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Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Miami Marlins (10-26) and Los Angeles Dodgers (23-13) kick off a 3-game series Monday at Dodger Stadium (MLB Network/ESPN+). First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Marlins vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; split last season 3-3

The Marlins salvaged the final game Sunday in Oakland, winning 12-3. It was a nice comeback after getting punished 20-4 in Saturday’s game in a battle of southpaws. The Marlins are still 4-2 in the past 6 games despite that embarrassment over the weekend, and the Over is 3-1 in the past 4 outings and on a 7-2 run in the past 9 contests.

The Marlins also made headlines this past weekend, trading All-Star 2B Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres, as apparently another fire sale is on the horizon in South Florida.

The Dodgers made a giant statement over the weekend, posting a 3-game sweep of the rival Atlanta Braves. Los Angeles outscored Atlanta 20-6 in the thorough beatdown. Unlike the Marlins, runs have been at a premium for the opposition of the Dodgers, with L.A. allowing just 25 runs in the past 13 games.

Marlins at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Roddery Munoz vs. RHP Walker Buehler

Munoz (1-0, 2.45 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 0.73 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 11 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 7 K (67 pitches) in 4-1 home win vs. Colorado Rockies Wednesday
Last road start: 5 IP, 2 ER, 2 H (2 solo HR), 1 BB, 7 K in 5-3 road loss vs. Chicago Cubs April 20 in his MLB debut

Buehler (6-3, 4.02 ERA) makes his first start since 2022 after a 23-month layoff due to Tommy John surgery.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 3 ER, 4 H (1 HR), 0 BB, 6 K in 7-2 road loss vs. San Francisco Giants June 10, 2022
2022 stats: 6-3, 4.02 ERA (65 IP, 29 ER), 1.29 WHIP in 12 starts

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Marlins 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 12:24 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Marlins +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Dodgers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Marlins +1.5 (+120) | Dodgers -1.5 (-145)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Marlins at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Marlins 3

Moneyline

You just can’t back the Dodgers (-300) laying 3 times your potential return.

That’s risky betting behavior anyway, but especially with a guy making his first start since June 2022. Buehler is making his way back, he’ll likely be eased into things, and the Marlins (+240) are using a hard-throwing pitcher with plenty of gas.

AVOID.

Run line/Against the spread

The MARLINS +1.5 (+120) are a solid play at plus-money. We don’t know how effective Buehler is going to be, although he faces a rather toothless Miami lineup, and now Arraez is playing his baseball in San Diego.

The Dodgers -1.5 (-145) will have their hands full with Munoz, who has pitched well in his first 2 appearances, though.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-110) is the way to go, as Munoz has kept scores low, and Buehler faces the perfect offense to ease back into action after a long layoff. Los Angeles is on a 7-3 run to the Under, and that is what is driving this play.

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Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (20-11) and Los Angeles Dodgers (22-13) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 2-0

The Braves have had a difficult time on the 6-game road trip, winning just once in the past 5 games. The offense has fallen asleep, going for just 13 runs, or 2.6 runs per game (RPG), in the first 5 games of the trip. The Under is on a 9-1-1 run for the Braves.

The Dodgers lead the majors with 5.49 runs scored per game, a .275 batting average and .807 OPS. Los Angeles rolled up an 11-2 win against the Braves Saturday, the 4th time the Dodgers have scored double-digit runs in the past 12 games. The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games since April 27.

Braves at Dodgers projected starters

LHP Max Fried vs. LHP James Paxton

Fried (2-0, 4.02 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 31 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 BB, 7 K (100 pitches) in 2-1 road loss vs. Seattle Mariners last Monday
2024 road splits: 1-0, 3.50 ERA (18 IP, 7 ER), 1 HR, 10 BB, 14 K, .203 opponents’ batting average (OBA) and 1.28 WHIP in 4 starts

Paxton (3-0, 3.51 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.68 WHIP, 7.7 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 in 25 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 5 BB, 4 K in 8-4 road victory vs. Arizona Diamondbacks last Monday
2024 home splits: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (10 IP, 3 ER), 7 H, 13 BB, 6 K with .212 OBA and 2.00 WHIP in 2 starts

Braves 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 11:05 a.m. ET.

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

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Braves at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Braves 5, Dodgers 2

Moneyline

The BRAVES (-135) are a strong play behind the southpaw Fried, who has started to pitch more to his capabilities after a sluggish start to the season. He twirled 6 scoreless and hitless innings last time out in Seattle.

