Los Angeles Dodgers (65-46) vs Arizona Diamondbacks (57-56)
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks 8/9/2023 – Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers will head to Chase Field to take on Christian Walker and the Arizona Diamondbacks this Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers will enter this game against the Arizona Diamondbacks following a very impressive win against the San Diego Padres yesterday afternoon, resulting in the Dodgers being down 5-0 in the third inning and rallying back to win by a score of 13-7.
Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks will enter this game against Bobby Miller and the Los Angeles Dodgers following a heartbreaking loss against the Minnesota Twins this past Sunday which resulted in a final score of 5-3. The Diamondbacks ended up getting swept by the Twins with their recent loss and have now lost six of their last seven games played. Arizona started off its 2023 campaign red hot but has fallen off mightily here in the past couple of weeks. The playoff race in the NL is so close right now, and Arizona only sits 9 games back from the final wildcard spot and essentially has no chance of catching up unless they can pull off a miracle here in the season’s final stretch. For free expert MLB game picks, consult experienced analysts for accurate predictions.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, August 9, 2023, 9:40 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona |
| TV: | BSAZ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Bobby Miller (6-2, 4.26 ERA) vs Merrill Kelly (9-5, 3.21 ERA)
Bobby Miller (6-2 career mark) has a FIP of 3.54 while going up against 266 batters in the majors. He conceded 61 base knocks (8.7 hits per nine innings) and 17 walks. His ERA is 4.26 (30 earned runs allowed), and he has a career WHIP of 1.232. Miller hurled for 63 innings and earned 62 strikeouts during his career.
Merrill Kelly conceded 628 base knocks in his MLB career and tallied 612 K’s in 685 frames. Kelly (45-40 mark in his career) has a 3.84 earned run average and allowed 8.3 hits per nine innings. He surrendered a total of 292 earned runs while earning a WHIP of 1.218 and a FIP of 4.0. He has a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.97 and went up against 2,829 hitters during his pro baseball career.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: LA Dodgers -120, MLB Totals: 9.0
Go with the rookie Miller over the veteran Kelly in an excellent pitching matchup. Miller has been excellent on the road with an ERA under three and will benefit from two major advantages: a better lineup hitting behind him and a better bullpen. The Dodgers lineup is third overall in runs per game this season and has been slightly better at scoring runs on the road. The Diamondbacks are hitting just .238 as a team since the All-Star break and will be getting their first look at the hard-throwing Miller. Expect Miller to have the advantage in that matchup and then turn the ball over to a Dodgers’ pen built to give the team three to four quality innings down the stretch of games.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
LA Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Arizona.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of the LA Dodgers’ last 11 games on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the LA Dodgers’ last 16 road games against Arizona.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games.
The total stayed UNDER in 14 of Arizona’s last 20 matches with the LA Dodgers.
The total remained UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games at home.
The total went UNDER in 12 of Arizona’s last 16 games at home against the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks 8/9/2023 Betting Picks
This game will be a mismatch, as the Los Angeles Dodgers have been a powerhouse this season, while the Arizona Diamondbacks can’t seem to find the win column. The Los Angeles Dodgers are having yet another excellent season as they sit on top of the NL West with an overall record of 65-46. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ best player this season has been without a doubt, Freddie Freeman. Freeman has 151 hits, 23 home runs, and 16 stolen bases, giving him a batting average of .340. Expect another big game from Freeman and the Dodgers. Expect Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller to be a rock on the mound this Wednesday night and to get his team the win. For the best sports picks today, rely on expert analysis for accurate predictions.
Free Pick and Prediction: LA Dodgers win 7-4