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The Arizona Diamondbacks haven't been able to return to the form that saw them reach the World Series last season. It won't get any easier when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers in this series, as they took the first game of a three-game set on Monday. The Dodgers lead the National League West with a 33-17 record, eight games ahead of the Padres and ten up on the Diamondbacks. Unsurprisingly, it looks like the West, and maybe the National League will be the Dodgers' to lose. The team had a series earlier in the season, with the Dodgers avenging last season's playoff loss by taking two of three games. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch.
Ryne Nelson gets the start for the Diamondbacks, and his last outing didn't go as planned for the right-hander. The Diamondbacks lost his previous start 13-0 to the Tigers, with Nelson allowing 11 hits and eight earned runs in four innings. Nelson has a 7.09 ERA this season with a 2-3 record and could be prone to lose his position in the starting rotation if he doesn't turn it around. Nelson's 2023 season wasn't much better when he went 8-8 with a 5.31 ERA in 27 starts.
One of the Dodgers' prized free-agent signings, Tyler Glasnow, has been doing well in his first two months in Dodger Blue. Glasnow has a 6-2 record with a 2.90 ERA, the third-best in a strong Dodgers rotation. The Dodgers have lost their last two starts with Glasnow on the hill after winning seven of his first eight outings.
Here are the MLB Odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
MLB Odds: Diamondbacks-Dodgers Odds
Arizona Diamondbacks: +1.5 (+102)
Moneyline: +215
Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (-122)
Moneyline: -260
Over: 8.5 (-102)
Under: 8.5 (-120)
How to Watch Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers
Time: 10:10 PM ET/7:10 PM PT
TV: MLB Network, SNLA, ARID
Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)
Why The Diamondbacks Will Cover The Spread/Win
The Dodgers may be succeeding, but the Diamondbacks have been better offensively over the last ten games against righties. The Diamondbacks are batting .236 with a .315 on-base percentage, while the Dodgers are just .216 with a .283 on-base percentage. The difference in this matchup could be Glasnow being a lot better than Nelson, but the Dodgers' struggles against righties are worth noting.
Why The Dodgers Will Cover The Spread/Win
It's unlikely that the Dodgers will lose three straight Glasnow starts. He gets a favorable matchup in this game, as the Diamondbacks are averaging just 3.8 runs/nine over their last ten games with a .294 on-base percentage.
The Diamondbacks night won't get any easier once Glasnow leaves the game, as the Dodgers bullpen is one of the best in baseball and holds a massive advantage over the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers' bullpen have a 2.99 ERA on the season but are nearly spotless over their last three games with a 1.20 mark. The Diamondbacks have been the opposite, with a 7.11 ERA over their past three.
The Dodgers have won four straight and seven of their last ten, while the Diamondbacks have lost three of their last four and six of ten.
Final Diamondbacks-Dodgers Prediction & Pick
The Diamondbacks may end up back in contention throughout the long MLB season. However, that won't start in this game against Tyler Glasnow. The Dodgers match up well with Ryne Nelson and Glasnow is looking for his first win in three starts. Take Glasnow and the bullpen to dominate the Diamondbacks and get a blowout win in this game.
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Final Diamondbacks-Dodgers Prediction & Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (-122)
