Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 9/2/24

Monday’s Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks matchup has a first pitch set for 4:10 PM ET from Chase Field in Phoenix. Los Angeles is 82-55 this season, while the Diamondbacks are 77-60. Eduardo Rodriguez will start for the Diamondbacks, and the Dodgers are sending Jack Flaherty to the mound.

The over/under line for this one is currently at 8.5 runs, and the Dodgers are the favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -140 compared to the Diamondbacks at +119. Arizona is looking to gain ground on the Dodgers in the NL West, as they are in 2nd place. Los Angeles leads the division by 18 games.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -140

This game will be played at Chase Field at 4:10 ET on Monday, September 2nd.

HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS DIAMONDBACKS:

• We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 6 to 5
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Diamondbacks to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over

It was all Arizona in the last game of this series, as the Diamondbacks took down the Dodgers by a score of 14-3. The D-backs offense only had two more hits than the Dodgers and struck out 11 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were at -111 on the money line.

Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Dodgers could only muster two more runs in the 4th inning. As for the D-backs, they exploded for eight runs in the 2nd and added two more in the 6th. After scoring one run in the 1st, the Dodgers didn’t score another run until putting up two in the 7th.

Brandon Pfaadt got the win for Arizona, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. Justin Wrobleski had a rough outing for the Dodgers, taking the loss after going 5 1/3 innings and giving up 10 earned runs.

Dodgers Records & Stats

Los Angeles is 82-55 overall this season, putting them 1st in the NL West. Currently, they lead the Diamondbacks by five games for the top spot in the division. The Dodgers have won four straight games as the favorite, and they are 77-44 as the favorite this year. As the underdog, the Dodgers are just 5-11.

At home, the Dodgers have gone 45-24 this year, and they are 37-31 on the road. Los Angeles is 7-3 across their last 10 games overall. So far, they have gone 23-19 in divisional matchups this year.

When betting on the Dodgers’ run line, it’s important to note that they have a winning record overall (68-69) but have a losing record on the run line when playing on the road (33-35). Their average run margin this season is +0.8 runs per game, and they have a run line record of 61-60 when favored.

Los Angeles Dodgers are on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks today. The O/U line is set at 8.5, which is lower than their combined run average of 9.2. Their O/U record is 74-61, and when the line is set at 8.5, they are 32-22. Their over streak is at five games.

Through 23 starts, Jack Flaherty has a record of 10-6 and an ERA of 3.07. This year, he has pitched better on the road, coming in with a record of 6-2 and an ERA of 2.63. Flaherty’s ERA at home is 3.71. Looking back at his last outing, Flaherty took the loss vs. the Orioles, giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Against the Diamondbacks, he has made one appearance and has a record of 1-0 with an ERA of 3.00. Opponents are batting .215 off Flaherty this season.

Shohei Ohtani comes into the game as one of the league’s top home run hitters, as his 44 homers are the 2nd most in the league. Ohtani is also 3rd in the MLB with 98 RBIs. However, he has struggled a bit of late, hitting just .241 over his last seven games. Tommy Edman has been hot of late, going 9/25 in his last seven games.

As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in the league in scoring at 5 runs per contest. They have been a good home run hitting team this season and also have a strong team batting average of .253. Overall, the team’s on-base percentage and slugging percentage are both 3rd in the league.

Diamondbacks Records & Stats

Arizona is five games behind the Dodgers in the NL West as they are 77-60 overall this season. The Diamondbacks will host the Dodgers today, and they are the home team. So far, they have gone 39-30 at home compared to 38-30 on the road.

Looking at how they have fared as the underdog, the Diamondbacks are 34-34 this year. They have dropped two straight games as the underdog and are 43-26 when favored. Arizona’s overall series record is 24-14-4, and they have won two straight series on the road.

When it comes to betting on the Arizona Diamondbacks, it’s been a good idea to take them on the run line this season. They have a run line record of 72-65, and they’ve been even better on the road, going 40-28. They’ve been a solid bet at home as well, going 32-37 on the run line. They’ve been a better bet as the underdog, going 43-25 on the run line, compared to 29-40 as the favorite.

Arizona’s games have been high-scoring this season, with a combined run average of 10.1 runs per game. The O/U line for today’s game against the Dodgers is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than their average O/U line of 9 runs. The Diamondbacks have gone over the total in 29 of 46 games with an O/U line of 8.5 runs, and they have hit the over in three straight games.

Eduardo Rodriguez is getting the start for the Diamondbacks at home against the Dodgers. This will be his 3rd home start of the season, and he is coming off a no-decision against the Mets in which he went 5 1/3 innings, allowing 5 earned runs. He has 5 strikeouts in each of his first two starts.

Arizona has been the best offense in the MLB this season, averaging 5.4 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.6 runs per contest. The Diamondbacks are also one of the league’s top home run hitting teams, and they have the league’s best on-base percentage and the 2nd best team batting average.

Ketel Marte has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 30 homers are the best on the team and 7th best in the MLB. Eugenio Suarez is also a big power threat, as he has 22 homers this season. Over his last five games, Corbin Carroll has gone 8/19 with four homers and nine RBIs. He is currently on an 11-game hitting streak.