Before we dive into the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Dustin May, Starting Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers $10,600

On Tuesday night, Major League Baseball presents the final game of a three-game National League series featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the third game of this three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks playing below average baseball. The Dodgers have lost four of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 6-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels four days ago.

Conversely, the Arizona Diamondbacks are playing well entering this evening’s National League game. More specifically, the Diamondbacks have won four of the team’s last six games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an 8-0 shutout win over the Colorado Rockies last week.

Now that we have identified how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to this evening’s contest. Starting pitcher Dustin May has been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching rotation this season. Having stated that, how has the veteran pitcher performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s review May’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May has compiled a 1-4 (won-loss record), a 4.43 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.28 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched) in 2025. It should also be mentioned that May has amassed 41 strikeouts while allowing 17 walks in 44.2 innings pitched this season.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies last month, Los Angeles starting pitcher Dustin May certainly pitched exceptionally well. May pitched six quality innings while scattering three hits and no walks in the Dodgers victory over the Rockies. Additionally, in the Dodgers win over the Colorado Rockies, May accumulated a whopping 27.7 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Dustin May is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in tonight’s MLB game. With that said, I am backing Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Corbin Burnes, Starting Pitcher (Arizona Diamondbacks) $12,400: Shohei Ohtani, First Baseman (Los Angeles Dodgers) $9,400: Freddie Freeman, First Baseman (Los Angeles Angels) $9,000.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Arizona Diamondbacks will send out Corbin Burnes for the start here, and Burnes is 3-1 with a 2.56 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Dodgers, Burnes is 2-2 with a 2.54 ERA and 27 strikeouts. Dustin May will get the start against the Diamondbacks here and is 1-4 with a 4.43 ERA and 41 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against Arizona, May is 1-2 with a 2.92 ERA and 18 strikeouts.

Arizona Diamondbacks Recap

The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this game looking to bounce back from their 4-3 loss at the hands of the Dodgers in Tuesday’s matchup to fall to 26-23 on the year. After this series, the Diamondbacks will head on the road for a series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Diamondbacks Looking To Win Rubber Match

Corbin Carroll has a team-high 57 hits with 15 home runs, 34 RBIs, 6 triples, and 9 doubles, while Josh Naylor has 53 hits with 12 doubles, 5 home runs, and 29 RBIs as well this season. Eugenio Suarez has also added 14 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Geraldo Perdomo has 37 RBIs. Naylor has also chipped in 8 stolen bases as well up to this point in the year, while Carroll has the unfortunate distinction of leading the Diamondbacks with 57 strikeouts so far this season. Carroll also has 9 stolen bases, and Perdomo has a team-high 11 stolen bases as well this season.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

• The Diamondbacks have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a win.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Moreno has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against the Dodgers.
• Geraldo Perdomo has recorded a Double in three of the Diamondbacks’ last four games as underdogs against NL West opponents.
• Gabriel Moreno has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against the Dodgers.
• Corbin Burnes has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances.
• Corbin Burnes has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog.
• Ketel Marte has recorded at least one Single in each of his last 11 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 10 road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 road appearances against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• Corbin Carroll ranks T4th in the league in Home Runs (15) this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game looking to build on their win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday to improve to 30-19 on the year. After this series, the Dodgers will head on the road for a series against the New York Mets.

Dodgers Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

Shohei Ohtani has 59 hits, including 9 doubles, 17 home runs, 31 RBIs, and 4 triples, while Tommy Edman has 30 hits with 8 home runs and 26 RBIs. Michael Conforto has 24 hits with 9 doubles, while Teoscar Hernandez has 41 hits with 9 home runs, 10 doubles, and 34 RBIs as well this season. Ohtani has a team-high 11 stolen bases, while Max Muncy has 8 doubles but also has 47 strikeouts so far this season. Mookie Betts has also chipped in 8 home runs and 30 RBIs on the year.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last 11 games at Dodger Stadium after going to extra innings.
• The Diamondbacks have lost seven of their last eight games at Dodger Stadium after going to extra innings.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last nine home games after going to extra innings.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games at Dodger Stadium after going to extra innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one Double in four of the Dodgers’ last five games against NL West opponents at Dodger Stadium.
• Tommy Edman has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five appearances against the Diamondbacks.
• Shohei Ohtani has hit a home run in each of the Dodgers’ last five Wednesday night games as favorites.
• Andy Pages has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances against the Diamondbacks after playing the previous day.
• Dustin May has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Shohei Ohtani has scored at least one run in each of the Dodgers’ last seven games as favorites against the Diamondbacks.
• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 19 games as favorites against NL opponents.
• Shohei Ohtani ranks T1st in the league in Home Runs (17) this season.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Diamondbacks’ last 12 games following an extra innings loss have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Dodgers’ last four games after going to extra innings have gone OVER the total runs line.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction

