Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction & Betting Tips 8/31/2024

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The Dodgers are the road favorite on Saturday, as they are facing the Diamondbacks in Arizona. The money line odds have the Dodgers at -129 compared to the Diamondbacks at +109. First pitch from Chase Field is set for 8:10 PM ET. Gavin Stone is starting for the Dodgers, and he will be facing off against Merrill Kelly for the Diamondbacks. Los Angeles is currently on a three-game winning streak and is 81-54 overall, while the Diamondbacks are 76-59.

Arizona comes into the game looking to snap a two-game losing streak and is 2nd in the NL West, while the Dodgers are in 1st place in the NL West. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs, and the Diamondbacks will be looking to get their offense going to avoid the sweep.

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Trends and Key Stats

• Over the course of their previous five away games, the Dodgers have recorded a 3-2 record, with a 0-5 performance on the runline.
• The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 5-0 (SU) and 5-0 record.
• Over their last ten games, the Dodgers have a 8-2 straight-up record when playing as the favorite, along with a 6-4 record vs. the runline.
• Over their last ten games as the underdog, the Diamondbacks have gone 5-5 vs. the runline and 6-4 straight-up.

It was a high-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Diamondbacks series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -137 favorites and squeaked out a 10-9 win. Arizona had a chance to win the game in the 9th inning but could only muster four runs. Heading into the game, the Dodgers had the edge in the series, winning two of the first three games.

Clayton Kershaw only went one inning for the Dodgers but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. Ryan Brasier got the win out of the bullpen. Zac Gallen struggled on the mound for the Diamondbacks, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work.

Shohei Ohtani hit the go-ahead home run for the Dodgers in the 9th inning and finished the game with three RBIs. Freddie Freeman also had a three RBI game at the plate. Corbin Carroll hit the game’s other home run and drove in three runs for Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction

Los Angeles is on a three-game winning streak, and they lead the NL West by five games over the Diamondbacks. So far, they are 22-18 in divisional games. The Dodgers are 81-54 overall and have been playing well lately, going 8-2 over their last 10 games.

At home, the Dodgers are 45-24 this season, and they have gone 36-30 on the road. Los Angeles has been good as the favorite this year, putting up a record of 76-44. As the underdog, the Dodgers are just 5-10 this season. Their overall series record is 25-17-2, and they have won four straight series.

When the Dodgers win, they win big, with an average run differential of +3.6 runs per game. That’s helped them to a 67-68 run line record on the season. They’re 32-34 against the run line on the road, where they’re scoring an average of 0.8 more runs per game than their opponents.

The Dodgers are on the road in Arizona tonight, and the over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs. The combined run average in their games this season is 9.1 runs per game, and their over/under record is 72-61. When the line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 9-8-2. Their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs, and they have had 19 games with over/under lines set above 9 runs. Their over streak is at 3 games.

Right-hander Gavin Stone gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. Stone has made 24 starts this year and has a record of 11-5 with a 3.33 ERA. In his 24 appearances, he has one complete game shutout and 10 quality starts. Stone’s ERA at home is 3.62 compared to 4.65 on the road. He most recently faced the Rays, where he finished with a no-decision, going seven innings and giving up one earned run. Before that, he had won two straight starts.

Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 43 home runs are 2nd in the league and the most on the Dodgers. Ohtani is also batting .294 for the season and has gone 13/38 (.342) over his last nine games, with four homers and eight RBIs. Teoscar Hernández is also a power threat in the lineup, as he has 28 homers this season, which is 8th in the league.

Overall, the Dodgers come into the game as the league’s 3rd highest-scoring offense, averaging 5 runs per contest. They have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per game. As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and have the league’s 3rd best OPS.

With an overall record of 76-59, the Diamondbacks are five games behind the Dodgers for the NL West lead. Arizona will take on the Dodgers at home today, and they are 2nd in the NL West with a 22-15 record against other teams in the division. The Diamondbacks have dropped two straight games, and this comes after winning seven of their previous eight games.

At home, the Diamondbacks are 38-29 this season and 38-30 on the road. As the favorite, Arizona has gone 42-26 and 34-33 as the underdog. So far, they have dropped two straight games at home, and their overall series record is 24-14-4.

Arizona is 71-64 on the run line this season, including a 31-36 mark at home. The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in 43 of 67 games as an underdog this season, and have an average run differential of +0.7 runs per game overall. They have gone over the run line in eight straight games as an underdog.

The Diamondbacks are 17-11-3 when the over/under line is set at 9 runs this season. Their games have averaged 10.1 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 75-53. The over/under line for today’s game against the Dodgers is set at 9 runs.

Through seven starts, Merrill Kelly has yet to take a loss, as his record is 4-0 with an ERA of 3.98. Looking at his overall numbers, Kelly has made three quality starts and is averaging 7.08 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he gave up four earned runs in six innings of work, but he still managed to get the win. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts. Kelly’s ERA at home is 2.33, compared to 6.6 on the road.

Arizona comes into today’s game as the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 5.4 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .261, which is the 2nd best mark in the MLB. The Diamondbacks also have the best on-base percentage in the league and are 2nd in OPS.

Over his last eight games, Corbin Carroll has gone 10/32 with four homers and 10 RBIs. Josh Bell is also swinging a hot bat right now, hitting .414 in his last eight games. Bell is also on a four-game hitting streak. Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suarez are the team’s top home run hitters, with 30 and 21 homers, respectively.

Our prediction for today’s Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks game is to take the Diamondbacks on the money line, with the payout sitting at +109. We have the Diamondbacks winning this one by a score of 6-5.

If you’re looking for a prediction for the starting pitchers, we have Merrill Kelly finishing with four strikeouts, and Gavin Stone ending the game with six.

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

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