 (67.3%) this season in Dodgers road games. While Arizona will likely score fewer than 5 runs, Los Angeles’ offense should be able to do most of the heavy lifting in this one and at least get the total to push.

LEAN OVER 9 (-120).

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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.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (65-46) and Arizona Diamondbacks (57-56) open a 2-game set Tuesday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 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: Diamondbacks lead 5-3

The Dodgers won 13-7 as +128 underdogs at the San Diego Padres Monday, taking 3 of 4 in the wrap-around series. Los Angeles has won 6 of its last 7 and has a 4-game lead over the 2nd-place San Francisco Giants in the NL West.

The Diamondbacks lost 5-3 as -149 favorites at the Minnesota Twins Sunday. Arizona has lost 6 straight contests — 3 at the Twins and 3 at the final 3 of 4 at the Giants — and is 2 games behind the Cincinnati Reds for the final NL Wild Card spot.

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Julio Urías vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Urías (8-6, 4.69 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 86 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 8-2 home victory vs. Oakland Athletics Thursday
  • 2023 road stats: 2-5, 7.88 ERA (37 2/3 IP, 33 ER) in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks: 8-1, 1.55 ERA (58 IP, 10 ER), 0.78 WHIP in 9 starts and 3 relief appearances
  • 2023 vs. Diamondbacks: 1-0, 3.00 ERA (6 IP, 2 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 1 start, an 8-2 home victory March 30 (Opening Day)

Pfaadt (0-5, 7.11 ERA) makes his 10th start. The rookie has a 1.44 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 44 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 1-0 loss at Giants Thursday
  • 2023 home stats: 0-3, 8.86 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 21 ER) in 5 starts
  • Never faced Dodgers before

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 1:36 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+100) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

Los Angeles (-160) should win for the 7th time in 8 games, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Dodgers should win by multiple runs.

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

Run line/Against the spread

The Diamondbacks have not been playing a lot of close games lately, and 19 of their last 23 losses have been by multiple runs.

The Dodgers are 35-22 on the run line in road games this season — 4th best in the majors — and should have no trouble scoring runs against an inexperienced pitcher in Pfaadt.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+100).

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Over/Under

Urías has struggled on the road this season, while Pfaadt has allowed 5 or more earned runs in 3 of his 5 career starts at Chase Field.

The Over is 24-11-2 (68.6%) this season when the Dodgers are road favorites and 8-5 when the Diamondbacks are coming off 1 day of rest.

BET OVER 9 (-120).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (5-3) continue a 4-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (4-4) Saturday. First pitch at Chase Field is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. 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: Series tied 3-3

The Dodgers picked up a 5-2 win in the series opener Thursday but dropped Friday’s game 6-3 and have managed just a 3-3 mark against the Diamondbacks to date, alternating wins and losses. The Under is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games for Los Angeles.

The Diamondbacks doubled up the Dodgers by outhitting them 10 to 5. OF Corbin Carroll and 3B Evan Longoria each swatted their 2nd home run of the season in the victory.

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Noah Syndergaard vs. RHP Zach Davies

Syndergaard (0-0, 1.50 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 1 ER on 4 H with 0 BB and 6 K across 6 IP in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on Sunday.

  • Last season on the road: 3-7, 4.64 ERA (54 1/3 IP, 28 ER), 1.34 WHIP, 42 K, .275 opponent batting average (OBA) in 11 starts with the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies
  • Last season at night: 10-9, 3.68 ERA (124 2/3 IP, 51 ER), 1.21 WHIP, 87 K, .254 OBA in 22 starts and 1 relief appearance

Davies (0-0, 1.80 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He allowed 1 ER on 4 H and 2 BB with 4 K across 5 IP in a no-decision Sunday in L.A.

  • Last season at home: 1-1, 3.16 ERA (57 IP, 20 ER), 1.25 WHIP, 45 K, .238 OBA in 11 starts
  • Last season at night: 1-2, 4.60 ERA (78 1/3 IP, 40 ER), 1.34 WHIP, 57 K, .244 OBA in 16 starts

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 8 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+110) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

The DODGERS (-145) are the play, even though they have had some difficulty with the Diamondbacks so far this season.

