Arizona Diamondbacks (69-62) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (80-49)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/29/2023 – On Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks will be guests at Dodgers Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Diamondbacks are 69-62 and have a road record of 34-30. Their team batting average is .270, resulting in 622 runs and 1122 hits. Christian Walker leads the Diamondbacks in batting with an average of .278, an impressive 87 RBIs, and a total of 28 home runs. Regarding pitching, the Diamondbacks held a 4.57 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and managed to strike out their opponents 1093 times.
In this upcoming game, the Los Angeles Dodgers boast an impressive record of 80-49 overall, with a dominant 43-21 record at home. The Dodgers’ offensive stats include 724 runs, 1114 hits, and 143 home runs, with a team batting average of .253. Mookie Betts stands out as the batting leader with a .292 average, 93 RBIs, and 35 home runs. However, the Dodgers’ pitching staff is facing challenges, posting a 4.13 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 1094 strikeouts. Taking the mound for the Dodgers is Clayton Kershaw, with an impressive 2.52 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 115 strikeouts over 107.1 innings. For well-informed predictions, don’t miss out on the best daily expert MLB picks.
Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, August 29, 2023 10:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Dodger Stadium in downtown Los Angeles, CA |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Merrill Kelly (10-5, ERA: 2.97) vs Clayton Kershaw (11-4, ERA: 2.52)
Merrill Kelly, the Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher, has a record of 10-5, a 2.97 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP, and 146 strikeouts in 136 innings thrown. Kelly had a difficult season on the mound, giving up 51 runs in 136.1 innings pitched despite pitching effectively in recent appearances. Additionally, Kelly’s opponents are making contact and stringing together quality plate appearances to easily score runs with a .245 anticipated opponent batting average, an 8.8 Walk Rate, and a 4.13 predicted ERA. Despite Kelly’s difficult season, this year’s lineup has been excellent, averaging 4.75 runs per game.
Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers. His 2.52 ERA, a 1.02 WHIP, and 115 strikeouts in 107.1 innings worked. has had a fantastic season, pitching 107.1 innings and only allowing 33 runs while striking out 115 batters. In addition, Kershaw is difficult for opponents to score against with a .230 predicted opponent batting average, a 27.1 strikeout percentage, and a 3.56 projected ERA. Despite his efforts, the Dodgers’ lineup carried the team, hitting 5.61 runs per game.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -200, Total Odds: 8.5
This matchup of two of the National League’s top clubs will be fantastic. The Dodgers, who are 21-4 in August, aim to take the lead and dominate this game from the outset as the Diamondbacks attempt to pull off the unexpected. With Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and the rest of the lineup making contact and driving the ball hard enough to round the bases easily, the Dodgers, who score 5.61 runs per game on average, should be able to score runs at will. Clayton Kershaw pitching many good innings to transfer the ball to the bullpen with the lead, the Dodgers should be able to contain the Diamondbacks. With a strong showing at home, the Dodgers should prevail.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 5 of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ last 7 games on the road.
Arizona is 4-15 SU in their last 19 games on the road against LA Dodgers.
The D-Backs are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games with a National League rival.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The total remained UNDER in 13 of the LA Dodgers’ last 20 games with Arizona.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games at home.
Dodgers are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games at home against the D-Backs.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/29/2023 Betting Picks
In their last 8 road encounters against Kansas City, the Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled, holding a 1-7 SU record. Notably, in 4 of Pittsburgh’s recent 6 games against American League opponents, the total has stayed UNDER. Similarly, in 4 of Kansas City’s previous 5 games against opponents from the National League Central Division, the total has trended UNDER. It’s worth noting that only in four out of Kelly’s fifteen starts in his career has he conceded four or more earned runs. With the support of the MLB’s second-best offense averaging 5.61 runs per game, Kelly should have the run support he needs. For well-informed decisions, consider the winning premium sports picks.
Free Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers will win 7-2.