I’m on the Diamondbacks in this one. I get that it’s never really fun to go against the Dodgers, but Corbin Burnes is finally looking like the ace-level arm that the Diamondbacks were hoping they’d get when they brought him in the offseason. Burnes also has some strong numbers against the Dodgers in his career, and I think he can get the job done here. Give me the Diamondbacks in this one.

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Before we dive into the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Starting Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers $12,000

Later today , Major League Baseball presents the second game of a three-game National League series featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the second game of this three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks playing below average baseball. The Dodgers have lost four of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an 11-9 loss to the Los Angeles Angels three days ago.

Conversely, the Arizona Diamondbacks are playing good baseball entering the second game of this National League series. The Diamondbacks have won four of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a thrilling 8-7 win over the San Francisco Giants last week.

Now that we have identified how both of these teams are currently playing let’s turn our attention to tonight’s contest. Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has certainly been an essential part of the Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching rotation this season. With that said, how has Yamamoto performed from a statistical perspective in 2025? Let’s review the veteran pitcher’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Through nine starts made in 2025, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has compiled a 5-3 (win-loss record), a 2.12 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 0.98 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched). Additionally, Yamamoto has tallied 59 strikeouts while allowing 16 walks in 51 innings pitched this season.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 shutout victory over the Texas Rangers last month, Los Angeles starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Yamamoto pitched seven quality innings while scattering five hits and no walks in the Dodgers win over the Rangers.

In my view, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in tonight’s MLB regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Ryne Nelson, Starting Pitcher (Arizona Diamondbacks) $9,600: Shohei Ohtani, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $10,600: Freddie Freeman, First Baseman (Los Angeles Dodgers) $10,200.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks (26-22, 13-9 Away) split the series with the Dodgers and then defeated the Giants and Rockies. The D-backs opened this series against the Dodgers with a 9-5 victory on Monday. Geraldo Perdomo led the offense with three RBI, while Brandon Pfaadt got the win after allowing three runs on three hits with no strikeouts and one walk across 6.0 innings of work.

This year, the Diamondbacks average 5.25 runs per game (5th in the MLB) on a .256/.337/.452 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Diamondbacks’ staff has a 4.71 ERA (24th) and 1.34 WHIP (21st). Eugenio Suarez leads the Diamondbacks with a .215 batting average, 14 home runs, and 38 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks is Ryne Nelson, who is 1-1 in one start this season, with a 5.13 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 26.1 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-19, 17-8 Home) suffered their first sweep of the season after losing all three games of the series against the Angels at home. Following a 9-5 defeat to the Diamondbacks on Monday, the Dodgers now lost four games in a row, their longest losing streak this year. Mookie Betts led the team with two RBI last night, while Landon Knack pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing four runs on six hits with three strikeouts and two walks. Jack Dreyer took the loss.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.77 runs per game (3rd in the MLB) on a .270/.345/.477 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.28 ERA (22nd) and 1.30 WHIP (18th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Angels with a .306 batting average, nine home runs, and 35 RBI this season.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for the Dodgers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5-3 record in nine starts this year with a 2.12 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 51.0 innings.

Why the Dodgers will cover

• The Dodgers have won five of their last six games against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Diamondbacks have lost seven of their last nine games against NL West opponents following a win.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in five of their last six games against NL West opponents following a loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Eleven of the Dodgers’ last 12 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Diamondbacks’ last five road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last six home games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (80).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.270).
• The Diamondbacks rank T3rd in the league for home runs this season (67).
• The Diamondbacks rank 3rd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.452).

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction

The teams have traded wins in the past couple of years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H duels. In four of Los Angeles’ last five wins over Arizona, the Dodgers covered a -1.5 run line, and I am backing the hosts to do it again on Tuesday. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the best starter the Dodgers have right now, and he will be eager to respond to his previous start against the D-backs, when the Japanese allowed five runs in a loss. Ryne Nelson, on the other hand, is starting in place of injured Eduardo Rodriguez. Nelson hasn’t pitched for more than 4.0 innings in a game this year, and I believe he will last only two or three innings here as the Dodgers will hit him hard. Back the Dodgers to win and cover.

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Before we dive into the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.

