Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/28

MLB game preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium. The Diamondbacks come into this game with a record of 0-1, while the Dodgers hold a 1-0 record. This is an early season game, and both teams are looking to improve their standings in the NL West Division.

Eduardo Rodriguez is expected to start for the Diamondbacks. He has yet to pitch in the 2026 season. Tyler Glasnow will take the mound for the Dodgers, also making his first start of the season. The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 9:10 PM, with overcast clouds and a light breeze in the forecast.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a rough start to their regular season. In their recent game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, they lost 8-2. Geraldo Perdomo was a standout with a home run and two RBIs, but the team struggled overall with only six hits.

In the game before that, the Diamondbacks were unable to score any runs against the Cleveland Guardians. Their hitting was non-existent, with zero hits recorded in the game. The Guardians only managed one hit themselves, making it a low-action game.

Despite their struggles, the Diamondbacks have shown some potential in earlier spring training games. They had a strong win against the San Diego Padres, scoring 11 runs with four home runs. This performance shows they have the ability to score runs when everything clicks.

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
  • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Diamondbacks Moneyline +201, Dodgers Moneyline -246, Diamondbacks Runline +1.5 (-108), Dodgers Runline -1.5 (-113), Total Over 8.5 (-117), Total Under 8.5 (-104)

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have started their 2026 season with promising batting stats. They hold a team batting average of .303, showing strong plate discipline with an on-base percentage of .425. Their slugging percentage of .515 indicates they can drive the ball with power.

Will Smith has been a key player, with a batting average of .500 and hitting one home run. Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani also show potential with their early season performances. The lineup has depth, with Max Muncy and Andy Pages contributing in their roles.

The Dodgers’ pitching staff begins the season with a solid 2.00 ERA and a WHIP of 0.67. Tyler Glasnow is set to make his first start of 2026, coming off a 2025 season where he had a 3.19 ERA. The team will look to maintain their strong pitching against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored with a moneyline of -246. The Diamondbacks are at +201. The Dodgers have a strong start to the season with a .303 batting average and an ERA of 2.00. The Diamondbacks struggle with a .194 batting average and an ERA of 9.00. Pick the Dodgers to win based on their better performance.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. The Dodgers’ pitching has been solid, allowing only 1 home run and maintaining a low WHIP of 0.67. The Diamondbacks have given up 2 home runs and have a higher WHIP of 1.88. The projected score could be around Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 3. Take the under 8.5 due to the Dodgers’ strong pitching and the Diamondbacks’ hitting struggles.