The starting pitching advantage is squarely in favor of the visitors, as Paxton has been well supported, but he has been too erratic, with plenty of walks issued.

Run line/Against the spread

The BRAVES -1.5 (+125) are worth a roll of the dice for less conservative bettors rather than bet the moneyline. In 6 of the team’s past 8 victories dating back to April 19, Atlanta has won by 2 or more runs.

If you like Atlanta to win, you should like it to cash on the run line behind the resurgent southpaw Fried.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is worth playing with Fried on the hill, although the play also comes with risk with the walk-happy Paxton working on the other side.

Still, the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games for the Dodgers, and the total is 2-2 in the past 4 starts by the lefty Paxton.

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Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Atlanta Braves (20-10) and Los Angeles Dodgers (21-13) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Saturday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

The Dodgers won a thrilling series opener Friday, winning 4-3 in 11 innings. The Braves took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning, but the Dodgers scored a run in both the bottom of the 3rd and 4th innings to take a 2-1 lead. Atlanta tied it 2-2 in the top of the 8th to force extras.

In the top of the 10th, Atlanta took a 3-2 lead, but the Dodgers tied it 3-3 to go to the 11th. The Dodgers walked it off on an Andy Pages game-winning RBI single.

Atlanta has dropped 3 of the first 4 outings on the 6-game West Coast road trip. The Under (9) cashed Friday, and the total has now gone low at a 9-0-1 pace in the past 10 outings, while cashing at a 13-2-1 clip in the previous 16 contests.

Los Angeles has won 3 of the past 4 games, and 9 of the past 11 outings. The Under is on a 3-0 run, while connecting in 5 of the past 6 games.

Braves at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Bryce Elder vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Elder (1-0, 1.50 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 4.5 K/9 in 12 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 K in 4-3 home win in 10 innings vs. Atlanta Braves last Sunday
2023 road splits: 5-3, 4.05 ERA (80 IP, 36 ER), 7 HR, 29 BB, 55 K, .256 opponents’ batting average (OBA) and 1.34 WHIP in 14 starts

Glasnow (5-1, 2.72 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.93 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 43 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 9 K in 4-2 road victory vs. Toronto Blue Jays last Saturday
2024 home splits: 3-1, 3.60 ERA (25 IP, 10 ER), 21 H, 5 BB, 27 K with .221 OBA and 1.04 WHIP in 4 starts

Braves 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 10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Dodgers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves +1.5 (-135) | Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Braves at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 4, Braves 3

Moneyline

The Dodgers (-175) are a little on the pricey side, costing you nearly 2 times your potential return. That’s too expensive for a marquee matchup with solid pitching on both sides.

Los Angeles won the series opener by a razor-thin margin. It should be another close, well-pitched battle Saturday evening at Chavez Ravine.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The BRAVES +1.5 (-135) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little insurance. It’s risky behavior betting against Glasnow, who has fit right in wearing Dodger blue. But Elder is pitching pretty well, and he has handled his own through the first 2 starts. Back the visitors catching a run and a half.

Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-120) is the best play on the board.

Elder and Glasnow have each put up a lot of donuts so far, and there’s no reason to believe that won’t continue in this middle game. Atlanta has gone low at a 9-0-1 clip in the past 10 games, so keep rolling with the Under until the Braves start ticking off Over results on the regular.

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Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Atlanta Braves (20-9) and Los Angeles Dodgers (20-13) open a 3-game series Friday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Braves won 4-3 in 2023

The Braves have won 4 of the past 5 meetings vs. the Dodgers, including 3 of 4 last season at Dodger Stadium. The Under holds a slight 6-4 advantage in the past 10 head-to-head battles.

The Braves are back after an off-day Thursday. Atlanta dropped 2 of 3 games in Seattle to begin the 1st half of a current 6-game West Coast road trip, cashing the Under at a 2-0-1 clip in the interleague set. The total has gone low at an 8-0-1 pace in the past 9 outings for Atlanta.

The Dodgers return home after a 9-game road trip to Washington, Toronto and Arizona. The Dodgers won 7 of the 9 games, including a perfect 7-0 record as a favorite. The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 outings.

