The Los Angeles Dodgers (81-54) travel to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (76-59) on Saturday, August 31st. This game will be played at Chase Field in Phoenix and televised on None. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Diamondbacks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Dodgers. First pitch is set for 7:10 CT.

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Diamondbacks (+109)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs

• The Diamondbacks have scored 5 or more runs in 10 of their last 15 games.
• The Diamondbacks have a home record of 38-29, indicating strong performance at home.
• The Diamondbacks have won 7 of their last 10 home games.
• The Diamondbacks have a season record of 22-15 against division opponents, showing strong intra-division play.
• The Diamondbacks have outscored the Dodgers 30-13 in their last 3 head-to-head games.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks

It was a wild 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 better offense, and it showed as they outhit the Diamondbacks 10 to 13.

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 had a rough outing for the Diamondbacks, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. He did finish the game with seven strikeouts.

Shohei Ohtani hit the go-ahead home run for the Dodgers in the 9th inning and finished the game with three RBIs. Max Muncy also had a two-hit game and scored two runs. For Arizona, Corbin Carroll hit the game’s first home run and went 2/4 with three RBIs.

Los Angeles has been dominant as the favorite this season, boasting a 76-44 record in those games. Overall, they are 81-54 and have won four straight series. The Dodgers are currently on a three-game winning streak and lead the NL West by five games over the Diamondbacks.

When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, the Dodgers have a 9-8-2 O/U record. Their games this season have averaged 9.1 runs, resulting in a 72-61 over/under record. The run line record for the Dodgers is 67-68, with an average run margin of 3.6 runs per game in their wins.

Gavin Stone Gets The Start For The Dodgers

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 one complete game shutout and 10 quality starts. Stone’s ERA for the season is 4.65 on the road, along with a record of 7-4. At home, his ERA is 3.62, and he is 4-1. 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. He had a stretch of three straight starts without giving up a homer before giving up one in his last outing.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear for the Dodgers, hitting .342 over his last nine games with four homers and 12 runs scored. For the season, he is batting .294 with 43 homers and 96 RBIs, both of which lead the team. Teoscar Hernández is also having a strong season for the Dodgers, as he is batting .264 with 28 homers and 87 RBIs. Hernández is also on a four-game hitting streak.

As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in scoring at 5 runs per game and are also one of the league’s top home run-hitting teams. Overall, they are batting .252 (7th) and have the league’s 3rd best OPS. Their team on-base percentage of .330 is 4th in the league.

Arizona has an overall series record of 24-14-4 this season, and their games have averaged 10.1 runs per game. Their over/under record is 75-53, and when the total has been set at 9 runs, they are 17-11-3. The Diamondbacks are 38-30 on the road and 38-29 at home, and they are currently five games behind the Dodgers in the NL West.

Against the run line, Arizona is 71-64, with a +0.7 run differential per game. They have a 43-24 run line record as underdogs and are 7-12 straight up as home underdogs. Overall, the Diamondbacks are 76-59 and have lost two straight games, including the first game of this series vs. the Dodgers.

Merrill Kelly Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks

Through seven starts, Merrill Kelly is 4-0 with a 3.98 ERA for the Diamondbacks. 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 won two straight starts. Kelly has been much better at home, coming in with a 2.33 ERA compared to 6.6 on the road.

Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown

Arizona comes into the game as the league’s top-scoring offense, averaging 5.4 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.5 runs per game. Overall, they are 2nd in team batting average at .261 and have the league’s best on-base percentage. The Diamondbacks are also one of the league’s best power-hitting teams, as they are 5th in isolated power and 5th in slugging percentage.

Over the team’s last eight games, Corbin Carroll has gone 10/32 with four homers and 10 RBIs. Josh Bell is also swinging a hot bat, going 12/29 in this stretch. Bell also comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak. Ketel Marte has been the team’s top power threat this season, as he is 6th in the league with 30 homers.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction

Our predicted final score for this Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks matchup is 6-5 in favor of the Diamondbacks. Given that the Diamondbacks are the underdogs at +109, we see this as a great opportunity to take them on the money line.

Looking at the starting pitchers, our projections 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 he is projected to pick up the win.

Offensively, we have the Diamondbacks finishing with 10 hits compared to the Dodgers with nine. If you’re looking for some player props, you could look to take Kelly’s strikeout total and look for a Diamondbacks player to hit a home run.

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