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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was first founded all the way back in 1946 as that is when the first season was played. There were only a handful of teams in the NBA at that time, but it has continued to grow throughout the years.

The NBA is no longer just a league that is made up of the best basketball players in the United States as it is a league that has grown internationally as well. This league is now full of players from other countries as it is the best professional basketball league in the world.

Every NBA team plays 82 games during the regular season and the top 16 teams make up the NBA Playoffs. The league is split up into conferences and divisions, and there are eight teams from each conference in the postseason.

NBA basketball begins in October, and the NBA Finals take place every single June. This is a league that attracts plenty of attention, and NBA betting is extremely popular as well.

This article will not only introduce you to the best NBA betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but it will also give you some NBA betting tips.
<h2 id="h-where-to-bet-on-the-nba" class="wp-block-heading">WHERE TO BET ON THE NBA</h2>
If you are wanting to do some NBA betting then you need to know where the best NBA sportsbooks are located. The sports betting industry just continues to get bigger and bigger, especially when it comes to online wagering.

It used to be that betting on the NBA was done either in-person or through a local bookie, but that is no longer the case. You are going to find some great options online, and here is a look at four of the best NBA sportsbooks that you are going to find online.

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redbirds and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on Gray, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at The Knapp Center in Des Moines, IA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 124 points, and Drake is favored by -9.5 vs. Illinois State in a Missouri Valley conference matchup.</p><h3>ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS VS DRAKE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Illinois State Redbirds +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at The Knapp Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ILLINOIS STATE REDBIRDS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Even though we have Drake winning straight-up, we like Illinois State at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 124 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can The Redbirds Secure a Win at Des Moines?</h3><p>Illinois State’s season record dropped to 9-7 after a narrow 85-84 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Redbirds, who were -1 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread.</p> <p>Despite leading 43-36 at halftime, Illinois State allowed 49 points in the second half while scoring 41. The game’s total points of 169 exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Illinois State's offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their threes (12/24) and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 81.5%, going 22/27.</p> <p>Trey Campbell led the way with 30 points, knocking down 8 of 13 threes (61.5%) and shooting 58.8% overall. Chase Walker added 27 points and 9 rebounds, while Tytan Anderson contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 71.4% from the field.</p><p>Illinois State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Redbirds allowed 25 made field goals on 54 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Illinois State's opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 three-point attempts. The Redbirds also sent their opponents to the line 27 times, where they converted 22 free throws for 81%.</p><h3>Can the Bulldogs Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Drake improved to 12-2 on the season with a dominant 63-40 win over Evansville on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -15.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with ease.</p> <p>Drake led 25-20 at halftime but turned up the heat in the second half, outscoring Evansville 38-20. The game’s total points of 103 fell well short of the 120.5 O/U line.</p><p>Drake's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 63 points on 40% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, with a 27.3% mark from three-point range (6/22) and a 59.1% performance at the free-throw line (13/22).</p> <p>Bennett Stirtz led the way with 16 points, shooting 7/11 overall and 2/5 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Tavion Banks grabbed 13 rebounds, despite shooting just 2/9 from the field.</p><p>Despite giving up 19 offensive rebounds, the Drake Bulldogs managed to hold their opponent to just 40 points. They allowed 40% shooting overall, with 22 made field goals on 55 attempts.</p> <p>Drake's defense limited their opponent's three-point shooting to 6/22, or 27%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 13, or 59%.</p>

Illinois State Redbirds vs Drake Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>Edward Cabrera is starting for the Marlins, and he is facing off against Mason Black for the Giants. San Francisco is 68-68 and they are 4th in the NL West, while the Marlins are 49-86 and they are 5th in the NL East. The money line odds have the Giants at -137 compared to the Marlins at +115. The over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>BSFL will be televising Saturday's Marlins vs. Giants matchup, which is set to get started at 9:05 PM ET from Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA. The forecast for the game is clear skies and temperatures in the mid 60s.</p><h3>SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS VS MIAMI MARLINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: San Francisco Giants Moneyline -137</p><p>This game will be played at Oracle Park at 9:05 ET on Saturday, August 31st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE MARLINS VS GIANTS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Giants winning by a score of 6 to 4</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Giants to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>San Francisco picked up a 3-1 win over the Marlins in the most recent game of this series. The Giants had a huge 8th inning, scoring three of their four runs. As for the Marlins, they scored their only run in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Giants were favored at -285 on the money line.</p>

<p>Matt Chapman was the difference for the Giants, as he homered twice, scored three times, and finished with three RBIs. Blake Snell also had a good outing for San Francisco, going seven innings and striking out eight without giving up a run.</p>