Braves at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Charlie Morton vs. RHP Gavin Stone

Morton (2-0, 3.60 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 30 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 4-2 home loss in 11 innings vs. Cleveland Guardians Saturday
2024 road splits: 1-0, 4.76 ERA (11 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 1 HR, 3 BB, 14 K, .238 opponents’ batting average (OBA) and 1.15 WHIP in 2 starts
Career vs. Dodgers: 1-4, 5.70 ERA (36 1/3 IP, 23 ER) 16 BB, 39 K, 1.60 WHIP in 7 starts

Stone (2-1, 4.68 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.44 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 6.5 K/9 in 25 innings.

Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 2 H (solo HR), 2 BB, 2 K in 12-2 road victory vs. Toronto Blue Jays April 26
2024 home splits: 1-0, 4.20 ERA (15 IP, 7 ER), 16 H, 7 BB, 11 K with .276 OBA and 1.53 WHIP in 3 starts
Career vs. Braves: 0-0, 11.25 ERA (4 IP, 5 ER), 5 H, 1 HR, 5 BB, 1 K in 1 road start back on May 22, 2023

Braves 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 4:36 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Braves -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Dodgers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -1.5 (+150) | Dodgers +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Braves at Dodgers picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Braves 3

Moneyline

The DODGERS (-115) are a strong play at home in this marquee matchup at Chavez Ravine despite the fact L.A. struggled with the Braves last season.

The difference here is starting pitching as Stone looked to build off a tremendous performance last time out in Toronto when he posted a quality start. The 40-year-old Morton cannot be trusted, especially on the road.

Run line/Against the spread

The Dodgers +1.5 (-185) are too expensive on the run line if you require insurance, and you just can’t bring yourself to play Los Angeles straight up for some reason.

However, AVOID. The moneyline is a better and much cheaper play.

Over/Under

UNDER 9.5 (-115) is a rather high number, but the books might have bumped things up a bit due to Morton’s struggles on the road, his awful career numbers against L.A. and Stone’s home ERA so far.

Still, the total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 games for Los Angeles, while cashing at an impressive 8-0-1 clip in the past 9 for Atlanta. The Under is 12-2-1 in the past 15 outings for the Braves, too, including the past 2 starts by Morton.

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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

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

Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds

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

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

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

BET DODGERS (-112).

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

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

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

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

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9.5 (-108).

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

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

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

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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

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

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

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

Dodgers at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP James Paxton vs. LHP Tommy Henry

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

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

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

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

Dodgers at Diamondbacks odds

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

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

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Dodgers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 2

Moneyline

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

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

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

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

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

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

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

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

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

BET UNDER 10 (-105).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (17-11) and Toronto Blue Jays (13-14) play the middle contest of a 3-game interleague series Saturday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 3:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 1-0

Los Angeles won 12-2 Friday as slight road favorites (-118) in the series opener, while taking care of the Over (9) on its own.

The Dodgers have won 5 straight games, including 4 consecutive victories on the road. The Over and Under have alternated in the past 5 outings, too. L.A. pitching has been on point lately, allowing just 6 total runs in the past 5 contests, good for just 1.2 runs per game (RPG) allowed.

On the flip side, the Blue Jays offense has been awful lately, scoring just 7 runs in the past 4 games (1.8 RPG). Toronto has lost all 4 of those games, and the Under is on a 4-1 run, while cashing in 6 of the past 8 contests.

Dodgers at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Tyler Glasnow vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi

Glasnow (4-1, 2.92 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 37 innings.

Last start: Win, 8 IP, 0 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 10-0 home victory vs. New York Mets Sunday
2024 road splits: 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, 4 BB, 17 K and .125 opponents’ batting average (OBA) in 2 starts across 12 IP
Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-4, 6.86 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 20 BB, 51 K in 9 starts across 39 1/3 IP

Kikuchi (2-1, 2.28 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 in 27 2/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 HR, 0 BB, 4 K in 5-3 road win at Kansas City Royals Monday
2024 home splits: 1-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 3 BB, 18 K and .163 OBA in 2 starts

Dodgers at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Blue Jays +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+105) |
Blue Jays +1.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Dodgers at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Dodgers 3

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (+125) are worth a look as short underdogs at home.

Glasnow faced Toronto plenty from his days with the Tampa Bay Rays. He likely wants to forget most of those outings against, as he is winless in 9 starts with 6 losses in his career against Toronto. Ouch.

While L.A. is 7-3 against left-handed starters this season, Kikuchi can more than hold his own, especially at home.