The high-priced Dodgers are still 19-7 in the past 26 trips to Arizona and the Diamondbacks are just 12-40 in the previous 52 meetings overall. The Snakes have to start winning more frequently before they can be trusted against the Dodgers.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+110) are worth a roll of the dice at plus money.

L.A. won by 3 or more runs in each of its 5 victories this season, so if you like it to win, you should like L.A. to cover the run line too.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-105) is worth a roll of the dice based on the trends.

The Under is 12-3-1 in the past 16 games at home for the Diamondbacks dating back to last season, while going 6-0 in the past 6 at home against a right-handed starting pitcher.

The Under is 6-1-1 in the past 8 road games for the Dodgers while going 18-7-1 in the past 26 vs. RHP dating back to last season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (5-2) and Arizona Diamondbacks (3-4) meet Friday for the 2nd game of a 4-game series. First pitch from Chase Field is set for 9:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). 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: Dodgers lead 3-2; Los Angeles won the 2022 season series 14-5.

The Dodgers won 5-2 as -155 road favorites Thursday in the series opener. Los Angeles has had solid pitching and batting so far in the season, ranking 2nd in HR (14), 2nd in RBIs (42), 3rd in team ERA (2.14), and T-4th in saves (3).

Arizona was able to steal 2 games from the Dodgers on the road in their season-opening series, winning in 2 low-scoring battles. Pitching for Arizona has proven to be inconsistent so far this season, as it has allowed 5 or more runs in 5 games and a single run in its other 2 games.

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Clayton Kershaw vs. LHP Madison Bumgarner 

Kershaw (1-0, 1.50 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 1 ER on 4 H with 9 K across 6 IP in his debut vs. Arizona Saturday.

  • Last season vs. Arizona: 2-0, 0.69 ERA (1 ER, 13 IP), 8 H, 1 ER, 1 BB and 15 K in 2 starts.
  • Career vs. Arizona: 21-11, 2.67 ERA (76 ER, 256 IP), 197 H, 76 ER, 65 BB and 285 K in 42 starts.
  • Was very solid in away games last year with a 6-3 record and a 2.17 ERA with 15 ER on 43 H and 13 BB with 57 K through 62 1/3 IP across 11 starts.

Bumgarner (0-1, 11.25 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He was roughed up for 5 ER on 4 H and 4 BB with 2 K in 4 IP in his debut vs. L.A. Saturday.

  • Last season vs. Los Angeles: 1-2, 4.76 ERA (9 ER, 17 IP), 14 H, 5 BB and 9 K in 3 starts.
  • Career vs. LA: 16-18, 3.03 ERA (86 ER, 255 1/3 IP), 225 H, 62 BB and 236 K in 41 starts and 1 relief appearance.
  • Struggled at home last year with a 5-6 record, 4.74 ERA with 49 ER on 108 H and 25 BB with 68 K in 93 IP across 17 starts.

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 7:12 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-135) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 2

Moneyline

AVOID.

The Dodgers (-220) have not been as dominant as normal vs. Arizona as of late, winning just 6 of the last 10 meetings. Given how Arizona has performed against L.A. this season this line is too risky as a standalone bet, so look for better value on the run line or the total.

Run line/Against the spread

LEAN DODGERS -1.5 (-135).

Four of the last 10 meetings between these clubs has been a 1-run game came down to within 1 run, and they were all in Los Angeles. The Dodgers have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these squads this season, and all came by 3 or more runs.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-105).

The Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings between these clubs and 12-3 in their last 15 meetings. The Under is 5-5 in both the Dodgers’ and the Diamondbacks’ last 10 games dating back to last season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (4-2) will begin a 4-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (3-3) Thursday at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. 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: Tied 2-2.

The Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-2 Tuesday to give them 2 straight wins. Los Angeles will play its 1st road game of the season Thursday.

