Predictions for Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 30
Friday’s game at Chase Field has the Arizona Diamondbacks (76-58) squaring off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (80-54) at 9:40 p.m. ET (on August 30). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 5-4 win for the Diamondbacks, so it should be a competitive matchup.
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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Matchup Info
- When: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: SportsNet LA
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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Predictions
- Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 5, Dodgers 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | -122 | +102 | 8.5 | -120 | +100 |
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Dodgers Betting Insights
- Los Angeles has been chosen as the favorite in 118 games this year, and has walked away with the win 74 times (62.7%) in those games.
- The Dodgers have a mark of 66-37 in contests where bookmakers favor them by -122 or better on the moneyline.
- Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 70 of 134 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- The Dodgers had a 9-5 record across the 14 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
- In its past 15 outings — all had a set run total — Los Angeles and its opponents combined to hit the over on the total eight times.
Diamondbacks Betting Insights
- Arizona has won 32 of the 64 games it was the moneyline underdog this season (50%).
- When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +102 or longer, the Diamondbacks have a record of 24-20 (54.5%).
- Arizona has had an over/under set by oddsmakers 134 times, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total in 73 of those games (73-55-6).
- The Diamondbacks have played as underdogs three times in their past 15 games and won each of those contests.
- Arizona and its opponents have combined to hit the over nine times in its past 15 games with a total.
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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
Dodgers’ Starting Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw
- The 36-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 3.72, a 3 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.414.
- When Clayton Kershaw starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 2-2.
- Kershaw’s team has a 3-3 record in his starts this season.
- Out of Kershaw’s six starts with a total this season, three have hit the over.
Diamondbacks’ Starting Pitcher: Zac Gallen
- The 29-year-old has put together a 3.65 ERA and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings during 22 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .248 to opposing hitters.
- The Diamondbacks have been the underdog on the moneyline in four of Gallen’s starts this season, and they went 3-1 in those matchups.
- Gallen’s team has a 13-9 record over his 22 starts.
- Gallen’s starts went over the run total 11 times in 22 games with a set total this season.
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Dodgers’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 80-54 |
| Home | 45-24 |
| Road | 35-30 |
| One-Run Games | 17-17 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 55-12 |
Diamondbacks’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 76-58 |
| Home | 38-28 |
| Road | 38-30 |
| One-Run Games | 24-15 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 59-12 |
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