<p>Adam Oller pitched well for the Marlins in a spot start, going six innings and striking out eight without giving up a run. He finished the game with a win.</p><h3>Marlins Records & Stats</h3><p>Miami is 5th in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 30 games for the division lead. Overall, the Marlins are 49-86 and are 30 games behind the Nationals for 4th place in the division. The Marlins are 3-7 over their last 10 games and lost the first game of their series vs. the Giants.</p>

<p>At home, the Marlins are just 25-44 this season, and they are only slightly better on the road at 24-42. As the underdog, the Marlins are 45-73 this season, and they are just 4-13 when favored. So far, they have struggled in series, putting together a mark of 10-26-7.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Marlins this season, it's been a much better proposition to take them as the underdog. Miami has covered the run line in 60 of its 118 games as the underdog, but just twice in 17 games as the favorite. The Marlins' overall run line record is 62-73, with an average scoring margin of -1.4 runs per game.</p><p>When the Miami Marlins are on the road, the over has hit at a 74.1% clip, including a 19-7 record when the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 74-57 overall.</p><p>Miami is sending Edward Cabrera to the mound today vs. the Giants, and he comes in with a record of 2-6 and an ERA of 5.60. So far, he has made 15 starts, and opponents are batting .227 this season. In his 15 appearances, Cabrera has turned in three quality starts. The right-hander has a BB/9 figure of 5.09 compared to 10.32 strikeouts per nine innings. Cabrera has struggled on the road, coming in with a 9.21 ERA compared to 4.66 at home. His last outing came vs. the Rockies, where he gave up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work.</p><p>For the Marlins to turn around their 3.8 runs per game average, they will need Jake Burger and Jesús Sánchez to start hitting better, as they are batting .249 and .238, respectively. Burger does have 25 homers, which is 11th in the league and the top mark on the team, and he also leads the Marlins with 59 RBIs. Sánchez is 2nd on the team with 56 RBIs.</p>

<p>Derek Hill has three homers in his last seven games, but he is just 6/26 in that stretch. Hill is currently on a three-game hitting streak. Josh Bell is also on a seven-game hitting streak for the Marlins.</p><h3>Giants Records & Stats</h3><p>San Francisco is at an even 68-68 overall as they get set to host the Marlins today. The Giants are 13.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, and they are in 4th place in the division. So far, they have gone 21-19 in divisional matchups.</p>

<p>At home, the Giants are 39-28 this year compared to a 29-40 mark on the road. As the favorite, San Francisco has gone 43-30 and 25-38 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 21-18-4, and they are looking to snap a two-series losing streak today.</p><p>The Giants have been a popular run line bet this season, as they are 68-68 against the run line. They have been especially good on the road, going 38-31. They have been a good bet as an underdog, going 37-26 against the run line. Their average run differential is -0.1 runs per game, but they have been much better at home, with a +0.2 run differential.</p><p>When the Giants and Marlins square off in San Francisco today, oddsmakers have set the over/under line at 7.5 runs. This season, the Giants have played in 72 games with higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs, going 26-22 in those contests. Overall, the Giants' games have averaged 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 68-62. The over/under line for their games this season has averaged 8 runs per game, and their current under streak sits at two games.</p><p>Mason Black will be making his third start of the season and is still looking for his first win. He has a no-decision in each of his first two starts, with his last outing coming on the road against the Pirates. Black went 2 2/3 innings and gave up 4 runs on 3 hits, including a home run. In his first start of the season, he went 3 innings and gave up 4 runs on 6 hits vs. the Rockies.</p><p>So far this season, the Giants are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been about the same offensively at home and on the road. As a team, they are batting .240, which is 13th in the league, and are also near the middle of the pack in terms of home runs and on-base percentage.</p>

<p>Heliot Ramos and Matt Chapman have been the Giants' most consistent power threats this season, with Ramos going deep 20 times and Chapman at 21 homers. Chapman also leads the team with 67 RBIs. Over his last eight games, Ramos is batting .258 with two homers, while Grant McCray has two homers in his last eight games but is just 6/27 in that stretch.</p>

Miami Marlins vs San Francisco Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 8/31/24

