Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers 3/2/2023 Analysis, Odds and Tips
On Thursday, March 2, 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix, USA, with the first pitch set for 4:05 PM ET. Ryne Nelson will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, while Michael Grove will do the same for the Dodgers.
Compared to their rivals in Los Angeles, Arizona’s offseason has been relatively quiet. The Diamondbacks’ biggest move was exchanging Daulton Varsho for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Gabriel Moreno with the Toronto Blue Jays, while also sending Cooper Hummel to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Kyle Lewis. Additionally, short-term contracts were given to players like Zach Davies, Miguel Castro, Scott McGough, Andrew Chafin, and Evan Longoria. For Arizona, 25-year-old outfielder Jake McCarthy had an impressive season in 2022 with a batting average of .283, a .342 on-base percentage, and a .427 slugging percentage. Meanwhile, the Dodgers will be relying on 25-year-old Dustin May to earn a spot in their rotation, while 23-year-old Miguel Vargas, who played in just 18 regular-season games last year, is expected to start at second base.
- The Diamondbacks are 4-1 in their previous 5 meetings against the spread.
- The Arizona Diamondbacks are 49-31 in their road matches against the spread.
- The totals went OVER in 2 of Arizona’s last 5 matches.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers 3/2/2023 Analysis, Odds and Tips
Last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers had the best record in the league and won the National League West, but lost to the Padres in the Divisional Round. The Dodgers made many offseason changes, including the addition of several veterans like Noah Syndergaard and J.D. Martinez, and the departure of players like Cody Bellinger and Trevor Bauer. Gavin Lux showed his potential last year, and he is likely to take over the shortstop position in 2023, which could work in his favor. Despite this, he is unlikely to start for the NL All-Star team but could be a reserve.
Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks missed the playoffs by 12 games and finished fourth in the division with a 74-88 record. Their offseason was relatively quiet, with minor transactions and short-term contracts. They will be looking at young players like Jake McCarthy and Ryne Nelson to make an impact in the starting lineup. Overall, the Diamondbacks will be hoping to improve their record and compete for a playoff spot in the upcoming season.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are 2-3 in their previous 5 meetings against the spread.
- The LA Dodgers are 48-33 in their previous road matches against the spread.
- The totals went OVER in 1 of the Dodgers’ previous 5 meetings.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers. The MLB pick for this game is the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Arizona Diamondbacks boast a highly ranked farm system with an abundance of talented young players at the Major League level. Similarly, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a steady stream of top-notch prospects and MLB-ready talent. However, given the strong home advantage and overall superior roster, the Dodgers are the favorites to win. A predicted final score of 7-4 favors the Dodgers.
MLB Starting Time: 4:05 PM (EDT)
Location: Camelback Ranch, Phoenix, USA
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
TV: SportsNet LA
MLB Odds: Los Angeles Dodgers -190
MLB Totals: 8.5