FanDuel MLB Player Selections

MVP-Freddie Freeman, First Baseman, Los Angeles Dodgers $13,000

On Monday night, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game National League series featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the first game of this three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks playing below average baseball. The Dodgers have lost three of the team’s last four games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 6-2 loss to Los Angeles Angels two days ago.

In direct contrast to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Arizona Diamondbacks are playing good baseball entering the first game of this National League series. More specifically, the Diamondbacks have won three of the team’s last four games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an 8-0 shutout win over the Colorado Rockies last week.

Now that we have identified how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to tonight’s contest. First Baseman Freddie Freeman has certainly been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Dodgers. With that said, how has the veteran first baseman performed from a statistical standpoint in 2025? Let’s review’s Ohtani’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In the 46 games that first baseman Freddie Freeman has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 MLB regular season, Freeman has compiled a robust .370 batting average (second in MLB), nine home runs, 15 walks, 34 RBIs (runs batted in), 26 runs scored, a .430 OBP (On-Base Percentage) and a 1.145 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging) which ranks second in the National League.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks last week, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman certainly played at a high level. In the Dodgers win over the Diamondbacks, Freeman tallied four hits (one home run), two runs scored and two doubles. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Freeman tallied a whopping 43.9 FanDuel points.

In my view, Freddie Freeman is the most likely player to amass the most FanDuel points in this MLB game. Having stated that, I am rolling with Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman at the MVP position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Shohei Ohtani, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $14,800: Corbin Carroll, Outfielder (Arizona Diamondbacks) $13,600: Andy Pages, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $8,400.

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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. 

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Before we dive into the Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for today’s Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Tony Gonsolin, Starting Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers $12,000

On Sunday afternoon, Major League Baseball presents the final game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering today’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the third game of this three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels playing below average baseball. The Dodgers have lost five of the team’s last nine games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 3-0 shutout loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.

In direct contrast to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Angels are playing well entering this afternoon’s interleague game. Let me be more specific. The Angels have won four of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 9-5 defeat of the San Diego Padres six days ago.

Now that we have identified how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to today’s game. Starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin has been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching rotation this season. With that said, how has Gonsolin performed from a statistical standpoint? Let’s review the veteran hurler’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In three starts made this season, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin has compiled a robust 2-0 (won-loss record), a 2.81 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.06 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched) in 2025. Additionally, Gonsolin has amassed 21 strikeouts while allowing four walks in 16 innings pitched this season.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks one week ago, Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin pitched rather well. Gonsolin pitched five quality innings while scattering three hits and two walks in the Dodgers victory over the Diamondbacks. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers win over Arizona, Gonsolin accumulated 20.3 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Tony Gonsolin is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this afternoon’s MLB game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Yusei Kikuchi, Starting Pitcher (Los Angeles Angels) $10,400: Shohei Ohtani, First Baseman (Los Angeles Dodgers) $10,000: Hyeseong Kim, Second Baseman (Los Angeles Angels) $5,200.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers game

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 29-17 record this season and are sitting in first place in the NL West. The Dodgers have a 17-6 home record and 26-20 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-11 home defeat by the Angels, having lost both games of this series. Over is 9-1 in their last 10 home games, and they are playing the Mets and the Diamondbacks next.

The Dodgers have a .274 batting average this season, a .349 OBP, and a .481 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 54 hits and 16 home runs, while Freddie Freeman leads the team both in RBI with 34 and is the team’s best hitter with a .375 batting average.

Tony Gonsolin (R) will take the mound for the Dodgers, and he has a 2-0 record, 2.81 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP. His only home start this season was also his worst one, as he gave up 3 runs in 6 innings of work, in a 12-7 win over the Marlins. Tony Gonsolin has a record of 3-0 with an ERA of 3.79 and 17 strikeouts in 3 appearances against the Angels in his career.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 19-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have a 10-15 road record and 25-19 in over/under. They are coming off an 11-9 road victory over the Dodgers, and are 3-11 in their last 14 road games. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Athletics next.

The Angels have a .219 batting average this season, a .280 OBP, and a .396 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.11 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 39 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .264 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 23 RBI and 11 home runs.