<p>Betting on today's Bulldogs and Volunteers game? Catch the action at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN, as the Volunteers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on SECN. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with Tennessee being favored by -11 at home against Georgia.</p><h3>GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs +11</p><p>This game will be played at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-71 in favor of the Volunteers.</li><li>Even though we have Tennessee winning straight-up, we like Georgia at +11.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Bulldogs Win on the Road?</h3><h3>Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 
<p>Georgia improved to 14-2 on the season with a 72-62 home win over Oklahoma on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread in this one.</p> 
<p>After trailing 36-33 at halftime, Georgia's defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points while scoring 39. The total points for the game were 134, falling short of the 147.5 O/U line.</p><p>In their latest game, Georgia's offense put up 72 points, shooting 42.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.9%, hindered by a 17.6% performance from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 17 attempts. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 56.2% on two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bulldogs were strong at the free-throw line, making 27 of 37 attempts for a 73% success rate. They grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Jalon Moore led the team with 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Asa Newell and Dakota Leffew each added 15 points. Kobe Elvis and Duke Miles contributed 14 points apiece, with Elvis also leading the team with 5 assists.</p><p>Georgia's defense held their opponent to 62 points, allowing them to shoot 42% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Georgia limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 17 attempts, a 17% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 37 times, where they hit 27, good for 73%. Georgia allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Volunteers Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>Tennessee Volunteers Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>Tennessee improved to 15-1 on the season with a 74-70 road win over Texas on Saturday. The Volunteers were -4.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Tennessee led 33-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 144, going over the O/U line of 137.5.</p><p>Tennessee's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.6%. They connected on 43.5% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 23 from deep, and went 14 for 20 from the free-throw line, good for 70%.</p> <p>Tre Johnson led the way with 26 points, shooting 64.7% overall and 50% from three. Zakai Zeigler contributed 8 assists, while Darlinstone Dubar hit 3 of 5 from beyond the arc, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds.</p><p>Despite Tennessee's defensive efforts, they allowed 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 26 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, Tennessee gave up a 51% shooting rate, as the other team went 19 for 37 on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Tennessee held their opponent to 28% shooting, with the other team hitting 7 of 25 attempts. Tennessee also sent them to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 78%. Tennessee gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.</p>

Georgia Bulldogs vs Tennessee Volunteers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bearcats and Buffaloes. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Buffaloes at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. Get ready to place your bets! Cincinnati come into this Big 12 conference matchup as the -2.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 133.5 points.</p><h3>CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Colorado Buffaloes +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at CU Events Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE COLORADO BUFFALOES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Buffaloes.</li><li>Not only will Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Cincinnati Pull Off A Win at CU Events Center?</h3><h3>Cincinnati Bearcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Bearcats fell to 10-5 on the season after a 54-40 home loss to Kansas on Saturday. Cincinnati, who entered the game as slight -1 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 94 were well below the O/U line of 136.5.</p> 

<p>Cincinnati led 25-24 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 15 points while allowing 30. This offensive drop-off was a key factor in the loss.</p><p>Cincinnati's offense struggled mightily in their last game, managing just 40 points on 30.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.9%, and they hit only 3 of 22 from beyond the arc, shooting 13.6% from three-point range.</p> <p>Hunter Dickinson was a bright spot, scoring 14 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 43.8% overall. The Bearcats finished with 8 assists and 12 offensive rebounds, while connecting on just 1 of 2 free throws.</p><p>Despite giving up 12 offensive rebounds, Cincinnati's defense was solid, allowing just 54 points on 30% shooting from the field. They held their opponent to 40% on two-point attempts, with a 15/37 shooting performance.</p> <p>The Bearcats were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3/22 shooting, a 13% success rate. Cincinnati also sent them to the free-throw line only twice, where they made 1/2 attempts.</p><h3>Will the Buffaloes Win at CU Events Center?</h3><p>Colorado's season record dropped to 9-6 after a 78-70 home loss to West Virginia on Sunday. The Buffaloes, who were favored by three points, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 148, surpassing the over/under line of 134.5.</p> <p>Trailing 40-29 at halftime, Colorado put up 41 points in the second half while allowing 38, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 70 points, shooting 41.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.9%. They hit 31.6% from beyond the arc, making 6 of 19 attempts, and connected on 48.3% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, Colorado was solid, converting 24 of 30 attempts for an 80% success rate.</p> <p>Javon Small led the way with 26 points and 7 assists, shooting 35.3% overall and 40% from three-point range. Julian Hammond III added 23 points, hitting 42.9% from deep, while Joseph Yesufu contributed 18 points, shooting 66.7% from both the field and three-point range.</p><p>Colorado's defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field, hitting 20 of 48 shots. Inside the arc, they connected on 14 of 29 attempts, good for 48% shooting.</p> <p>From three-point range, the opposition went 6 for 19, shooting 31%. They also made 24 of 30 free throws, hitting 80% from the line. Colorado allowed 8 offensive rebounds.</p>

