Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
The Dodgers head into Monday night’s matchup vs. the Diamondbacks looking for a win on the road and to move to 19-12 this season. As for the Diamondbacks, they are 13-16 and will be sending Tommy Henry to the mound vs. James Paxton for the Dodgers.
First pitch from Chase Field in Phoenix is set for 9:40 PM ET. Los Angeles is the favorite on the money line at -147, and the over/under line is at 10 runs. You can catch this one on SNLA.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Trends and Key Stats
- Across their last five road games, the Dodgers are 4-1. This includes going 3-2 vs. the runline.
- In the Diamondbacks’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 2-3 (SU) with 2-3 against the spread.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Dodgers have a straight-up record of 6-4 and a runline record of 5-5.
- When playing as the underdog, the Diamondbacks have a 2-8 record against the runline and a 4-6 straight-up record in their last ten games.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Los Angeles closed out their series vs. the Blue Jays with a 3-1 loss. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were the slight favorite at -107 on the money line. Things started off well for the Dodgers, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Blue Jays scored three times in the bottom of the second.
Michael Grove got the start for the Dodgers and took the loss. He only lasted two innings, giving up three earned runs on four hits. Freddie Freeman’s hot streak continued, as he went 1/3 with a homer.
Los Angeles opens their series vs. the Diamondbacks with an 18-12 record, good for 1st place in the NL West. The Dodgers hold a 3.5-game lead over the Giants for the division lead. The Dodgers closed out their series vs. the Blue Jays with a loss but won the first two games of the series. So far, they are 5-3 in divisional matchups.
The Dodgers have been really good on the road this year, putting together a record of 9-4 compared to 9-8 at home. Los Angeles has been really good as the favorite this season, going 18-11, but they are just 0-1 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Dodgers are 6-5 and have won two straight series. They have also won three straight series on the road and have dropped three straight series at home.
When the Dodgers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.9 runs per game. That’s helped them to a 14-16 run line record, including an 8-5 mark on the road. They’ve covered the run line in two straight games and are 14-15 when favored.
Despite an average combined run average of 9.3, the Los Angeles Dodgers have seen just two of their games go over the 10-run mark this season. Their over/under record is 18-12, and they have hit the under in their last two games. Their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs, and they have only seen 28% of their games have over/under lines set at 10 runs or higher.
James Paxton is getting the start for the Dodgers on the road against the Diamondbacks today. He has been solid in his first two starts of the season, picking up a win in his first start against the Twins and then taking a no-decision vs. the Nationals. In that start, he went 4 2/3 innings and gave up just 1 earned run.
Los Angeles comes into the game as one of the league’s top offenses, averaging 5.3 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .274, which is the 2nd best mark in the league, and they also lead the league in on-base percentage and are 3rd in slugging. The Dodgers also have the league’s 4th best home run total.
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts have been two of the Dodgers’ top power threats this season, as Ohtani leads the team with seven homers, and Betts is right behind him with six. Betts is also batting .387 for the season and is currently on an eight-game hitting streak. Over his last six games, Betts has gone 13/26. Ohtani has gone deep twice in his past six games but is batting just .222 during that stretch.
Heading into their last game vs. the Mariners, the Diamondbacks closed out the series with a 3-2 win. Arizona was the +115 underdog on the road going into this matchup. It was a big game for Brandon Pfaadt, as he picked up the win and tossed six innings of two-run ball, giving up just five hits and striking out 11. The Diamondbacks’s offense was carried by Christian Walker, who went 2/4 with a homer and scored two runs.
Joe Mantiply got the Diamondbacks out of a jam in the 7th inning, and Kevin Ginkel closed things out in the 9th for Arizona. The Diamondbacks also started Joe Mantiply, and he picked up the win, going 1.1 innings of scoreless baseball. Arizona’s bullpen was a little shaky, as they gave up five hits in just 1.2 innings of work, but they only allowed one run to score.
Arizona is hosting the Dodgers today with an overall record of 13-16, which has them 4th in the NL West, tied with the Padres and 4.5 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead. This season, they have been good against other NL West teams, going 7-4 so far.
The Diamondbacks won the final game of their series vs. the Mariners and are 3-5-1 in series this year. As the underdog, Arizona is 5-9 this season compared to an 8-7 mark as the favorite. So far, they are 7-6 at home and 6-10 on the road.
When the Diamondbacks win, they win big, with an average run margin of 5.6 runs per game. But when they lose, it’s by an average of -2.8 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 14-15, with a 7-6 mark at home and a 7-9 record on the road. As the favorite, they are just 6-9 against the run line, while they are 8-6 as the underdog.
The Diamondbacks have seen their last four games go under the total, and their over/under record for the season is 12-16. The average over/under line for their games is 9 runs, but today’s line is set at 10 runs. The Diamondbacks have played just one game with a line of 10 runs this season, and that game went over the total. Overall, just 13.8% of their games have had over/under lines of 10 runs or more.
Tommy Henry is getting the start for the Diamondbacks today, and he has been solid in his first three starts of the season. He has gone 6 innings in each of his first two starts, and he picked up a win in his last outing, giving up just 1 earned run. Henry has 6 strikeouts in each of his first two starts.
So far this season, the Diamondbacks are the league’s 3rd highest-scoring team, averaging 5.3 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 6 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .250, which is 8th in the league, and have the 8th most home runs in the league. Arizona’s lineup has been tough to strike out this season and is also among the league leaders in walks.
Blaze Alexander comes into the game with the team’s best batting average (.322) and is 2nd on the team with three homers. Christian Walker, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and Ketel Marte are all tied for the team lead with five home runs. Walker has gone 7/24 in his last seven games, including two homers, and has a current five-game hitting streak.
Our prediction for today’s Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks matchup is to take the Diamondbacks on the money line, with the payout currently sitting at +122. We have the Diamondbacks winning this one by a final score of 6-5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have James Paxton finishing with just five strikeouts and finishing outside of the top 10 in terms of starting pitchers in line to pick up a win. As for Tommy Henry, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts and is currently 13th in terms of starting pitchers.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- The Diamondbacks are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Arizona Diamondbacks Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | Out | Shoulder |
| Miguel Castro | Out | Shoulder |
| Paul Sewald | Out | Oblique |
| Zac Gallen | Questionable | Hamstring |
| Alek Thomas | Out | Hamstring |
| Geraldo Perdomo | Out | Knee |
| Merrill Kelly | Out | Shoulder |
| Luis Frías | Out | Shoulder |
| Kyle Nelson | Out | Shoulder |
| Drey Jameson | Out | Elbow |
| Ryne Nelson | Out | Elbow |
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Jason Heyward | Out | Back |
| Blake Treinen | Out | Lung |
| Walker Buehler | Out | Elbow |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Bobby Miller | Out | Shoulder |
| Kyle Hurt | Out | Shoulder |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Forearm |
