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2024 MLB Handicapping – Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks
(81-54) Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (76-59)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 8:10 ET
Venue: Chase Field Phoenix, AZ
Projected Starting Pitchers: Gavin Stone vs. Merrill Kelly
MLB Moneyline Odds: Dodgers -129 | Diamondbacks +109 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Dodgers -1.5 | Diamondbacks +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Gameday
It’s a National League West showdown in the desert as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. First pitch is set for 8:10 PM ET. The Dodgers come in as the road favorites, with a money line payout of -129 compared to the Diamondbacks at +109. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the over paying out at -114 compared to the under at -107.
On the mound for the Dodgers is Gavin Stone, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Merrill Kelly. The Dodgers come in with a record of 81-54, good for first place in the NL West, while the Diamondbacks are 76-59, sitting in second place in the division.
It was a wild game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Diamondbacks series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as the slight favorites at -137 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.
Clayton Kershaw only went one inning for the Dodgers but gave up just three hits and zero 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.
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Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith each homered for the Dodgers. Ohtani, Max Muncy, and Corbin Carroll each had two hits and two RBIs at the plate.
Los Angeles is on a three-game winning streak, and they lead the NL West by five games over the Diamondbacks. So far, they have gone 22-18 in divisional games. The Dodgers are 81-54 overall and took the first game of this series vs. the Diamondbacks.
At home, the Dodgers have been strong, going 45-24 this season. On the road, they are 36-30, and they have won two straight road games. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 76-44 this year, and they are 5-10 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 25-17-2, and they have won four straight series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks today, with the over/under line set at 9 runs. The combined run average for Dodgers games this season is 9.1 runs, and their over/under record is 72-61. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 9-8-2. The over has hit in three straight games for the Dodgers.
Dodgers Gambling
When the Dodgers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.6 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.1 runs per game. Overall, their run line record is just below .500 at 67-68, and they have been a better bet on the run line at home, where they are 35-34. As the favorite, they are 60-60 on the run line, while as the underdog, they are just 7-8.
Dodgers Stats
When looking at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ offensive production, they are a top-tier team in terms of scoring runs. Their offense averages 5 runs per game, which is 3rd in the league. They are also 3rd in total home runs with 184. Their team batting average is .252, which is 7th in the league. Their top hitters for the season have been Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández. Ohtani is hitting .294 this season with 43 home runs and 96 RBIs. Hernández is hitting .264 with 28 home runs and 87 RBIs. Ohtani has been hitting .300 over his last 5 games, where he has scored 7 runs and hit 2 home runs. Hernández is currently on a 4-game hitting streak.
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Arizona is five games behind the Dodgers in the NL West as they host the Dodgers today. The Diamondbacks have an overall record of 76-59, and they are 2nd in the NL West. So far, they have gone 22-15 in divisional matchups.
The Diamondbacks have dropped two straight games, and this comes after winning seven of their last eight. At home, the Diamondbacks are 38-29 this season, and they are 38-30 on the road. As the underdog, the Diamondbacks are 34-33 this season and 42-26 as the favorite. Arizona’s overall series record is 24-14-4, and they have won two straight series on the road.
When the Arizona Diamondbacks are at home, the over/under line is set at 9 runs. Their games have averaged 10.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 75-53 overall. When the line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 17-11-3. Only 14.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs, with the majority of their games having lower lines.
Diamondbacks Gambling
Arizona has been a solid run line bet this season, going 71-64 overall. They have been especially profitable on the road, going 40-28 against the run line. They have been a good bet as an underdog, going 43-24 against the run line in those games. Their average run margin in winning games is 4.1, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.7.
Diamondbacks Stats
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been one of the best offensive teams in the league this season. They lead the league in runs per game at 5.4, and their .261 batting average is 2nd in the league. Their on-base percentage of .335 is also the best in the league. Their top hitters for the season have been Ketel Marte, who is hitting .298 with 30 home runs and 81 RBIs, and Eugenio Suárez, who has 21 home runs and 82 RBIs. Corbin Carroll has been hot at the plate recently, hitting .350 with 4 home runs and 9 RBIs in his last 5 games. Josh Bell, Jake McCarthy, and Corbin Carroll are all currently on hitting streaks.
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Dodgers Diamondbacks Pitching
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 season and has a record of 11-5 with a 3.33 ERA. In his 24 appearances, he has turned in 10 quality starts, one shutout, and one complete game. Stone’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.21, and opponents are batting .239 off him this year. Stone’s last outing came on August 25th, where he finished with a no-decision, going seven innings and giving up one earned run on three hits. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
So far this season, Merrill Kelly has made seven starts and has a record of 4-0 with an ERA of 3.98. Looking at his overall numbers, Kelly has a WHIP of 1.18 and has turned in three quality starts. In his last outing, Kelly picked up the win, going six innings and giving up four earned runs on seven hits. He also gave up three homers in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Kelly’s ERA on the road is 6.6 compared to 2.33 at home.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Dodgers head into the game having gone 7-3 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Dodgers they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Diamondbacks are 7-3 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Diamondbacks have a 7-3 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 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our pick for today’s Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks game is to take the Diamondbacks on the money line, with the payout at +109. We have the Diamondbacks winning this one by a score of 7-4.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Merrill Kelly finishing with four strikeouts, which is higher than Gavin Stone, who we have finishing with six. However, Kelly’s strikeout total is lower than most starters, and his odds of picking up a win are average.
We like the OVER in this one.
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