Cincinnati Bearcats vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25

<p>At 8:10 PM ET, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks face off in an NL West matchup. This one is being played at Chase Field in Phoenix, and the Dodgers are the slight money line favorite at -129, while the Diamondbacks are at +109. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.</p>

<p>Los Angeles is currently on a three-game winning streak and is 81-54 this season, while the Diamondbacks have lost two straight and are 76-59 overall. Merrill Kelly is starting for the Diamondbacks, and he is facing off against Gavin Stone for the Dodgers.</p><h3>ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline +109</p><p>This game will be played at Chase Field at 8:10 ET on Saturday, August 31st.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS DIAMONDBACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Diamondbacks to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>It was a wild finish to the last 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 late rally, scoring four runs in the 9th, but Dylan Floro closed things out for the Dodgers. </p>

<p>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 had a rough outing for the Diamondbacks, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. </p>

<p>Offensively, the Dodgers were led by Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith, as they were the only three Dodgers hitters to have more than one hit. Ohtani and Max Muncy each homered for Los Angeles. </p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Los Angeles is on a three-game winning streak, and they lead the NL West by five games over the Diamondbacks. So far, they are 22-18 in the division and have an overall record of 81-54. The Dodgers have taken two straight games as the favorite, and they are 76-44 when favored this year.</p>

<p>At home, the Dodgers are 45-24 this year, and they are above .500 on the road at 36-30. Los Angeles has won four straight series, and their overall series record is 25-17-2 this year. The Dodgers have been playing well recently, going 8-2 over their last ten games.</p><p>When it comes to the run line, the Dodgers are just about as average as it gets. They have a run line record of 67-68, and their average run differential is +0.9 runs per game. They have a run line record of 35-34 at home and 32-34 on the road. As the favorite, they are 60-60 vs. the run line, but as the underdog, they are just 7-8.</p>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. So far this season, 14.1% of their games have had over/under lines set at 9 runs.<p>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 3.62 at home compared to 4.65 on the road. Most recently, he faced the Rays at home and finished with a no-decision, giving up one earned run in seven innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.</p>
<p>Shohei Ohtani has been one of the best power hitters in the league this season, as his 43 home runs is 2nd in the MLB and leads the Dodgers. Ohtani is also hitting .294 for the season and is on a four-game hitting streak. Over his last nine games, Ohtani has gone 13/38 with four homers and 12 runs scored. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season for the Dodgers, hitting .264 with 28 homers and 87 RBIs.</p>

<p>Overall, the Dodgers have been one of the best offensive teams in the league this season, as they are 3rd in scoring at 5 runs per game. They are also 3rd in home runs and have the league's 3rd best team OPS. As a team, the Dodgers are batting .252, which is 7th in the league.</p><h3>Diamondbacks Records & Stats</h3><p>Arizona is five games behind the Dodgers in the NL West as they host Los Angeles today. The Diamondbacks have an overall record of 76-59, and they have dropped two straight games heading into today's matchup. Their overall record includes a 22-15 mark in divisional games.</p>

<p>So far, the Diamondbacks have been good both at home and on the road, as they are 38-29 in Arizona and 38-30 on the road. As the favorite, Arizona has gone 42-26 this year and 34-33 as the underdog. Their overall series record is 24-14-4, and they have won two straight series on the road.</p><p>Arizona has been a profitable run line team this season, going 71-64 overall. The Diamondbacks have been especially good on the road, going 40-28 against the run line. They have been a better bet as an underdog, going 43-24 against the run line. Arizona's average run margin this season is +0.7 runs per game.</p><p>When the 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. When the line is set at 9 runs, their over/under record is 17-11-3. Overall, 20 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 9 runs, which accounts for 14.8% of their games. The majority of their games (84) have had lower over/under lines than 9 runs, which is 62.2% of their games.</p><p>Through seven starts, Merrill Kelly has yet to take a loss, coming in with a record of 4-0 and ERA of 3.98. 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 picked up the win, going six innings and giving up four earned runs on seven hits. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts. So far, he has allowed six homers at home and six on the road. Kelly's ERA on the road is 6.6 compared to 2.33 at home.</p><p>Arizona comes into the game as the league's top-scoring offense, averaging 5.4 runs per game. They are also the top home run hitting team in the league and have the league's best on-base percentage. The Diamondbacks are also near the top of the league in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS.</p>

<p>Over his last eight games, Corbin Carroll has gone 10/32 with four homers and 10 RBIs. Josh Bell has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/29 in his last eight games. Bell comes into the game on a four-game hitting streak. Ketel Marte leads the team with 30 homers and is 2nd on the team with 81 RBIs. He is batting .298 for the season.</p>

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 8/31/24