Diamondbacks (69-62) vs. Dodgers (80-49)
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers August 29, 2023 — The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday at Dodgers Stadium. The Diamondbacks are 69-62 overall and 34-30 on the road. They have a 0.270-team batting average, 622 runs, and 1122 hits. Christian Walker leads the Diamondbacks in offense with a batting average of 0.278, an amazing 87 RBIs, and a total of 28 home runs. The Diamondbacks’ pitching staff had a 4.57 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 1093 strikeouts against opponents.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 80-49 overall and 43-21 at home heading into this game. The Dodgers have a 0.253 batting average, 724 runs, 1114 hits, and 143 home runs. Mookie Betts, who has a 0.292 batting average, 93 RBIs, and 35 home runs, is the Dodgers’ hitting leader. The pitching staff for the Dodgers is having trouble with a 4.13 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 1094 strikeouts. The Dodgers’ opening pitcher is listed as Clayton Kershaw. Through 107.1 innings pitched, he has a 2.52 ERA, a 1.02 WHIP, and 115 strikeouts.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game Info
Time: 10:10 PM ET.
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Location: Dodger Stadium in downtown Los Angeles, CA
TV: ESP+
Arizona Diamondbacks SP Merrill Kelly (10-5, ERA: 2.97) and Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw (11-4, ERA: 2.52)
Starting pitcher with the Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly has a 10-5 record, a 2.97 ERA, a 1.13 WHIP, and 146 strikeouts in 136 innings pitched. Despite pitching well in previous outings, Kelly had a tough season on the mound, coughing up 51 runs in 136.1 innings thrown. With a 0.245 projected opposition batting average, an 8.8 Walk Rate, and a 4.13 forecasted ERA, Kelly’s opponents are also making contact and putting together strong plate appearances to easily score runs. This year’s lineup has been terrific, generating 4.75 runs per game despite Kelly’s challenging season.
The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw will make his debut. His 107.1 innings pitched, 115 strikeouts, 2.52 ERA, and 1.02 WHIP were successful. threw 107.1 innings this season, surrendering 33 runs and striking out 115 hitters. In addition, Kershaw has a 3.56 projected ERA, a 27.1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and a forecasted opponent batting average of 0.230, making him tricky for opponents to score against. The Dodgers’ offense, which averaged 5.61 runs per game, powered the club despite his best efforts.
Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -200, Total Odds: 8.5
This contest between the top two teams in the National League will be outstanding. The Dodgers, who are 21-4 in August, hope to jump out to an early lead and control this game while the Diamondbacks try to pull off an unexpected victory. The Dodgers, who average 5.61 runs per game, should be able to score runs at will if Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and the rest of the hitters make contact and hit the ball hard enough to circle the bases quickly. The Dodgers should be able to control the Diamondbacks as long as Clayton Kershaw pitches several strong innings and transfers the ball to the bullpen with a lead. The Dodgers should win thanks to their impressive home performance.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
- The total hung OVER in 5 of the Diamondbacks’ last 7 road games.
- The Diamondbacks are 4-15 SU in their last 19 road games against the Dodgers.
- Arizona is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games with a National League opponent.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
- The total stayed UNDER in 13 Dodgers’ last 20 games with the D-Backs.
- The LA Dodgers are 13-1 SU in their last 14 home encounters.
- The Dodgers are 15-4 SU in their last 19 home outings against Arizona.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 1-7 SU record against Kansas City in their last 8 road games. The total was UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s previous 6 games against opponents from the American League. The total was UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s previous 5 contests against National League Central Division rivals. Kelly has only allowed four or more earned runs in four of his fifteen career starts, and the MLB’s second-best offensive (5.61 runs per game) should give him the run support he needs.
Free Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers will win 7-2.
