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Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Preview, Stream, Odds, and Picks April 8
Diamondbacks Fresh off Big Win as +210 underdog
Will Bettors Trust Dodgers as Big Favorite?
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks have gotten significantly familiar with one another already. They’ve squared off six times.
In case you missed the MLB news, the Dodgers were a -240 favorite on Friday night but lost 6-3 to the Diamondbacks. Can they get back on track or will bettors be disappointed again?
Dodgers Turn To Syndergaard After Kershaw Cost Them
Those who bet online saw Clayton Kershaw start on Friday and he was mostly alright until the sixth inning. He gave up two in that frame, which led to four runs in total and that’s all the Diamondbacks needed.
Los Angeles will be sending Noah Syndergaard out in this one and he’s already faced the Diamondbacks this season. He pitched for 6.0 innings and allowed four hits and just one run while striking out six batters.
Unfortunately, they lost that matchup by a score of 2-1 in another costly outing to bettors. The Dodgers can sting on the MLB odds for this very reason.
The Dodgers need more from their lineup in this one. They had just five hits on Friday and while two were home runs, they rarely had any sustained pressure on the Diamondbacks.
Zach Davies Looking For Repeat Performance
The Diamondbacks are starting Davies, who helped beat Syndergaard and the Dodgers on Sunday. He went 5.0 innings allowing four hits and one run while sitting down four batters.
The 30-year-old has plenty of work against the Dodgers lineup and he’s had mixed results. If you’re looking at the MLB betting odds, note that the Dodgers bat .248 against him.
Freddie Freeman is s 7-for-17 and Will Smith is 6-for-18 (three home runs) but almost all of the other players struggle against Davies.
Davies was a strong home starter last season, posting a 3.16 ERA while holding opposing batters to a .238 average. The home-field advantage here can’t be overlooked in the sportsbook.
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Game Injuries
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Head-to-Head
This will be these teams’ seventh matchup. Each has won three times. Over the 19 meetings before that, though, the Dodgers held a 14-5 edge.
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Game Information
- Game: Dodgers (5-3) vs Diamondbacks (4-4)
- Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- Day/Time: Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET
- Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Live Stream: MLB TV
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Betting Lines
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction
In six previous contests in the first week and a half of this new season, these teams have alternated wins and losses. That’s crucial to know because the Dodgers have been a huge favorite in the sportsbook each time.
The smallest line they faced was -160 and the highest was -260, so they’ve cost bettors a pretty penny. Coming off a loss, the Dodgers probably rebound here but that’s no sure thing.
Davies gives the Diamondbacks a slight pitching edge, so careful banking on the ‘awesome’ Dodgers. Under might be the best play here as the starters on both sides should be sharp.
Los Angeles is listed at -155 in our Vegas lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Dodgers, there’s a chance to win $65. Arizona is +140 with a chance to win $140 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Diamondbacks a 41.68% chance to win, with the Dodgers at 60.78%.