On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-6 as they’ve alternated wins and losses since Opening Day. Arizona has allowed 5 ER or more in 4 of its first 6 games of the season.

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Dustin May vs. RHP Merrill Kelly

May (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He posted 1 BB, 4 K, and 0 ER in 7 IP while throwing 84 pitches against the Diamondbacks in his 1st start.

  • His 1st start was the 1st game of his major league career where he recorded 7 IP or more.
  • Is 0-1 with a 5.84 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 3 BB, 9 K and 8 ER in 3 career starts vs. the Diamondbacks.

Kelly (0-0, 0.00 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He allowed 0 ER, 4 BB and tallied 4 K in 3.2 IP with 74 pitches thrown in a road matchup against the Dodgers in his 1st start.

  • Has registered an 0-9 record with a 5.64 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 13 HR and an 8.3 K/9 in 13 career starts against the Dodgers.
  • Recorded a 5-5 record in 17 starts with a 3.02 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 8.8 K/9 at home during the 2022 season.

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 12:05 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+105) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

With May seemingly having a chance to pitch deeper into games, I’ll back the DODGERS (-155) in this NL West bout. Los Angeles also has plenty of success when facing Kelly on the mound.

Run line/Against the spread

DODGERS -1.5 (+105) has decent value as they have the advantage on the mound for Thursday night. The Dodgers are also 41-12 in the last 53 meetings, and we only need them to win by 2-plus runs to cover the spread.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-115) is the pick in this game with May limiting the lineup of the Diamondbacks. There were 3 or fewer runs scored in 2 of the first 4 meetings between these teams to begin the season.

The Under is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings in Arizona and 12-3 in the last 15 meetings overall.

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and prediction

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (63-43) and Arizona Diamondbacks (33-72) play the rubber match of their three-game series Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Dodgers LHP Julio Urias (12-3, 3.54 ERA) makes his 22nd start of the year. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 124 2/3 IP.

  • Urias has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in five of his last six starts.
  • He went 6 2/3 innings in his only start this season against the Diamondbacks allowing 1 run on 3 hits and striking out 8 without issuing a walk. He picked up the win in a 9-1 victory.

Diamondbacks LHP Caleb Smith (3-7, 4.61 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 through 84 IP.

  • This will be his third start of the year against the Dodgers. He lasted 1 inning and allowed 9 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks in a 22-1 loss July 10 in Los Angeles last time he faced them.
  • Arizona is 2-9 when Smith starts this season.

Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Dodgers -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Dodgers -2.5 (-110) | Diamondbacks +2.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -120 | U: -120)

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Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3

Money line (ML)

The Dodgers are now 10-2 against the Diamondbacks. Their 30 road wins are third-most in the majors, trailing just the Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants. While they have lost Urias’ last two starts they are 15-6 when he is on the mound, including a 9-3 record on the road.

The Diamondbacks had their five-game home win streak snapped Saturday. You can’t ignore the fact they are 2-9 with Smith starting, and that he has allowed 5 or more runs in three of his last four starts.

Take the DODGERS (-270).

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Dodgers are 50-56 ATS overall, and 25-30 ATS on the road, and will have to win by at least 3 runs to cover this afternoon. They have won by at least 3 runs only twice in their last 13 games, although six of their 10 wins over Arizona would cover that spread.

The Diamondbacks are 51-54 ATS overall but 28-23 ATS at Chase Field. Five of their nine losses with Smith starting have been by at least 3 runs, but they only have three such losses in their last 12 games.

While I expect Arizona to lose outright, I like them for the cover with the larger spread. Take the DIAMONDBACKS +2.5 (-125).

Over/Under (O/U)

Angel Stadium is the only ballpark with a higher Over percentage than Chase Field’s 62.0% this season.

Both games in the series have had double-digit totals, and seven of the 12 games between the two teams have had totals of 10 or more.

That said, only three of Urias’ last 10 starts and three of Smith’s 11 starts have had totals of 10 or more runs.

Take UNDER 9.5 (-120).

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