Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Betting Odds & Predictions

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Date: Thursday, March 30th, 10:10 ET
Location: Dodger Stadium
TV: None
Money Line: Diamondbacks +150/Dodgers -176
Total Line: 7.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Diamondbacks on Thursday, March 30th at Dodger Stadium. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

	ML	RL	Total
	+150	+1.5	O 7.5 (+103)
	-176	-1.5	U 7.5 (-123)

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Corbin Carroll	1	CF
Ketel Marte	2	2B
Jake McCarthy	3	RF
Christian Walker	4	1B
Josh Rojas	5	3B
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.	6	LF
Alek Thomas	7	CF
Gabriel Moreno	8	C
Nick Ahmed	9	SS
Zac Gallen	–	SP

	Batting Order	Position
Mookie Betts	1	RF
Freddie Freeman	2	1B
Will Smith	3	C
Max Muncy	4	1B
J.D. Martinez	5	DH
David Peralta	6	LF
Trayce Thompson	7	LF
Miguel Rojas	8	SS
Miguel Vargas	9	3B
Julio Urías	–	SP

Straight Up/ Over-Under/ Runline Records

Arizona Diamondbacks: 74-88 SU / OU 74-87 / Runline 92-70

Los Angeles Dodgers: 111-51 SU / OU 69-84 / Runline 98-64

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The Diamondbacks finished with a 74-88 record last year, which ranked 4th in the NL West. They had a 29-47 record against division opponents and went 34-47 on the road and 40-41 at home. When it comes to their series record, Arizona went 17-25.

When they were the favorite, last year’s team had a straight-up record of 24-19, going 21-22 vs. the runline. In the games they entered as the underdog, Arizona was 50-69 straight-up and 71-48. When playing on the road, they were favored 12.3% of the time with a 5-5 against the runline. As the road underdog, their record vs. the runline was 45-26 and 29-42. The average betting line of 8 runs was accompanied by Diamondbacks’ over/under record of 74-87 last season..

With a final record of 111-51, the Dodgers claimed the top seed in both the NL West and the NL last season. Despite this, Los Angeles failed to make it to the World Series, losing to the Padres in the NLDS of the post-season. In last year’s home games, they put together a record of 57-24, while they went 54-27 on the road. Furthermore, they had a 54-22 record in divisional games.

Last season’s team posted a 110-46 straight-up record when they were favored, including 94-62 vs. the runline. The Dodgers’ straight-up record as the underdog was 1-5 and 4-2 against the runline. At home, the Dodgers were favored 100.0% of the time, which translated into a straight-up record of 57-24 and 49-32 against the runline. The Dodgers had a 69-84 over/under record last season, with an average betting line of 8 runs..

Last year, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks faced off 19 times, with the Dodgers going 14-5. The Diamondbacks held the edge when it came to the runline, finishing with a record of 10-9 in their favor. Over the course of 19 games, the teams combined for an average of 7.9 runs per game, resulting in an over/under record of 5-14.

Pitching Matchup

With 31 appearances for the Diamondbacks last season, Zac Gallen ended with an ERA of 2.54 and an overall record of 12-4. A key reason for his success last year was his ability to limit batters power numbers, finishing with a slugging percentage allowed of just .309.

Last season, Julio Urías appeared in 31 games for the Dodgers, finishing with an overall record of 17-7 and an ERA of 2.16. A key reason for his success last year was his ability to limit batters’ power numbers, finishing with a slugging percentage allowed of just .347.

Diamondbacks Hitting Stats & Key Players To Watch

Diamondbacks New Additions

• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Blue Jays: (BA .291, SLG .400, RBI 52, HR 5)
• Evan Longoria Giants: (BA .244, SLG .451, RBI 42, HR 14)

Dodgers Hitting Stats & Key Players To Watch

Dodgers New Additions

• J.D. Martinez Red Sox: (BA .274, SLG .448, RBI 62, HR 16)
• David Peralta Rays: (BA .251, SLG .415, RBI 59, HR 12)

Free MLB Pick

Arms are always ahead of bats at the start of the season and we’ve got two top level hurlers on the mound Thursday night. Runs should be at an extreme premium! The over/under is listed at 7 and I believe it’ll end up under 4. I’m betting the UNDER 7!