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2025 MLB Handicapping – Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
(25-12) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (19-18)
Date: Thursday, May 8th
Time: 9:40 ET
Venue: Chase Field Phoenix, AZ
Projected Starting Pitchers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Brandon Pfaadt
MLB Moneyline Odds: Dodgers -161 | Diamondbacks +137 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Dodgers -1.5 | Diamondbacks +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Gameday
Both the Dodgers and Diamondbacks will send their young pitchers to the mound on Thursday, as Yoshinobu Yamamoto is starting for the Dodgers, and Brandon Pfaadt is starting for the Diamondbacks. The money line odds have the Dodgers as the favorite, with their odds sitting at -161, while the Diamondbacks are at +137. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.
First pitch from Chase Field is set for 9:40 PM ET, and ARID is carrying this game on TV. This NL West matchup has the Dodgers in first place in the division, as they are 25-12, while the Diamondbacks are 19-18 and are 4th in the NL West.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles closed out their series vs. the Marlins with an impressive 10-1 win. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -230. It was a six-run 7th inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Marlins could only score one run, which came in the 9th.
Landon Knack put together a good start for the Dodgers, going five innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out five Marlins batters. James Outman was hot at the plate, going 1/2 with a homer and three RBIs.
Los Angeles is 25-12 overall and leads the NL West by 1.5 games over the Giants and Padres. The Dodgers will be on the road today, taking on the Diamondbacks, and they are a perfect 3-0 in divisional games this year.
At home, the Dodgers have been great, going 15-3, and they have gone 10-9 on the road. So far, they have been really good in day games, going 7-3 this year. The Dodgers have yet to lose a series at home, putting together a series record of 9-4.
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Dodgers Stats
Los Angeles is one of the most dangerous lineups in the league this season, as they are 2nd in team batting average, 2nd in slugging, and 2nd in OPS. They are also one of the league’s top home run hitting teams and have the best team batting average in the league. Overall, they are averaging 5.5 runs per game, which is 3rd in the MLB.
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers’ top power threats this season, with Ohtani hitting 10 homers and Hernandez leading the league with 34 RBIs. Ohtani is batting .299 for the season, while Hernandez is hitting .315. Freddie Freeman has also been swinging a hot bat of late, hitting .500 over his last 10 games with four homers.
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona closed out their series vs. the Mets with a 7-1 loss. The Diamondbacks were the slight favorite at -105 on the money line. Things started off well for the Diamondbacks, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Mets scored three times in the top of the 3rd.
Merrill Kelly put together a good start for the Diamondbacks, going 6 1/3 innings and giving up just three earned runs, and striking out six. However, he took the loss, and the Diamondbacks could only score one run. Corbin Carroll, who was called up from the minors, went 2/2 with a homer.
Arizona is 19-18 overall and trails the Dodgers by six games in the NL West. The Diamondbacks will host the Dodgers today, and they have yet to play a game vs. other NL West teams. Arizona lost two of three in their most recent series vs. the Mets.
As the underdog, the Diamondbacks are 19-18 this year, and they have gone 9-10 as the underdog at home. So far, they are 10-8 as the road underdog. Arizona’s series record is 5-6-1 this year, and they have dropped two straight series.
Diamondbacks Stats
Arizona comes into today’s game as one of the league’s top-scoring offenses, averaging 5 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, putting up 5.3 runs per contest. As a team, the Diamondbacks are batting .246, which is 8th in the league, and are 4th in slugging percentage. Overall, they are 7th in home runs and have the 4th best isolated power figure in the MLB.
Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. have been swinging the bat well of late, with Carroll going 9/31 in his last eight games, including two homers, and Gurriel Jr. also going deep twice in this stretch while batting .355. Carroll’s two homers have helped him move into the team’s top spot in home runs, and his 28 RBIs are 2nd on the team.
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Dodgers Diamondbacks Pitching
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Diamondbacks on the road. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 4-2. Yamamoto’s ERA is an impressive 0.90, and he has pitched well on the road, coming in with a 0.45 ERA compared to 1.8 at home. So far, he has made four quality starts and is averaging 11.02 strikeouts per nine innings. Yamamoto’s most recent outing was on May 2nd, where he didn’t give up a run in six innings of work, picking up the win.
Through seven starts, Brandon Pfaadt has a record of 5-2 and an ERA of 3.79 for the Diamondbacks. He has made four quality starts this year and is coming off a rough outing against the Phillies, where he gave up six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. In that outing, he gave up one homer. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Pfaadt has been much better at home, with an ERA of 2.25 compared to 6.39 on the road. His WHIP for the season is 1.24, and opponents are batting .270 off the right-hander.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Dodgers head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Dodgers they are 4-6 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Diamondbacks are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Diamondbacks have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Dodgers are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Diamondbacks have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Prediction: Diamondbacks ML +137
Our predictions for this Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks matchup have the Diamondbacks picking up the win at home. With the money line sitting at +137 for the Diamondbacks, this is the bet we recommend making. I see a 5-3 D-Backs outcome tonight.
Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections have Brandon Pfaadt finishing with six strikeouts compared to Yoshinobu Yamamoto with five.
Pfaadt is also predicted to finish with fewer hits allowed compared to Yamamoto.
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