Run line/Against the spread

The Blue Jays +1.5 (-130) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little insurance and you’re a bit on the conservative side. However, I don’t want to double down on the moneyline and the run line. Take the moneyline for a much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) is the lean, but go with a conservative half-unit play at most.

The Under has a slight 5-4 edge in the past 9 road games for the Dodgers, while going 2-2 in interleague games this season.

For the Blue Jays, the total has gone low in 4 of the past 5 games, and the Under is on a 9-4 run in the past 13 outings.

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series Thursday. The Nuggets lead the series 2-0. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The 7th-seeded Lakers covered as 7-point underdogs in Game 2, but the host Nuggets came away with the 101-99 victory Monday as the Under (223) hit.

G Jamal Murray hit the game-winner over C Anthony Davis as time expired to cap a 20-point comeback for the 2nd-seeded Nuggets, who have won 10 straight meetings with the Lakers. F LeBron James had a chance to put Los Angeles up 3 with 13 seconds remaining, but missed on the open shot from deep.

The Nuggets are 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in the last 7 meetings vs. L.A., and the Under has hit in 5 of the last 6.

Nuggets at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Lakers -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +1.5 (-120) | Lakers -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nuggets at Lakers key injuries

Nuggets

None

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (back) probable
F LeBron James (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 107, Nuggets 104

Moneyline

While I like the Lakers’ full-game ML (-105), the safer bet is to play them in the 1st half. L.A. has outscored Denver 119-101 before halftime in this series, but it struggles to control C Nikola Jokic (27 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 2) and the Nuggets offense over the course of a full game.

BET LAKERS 1ST HALF (-165).

Against the spread

For those who are uncomfortable laying -165 on the 1st-half ML, the 1st-half spread is low enough that the Lakers will likely cover it if they’re leading after the 2nd quarter. The 1st half of Game 3 is historically a good spot for home teams that are down 0-2 in a series, which is why we’re paying a bit of a tax on the Lakers here.

LEAN LAKERS 1ST HALF -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under has been very profitable in past meetings between these teams, and we should see a better effort from the Lakers on the defensive end after blowing a 20-point lead. While the total is a little low, it hasn’t dropped enough for me to consider playing the Over in a Nuggets-Lakers game.

BET UNDER 216.5 (-105).

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Los Angeles Dodgers at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Los Angeles Dodgers (15-11) and Washington Nationals (10-13) wrap up a 3-game series at Nationals Park Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Dodgers vs. Nationals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-2

The Dodgers have won 3 games in a row after taking down the Nationals 11-2 Wednesday and cashing as -168 road favorites. SS Mookie Betts, DH Shohei Ohtani, 1B Freddie Freeman, and 2B Gavin Lux each had 2 RBIs. RHP Landon Knack allowed 2 earned runs in 6 innings and picked up the win.

The Nationals have lost back-to-back games after failing to cash as +154 home underdogs Wednesday. DH Joey Meneses and 3B Nick Senzel each had an RBI — Senzel’s came on a solo shot. RHP Jake Irvin allowed 6 earned runs in 4 2/3 innings to pick up the loss.

Dodgers at Nationals projected starters

RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. LHP MacKenzie Gore

Yamamoto (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 in 22 innings.

Dodgers are 1-4 in his starts
Has allowed 3 ER in back-to-back appearances
Has allowed 11 ER and 3 HR while striking out 30 and walking just 5

Gore (2-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 12.2 K/9 in 20 innings.

Nationals are 2-2 in his starts
Has allowed 2 or more ER in 3 of his 4 starts
Has allowed 8 ER and 1 HR while striking out 27 and walking just 6

Dodgers at Nationals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Nationals +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (-110) | Nationals +1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Dodgers at Nationals picks and predictions

Prediction

Dodgers 5, Nationals 4

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Dodgers (-190), who have won the 1st 2 games of the series.

Run line/Against the spread

BET NATIONALS +1.5 (-110).

The Nationals took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers on the road from April 15-17 and are 3-3 in their last 6 games overall. With Gore on the mound, Washington should be able to keep this game within reach. It has scored 5 or more runs in 2 of its last 4 games and allowed 4 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (+100).

Both Yamamoto and Gore have shown great control this season and combine for 57 strikeouts and just 11 walks. Los Angeles has scored 4 or fewer runs in 6 of its last 9 games, while the Nationals have scored 3 or fewer in 5 of their last 7.

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