by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Aug 29, 2024
Game Time: 9:40 pm ET, Friday, August 30, 2024
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Where to Watch: Sportsnet LA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -130, Diamondbacks +110; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -125, Diamondbacks +105; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -115, Diamondbacks -105; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 79-54 (1st place, NL West)
Arizona Diamondbacks: 76-57 (2nd place, NL West)
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Los Angeles Dodgers: 7-3 last 10
Arizona Diamondbacks: 7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Preview and Analysis
The Dodgers won their 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 79-54 record overall and have a road record of 35-30. This is the series opener of a 4-game series with the Diamondbacks on Friday with the series finale of their series against the Baltimore Orioles still to be played on Thursday. The Dodgers lost the series opener of that series on Tuesday and won the 2nd game on Wednesday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .762 OPS. Bobby Miller is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Clayton Kershaw is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 2-2 with a 3.72 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 5 ER, 0 HR, and 2 BB with 5 Ks on 9 hits through 5 IP against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Diamondbacks completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the Boston Red Sox 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 76-57 record overall and have a home record of 38-27. This is the 1st game of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Friday with the 3rd game of their series against the New York Mets still to be played on Thursday. The Diamondbacks lost the 1st game of that series on Tuesday and won the 2nd game on Wednesday. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .768 OPS. Ryne Nelson is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Zac Gallen is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 10-6 with a 3.65 ERA this season. His team won 6 of their last 7 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 0 earned runs, 0 homers, and 4 BB with 9 strikeouts on 2 hits through 6 innings played against the Boston Red Sox.
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The current betting odds have the Diamondbacks listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Diamondbacks have looked really good in their games this season with their 76-57 record overall which has them in 2nd place of the NL West and fighting for a Wild Card spot, but also chasing down the leaders of the division who are not too far ahead. They have looked better in their home games too, going 38-27 in their home games this season. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 79-54 record overall which leads the NL West with the best record in the entire MLB. They are still fighting to stay at the top of the division though, and they haven't looked as good in their road games with their 35-30 road record this season. Both of these teams have been really hot lately, each going 7-3 in their last 10 games, but the Diamondbacks have the better pitching matchup here and they can take advantage of that. The Diamondbacks are going with Gallen in this one and he has looked great in his starts lately. He is 10-6 with a 3.65 ERA and the team has had a ton of success with him lately. He gave up no runs in his last start which has been a common theme for him, and his team has won 6 of the last 7 games he started in too. The Dodgers are going with Kershaw in this one and he has been a reliable starter for them for years, but he hasn't looked great lately. He is 2-2 with a 3.72 ERA but he has been giving up more runs lately. The team has won 2 of their last 3 games with him starting, but he did give up 5 earned runs in his last start and the Diamondbacks now have one of the best offenses in the MLB with the way they have been putting up runs lately. The Diamondbacks have the offense to go toe-to-toe with the Dodgers now that they are hot and they can take advantage of this pitching matchup at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Diamondbacks to win this game.
Dodgers Diamondbacks Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, August 30, 2024 (9:40 pm ET start time) is Diamondbacks 6 Dodgers 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: Will be posted by 12:00pm ET, 08/30/2024.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Will be posted by 12:00pm ET, 08/30/2024.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers: A. Barnes (C) Prob Thurs - Toe. F. Freeman (1B) Out Wed - Finger. R. Ryan (SP) out for season - Forearm. T. Glasnow (SP) Out indefinitely - Elbow. B. Graterol (RP) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. D. May (SP) out of season - Elbow. Y. Yamamoto (SP) Out indefinitely - Tricep. E. Sheehan (SP) out for season - Elbow. T. Gonsolin (SP) out for season - Elbow. C. Brogdon (RP) Out indefinitely - Foot.
Arizona Diamondbacks: K. Marte (2B) Out indefinitely - Ankle. G. Moreno (C) Out indefinitely - Groin. B. Jarvis (SP) Out indefinitely - Elbow. C. Walker (1B) Out indefinitely - Oblique. D. Jameson (RP) out for season - Elbow. K. Nelson (RP) out for season - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“Any big moment he seems to rise to the occasion.” - Dave Roberts on Shohei Ohtani after his team’s win against the Orioles in their game on Wednesday.
“The right man in the right spot stepped up. Corbin Carroll picked us up with one swing of the bat.” - Torey Lovullo after his team’s win against the Mets in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Mookie Betts (R) RF
Gavin Lux (L) 2B
Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Will Smith (R) C
Tommy Edman (S) SS
Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF
Enrique Hernández (R) 1B
Arizona Diamondbacks
Corbin Carroll (L) RF
Jake McCarthy (L) CF
Joc Pederson (L) DH
Josh Bell (S) 1B
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) LF
Adrian Del Castillo (L) C
Eugenio Suárez (R) 3B
Luis Guillorme (L) 2B
Geraldo Perdomo (S) SS
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Hunter Feduccia (.333)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (152)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (42)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (95)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (42)
Wins: Gavin Stone (11)
Saves: Evan Phillips (16)
ERA: Eduardo Salazar (0.00)
Arizona Diamondbacks
Batting Average: Adrian Del Castillo (.354)
Hits: Ketel Marte (130)
Home Runs: Ketel Marte (30)
RBI: Ketel Marte (81)
Stolen Bases: Corbin Carroll (21)
Wins: Zac Gallen (10)
Saves: Paul Sewald (16)
ERA: A.J. Puk (0.69)
Managers:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (9th season)
Arizona Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo (8th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
