In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Diamondbacks prediction for this MLB game on Monday, May 19th at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 29-18 this year after they lost all three against the Angels by scores of 2-6, 9-11, and 4-6. In their game three loss, Los Angeles erased a 4-0 deficit in the seventh inning, but they allowed a run in the eighth and ninth innings for the loss. The Dodgers recorded five hits in the game, and they were led by Smith, who went 1-2 with one home run and three RBIs in the loss. LA started Gonsolin, who allowed four hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Banda allowed one earned run in relief for the loss.
Prior to that series, the Dodgers won two out of three against the Athletics and split four games with the Diamondbacks. Los Angeles has lost four of their last six games, and they are currently first in the NL West standings. The Los Angeles pitching staff has a 4.18 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 272 runs with a .271 batting average and a .347 on-base percentage this season. Shohei Ohtani has led LA with 16 home runs and 30 RBIs, while Freddie Freeman has added nine home runs and 34 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Landon Knack, who is 2-1 with a 5.89 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP over 18.1 innings pitched this year.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 25-22 this season after they won two out of three against Colorado by scores of 8-0, 12-14, and 1-0. In their game three win, Arizona scored one run in the first inning, which was enough to get the low-scoring win. The Diamondbacks recorded four hits in the game, and they were led by Marte, who went 2-3 with one home run and one RBI in the win. Arizona started Kelly, who allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Miller got the save.
Prior to that series, the Diamondbacks won two out of three against the Giants and split four games with the Dodgers. Arizona has won four of its last six games, and they are currently fourth in the NL West standings. The Arizona pitching staff has a 4.70 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and a .251 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 243 runs with a .255 batting average and a .337 on-base percentage this year. Eugenio Suarez has led Arizona with 14 home runs and 37 RBIs, while Corbin Carroll has added 14 home runs and 32 RBIs this season. The projected starting pitcher for Arizona is Brandon Pfaadt, who is 6-3 with a 3.73 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 50.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Dodgers will beat the Diamondbacks
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last seven games against the Dodgers following a home win.
- The Dodgers have won each of their last eight Monday games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against NL West opponents following a home win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have won the first inning in four of their last five home games against National League opponents.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in eight of their last nine home games against National League opponents.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four home games against National League opponents.
Why the Diamondbacks will beat the Dodgers
- The Diamondbacks have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last four games as favorites against the Diamondbacks following a home loss.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites against the Diamondbacks following a home loss.
- The Diamondbacks have won the first inning in seven of their last nine road games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in each of their last four games.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games.
Total Runs Facts
- Ten of the Dodgers’ last 11 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Diamondbacks’ last seven games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last seven games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Dodgers’ last 10 night games at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Dodgers’ last five home games against NL opponents.
- Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 12 appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
- Teoscar Hernandez has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances with the Dodgers as favorites against the Diamondbacks.
- Shohei Ohtani has scored at least one run in each of the Dodgers’ last eight Monday night games.
- Freddie Freeman has hit at least one home run in four of the Dodgers’ last five games as favorites against the Diamondbacks.
- Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 17 games as favorites against NL opponents.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Eugenio Suarez has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Diamondbacks’ last six night games.
- Ketel Marte has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine appearances with the Diamondbacks as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
- Brandon Pfaadt has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against NL opponents.
- Brandon Pfaadt has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances against the Dodgers.
- Gabriel Moreno has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances with the Diamondbacks as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
- Corbin Carroll has scored at least one run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last eight road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Corbin Carroll has hit at least one home run in three of the Diamondbacks’ last four road games against NL West opponents.
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 road appearances against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (272).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (436).
- The Diamondbacks rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (98).
- The Diamondbacks rank 2nd in the league for walks this season (184).
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction
Los Angeles comes into this matchup trying to bounce back from a rough series against the Angels, and they will be at home, where they are 17-7 this year. The Dodgers have one of the best lineups in the MLB this year, but they are dealing with quite a few pitching injuries. Arizona is 12-9 on the road this year, and they are starting Pfaadt, who has allowed 4+ earned runs in two of his last three starts. LA is going with Knack, who has allowed five earned runs in two of his last four starts. Take the over here.