Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/26

MLB game preview

The MLB regular season begins with the Arizona Diamondbacks visiting the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both teams start with fresh slates and records of 0-0. The game takes place at Dodger Stadium, an outdoor field in Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 8:30 PM. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with a light breeze and broken clouds.

The Diamondbacks, managed by Torey Lovullo, are coming off a spring training record of 15-15. Last season, they finished with a record of 80-82. The Dodgers, led by manager Dave Roberts, had a strong spring training with a 20-9 record. Last season, they posted a record of 93-69. Zac Gallen is set to start for Arizona, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for Los Angeles.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a tough loss against the Cleveland Guardians. In their recent outing, they struggled with zero hits and no runs scored. Michael Soroka was the starting pitcher, but he did not record any innings pitched.

In a previous game against the San Diego Padres, the Diamondbacks had a strong showing with an 11-1 win. They managed 16 hits, including four home runs. Gabriel Moreno and Jorge Barrosa were key players, each hitting home runs.

Looking at individual performances, Jordan Lawlar has been a standout player during spring training. He leads the team with a .333 batting average and four home runs. His ability to get on base has been a key factor for the Diamondbacks.

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Venue: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Diamondbacks Moneyline +207, Dodgers Moneyline -252, Diamondbacks Runline +1.5 (+103), Dodgers Runline -1.5 (-124), Total Over 9.0 (-104), Total Under 9.0 (-116)

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have some strong performers from their spring training roster. Santiago Espinal has shown skill with a batting average of .378 over 19 games. His ability to drive in runs is evident, with 13 RBIs, ranking first on the team.

Nick Senzel and Max Muncy also contribute power to the lineup. Senzel has hit 3 home runs in 20 games, while Muncy has the same number in 15 games. Both players are ranked first on the team for home runs.

Miguel Rojas provides consistency at second base, with a .362 batting average across 17 games. Freddie Freeman remains a key player, batting .368 in 16 games. These performances add depth to the Dodgers’ lineup as they prepare for the upcoming game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored to win with a moneyline of -252. They have been strong at home, which supports this pick. The Diamondbacks are listed at +207, indicating they are the underdog in this game.

The total for the game is set at 9.0. Given the odds, the under at 9.0 (-116) seems more likely. Both teams have shown solid pitching, which may lead to fewer runs.