Arizona Diamondbacks (69-62) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (80-49)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/28/2023 – The Arizona Diamondbacks will make a trip to Dodger Stadium on Monday night, where they will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of the series. The Diamondbacks sit second in the NL West, posting a record of 68-62. Arizona has won 8 of their last 10 games, however, they most recently fell short against the Reds in an 8-7 loss on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the NL West with a stellar 79-49 record. Despite winning 7 of their last 10 games, they suffered an 8-5 loss to the Red Sox recently. Julio Urias gave up 6 runs in 6 innings on the mound, and Max Muncy hit a two-run home run. For valuable insights, consider exploring free consensus baseball picks.
Reds vs. Giants Game Info
| When: | Monday, August 28, 2023 9:45 PM ET |
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| Where: | Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Zac GAllen (14-5, ERA: 3.11) vs Bobby Miller (0-0, ERA: 3.86)
Zac Gallen will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks on Monday night; he has a 3.11 ERA to go along with a 14-5 starting record. Arizona has been a fringe top-ten team at the plate this season, ranking 10th with 8.6 hits per game. Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker has been having an impressive year. He leads his squad with 28 home runs and 86 RBI through 126 games.
The Dodgers will send Bobby Miller to the mound on Monday night; he has a 9-3 record and a 3.86 ERA. This season the Dodgers score the second most runs in the MLB at 5.6 runs per game. Mookie Betts leads Los Angeles with 34 home runs and 90 RBI, while Freddie Freeman is close behind with 86 RBI.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -140, Total Odds: 8.5
This is going to be a crucial test for Gallen and Arizona. The D-Backs wish to prove they belong, and now it’s time to show up. The Arizona starter faced LA at Dodger Stadium in March, surrendering five runs in 4.2 innings. He must pitch much better on Monday to lead his club to victory. Los Angeles is hitting .282 BA/.357 OBP/.467 SLG/.824 OPS this month, winning 20 of 24 games. Its post-All-Star break stats (.275/.357/.451/.808) are better than its first half stats (.244/.330/.455/.786), too. Gallen has not pitched well on the road this season, posting a 4.46 ERA in 14 outings.
Miller faces an Arizona team he should feel comfortable against, as he just held the D-Backs to one run on August 9. I feel confident that he will build off that successful outing on Monday, putting the Diamondbacks in their place. LA has the highest home winning percentage in MLB (67.2%) and a 43-19 record as home favorites. It’s also 23-12 against the NL West competition this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
Arizona is 4-14 SU in their last 18 games on the road against LA Dodgers.
The total went OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games with a National League rival.
The total hung OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games against an opponent in the National League West Division.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The total stayed UNDER in 14 of the LA Dodgers’ last 20 games with Arizona.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games at home.
The Dodgers are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games at home against Arizona.
The total went UNDER in 9 of the Dodgers’ last 12 games against an opponent in the National League.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/28/2023 Betting Picks
The Dodgers and Diamondbacks have been playing great baseball these last few weeks, and both teams are sending out top pitchers in this game. The overall depth at the plate will push the Dodgers over the Diamondbacks in this game and this series.
The Dodgers have been favored in 108 games this season and emerged victorious in 68 (63%) of those matchups. They’ve been favored by -142 or more in 75 games and hold a 49-26 record in such cases. The oddsmakers’ moneyline suggests a 58.7% likelihood of a Dodgers win. In the current season, 73 out of 128 games involving Los Angeles have resulted in hitting the over. For additional insights, you might want to consult expert sports handicappers.
Free Pick and Prediction: The Los Angeles Dodgers will win 6-4.