Yusei Kikuchi (L) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 0-4 record, 3.72 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP. He has been weaker on the road with a 4.78 ERA across six road starts, but he has given up two runs or less in his last three starts. Yusei Kikuchi has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 5.09 and 27 strikeouts in 4 appearances against the Dodgers in his career.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last 11 day games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Angels have lost each of their last five day games after playing the previous day.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line each of their last five day games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in 12 of their last 14 games as home favorites against AL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
• The Dodgers have won the first inning in each of their last six Sunday home games against AL West opponents.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road day games.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Angels have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Dodgers.
• The Dodgers have lost five of their last six home games against AL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line each of their last four day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last three games against the Dodgers.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Nine of the Dodgers’ last 10 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Angels’ last five road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Angels’ last nine games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last five day games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (268).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (431).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for hits this season (318).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.280).

Angels vs Dodgers Prediction

The Angels have won their last three meetings against the Dodgers, but the Dodgers are 8-4 in their last 12 meetings against the Angels. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings in Dodger Stadium.

In this Angels vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as big -250 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season and have been extremely strong at home. They have been caught by surprise and lost both games of this series, and losing today and getting swept at home by the Angels feels like a stretch. This is the perfect bounce-back spot for the Dodgers, who have the pitching advantage, hitting advantage, and are facing the league’s weakest bullpen. Expect the Dodgers to bounce back in a big fashion tonight. Take the Los Angeles Dodgers on the runline.

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Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels (18-25, 9-15 Away) beat the Toronto Blue Jays and then lost the series to the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres. Surprisingly, they opened this rivalry series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-2 road victory on Friday. Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel, and Yoan Moncada led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Jack Kochanowicz got the win after allowing one run on five hits with five strikeouts and four walks across 6.2 innings of work.

This year, the Angels average 3.81 runs per game (24th in the MLB) on a .216/.277/.387 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Angels’ staff has a 5.02 ERA (25th) and 1.49 WHIP (28th). Taylor Ward leads the Angels with a .195 batting average, ten home runs, and 22 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Angels is Tyler Anderson, who is 2-1 in eight starts this season, with a 2.58 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 45.1 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (29-16, 17-5 Home) spent the previous three series on the road, and defeated the Braves and Marlins, while they split with the Diamondbacks. Back home, the Dodgers lost the opening game of the series against the Angels, 6-2. Dustin May took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits with eight strikeouts and two walks in 5.0 innings.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.76 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .271/.346/.479 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.98 ERA (16th) and 1.28 WHIP (16th). Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with a .358 batting average, nine home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday. The 37-year-old left-hander will get his first start of the season as he recovers from left toe surgery.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Three of the Angels’ last four road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Angels’ last eight games as underdogs.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Dodgers’ last six night games against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.271).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for slugging percentage this season (.479).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for walks this season (104).
• The Angels rank 29th in the league for doubles this season (55).

Dodgers vs Angels Prediction

The Dodgers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters. Six of the last ten H2H duels went Under, and I am going with another Under here despite the fact that the Dodgers are starting Kershaw, who just recovered from a lengthy injury. Kershaw likely won’t last more than three or four innings, but the Angels are not good against southpaws this year. They have a .183 BA in 202 at-bats against the lefties this season. Tyler Anderson, on the other hand, hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a game yet, and although I don’t like the Angels’ bullpen, I am going with Under here.

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Before we dive into the Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings MLB single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers matchup.

Draftkings MLB Showdown Picks

Captain-Dustin May, Starting Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers $11,200

On Friday night, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the first game of this three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels playing good baseball. The Dodgers have won five of the team’s last eight games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.

Conversely, the Los Angeles Angels are not playing well entering this evening’s interleague game. More specifically, the Angels lost five of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 5-1 loss to the San Diego Padres two days ago.

Now that we have ascertained how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to this evening’s contest. Starting pitcher Dustin May has been a solid performer for the Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitching rotation this season. Having stated that, how has the veteran pitcher performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s review May’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May has compiled a 1-3 (won-loss record), a 4.08 ERA (Earned Run Average) and a 1.24 WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched) in 2025. Additionally, May has amassed 33 strikeouts while allowing 15 walks in 39.2 innings pitched this season.

Last month, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May certainly pitched at a high level. May pitched six quality innings while scattering three hits and no walks in the Dodgers victory over the Rockies. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers win over Rockies, May accumulated a whopping 27.7 Draftkings points.

In my view, Dustin May is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in tonight’s MLB game. With that said, I am backing Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May at the captain position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like to play well in this MLB regular season contest (Draftkings price noted): Jack Kochanowicz, Starting Pitcher (Los Angeles Angels) $10,000: Shohei Ohtani, First Baseman (Los Angeles Dodgers) $10,600: Hyeseong Kim, Second Baseman (Los Angeles Angels) $4,400.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recent form and player performance

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Angels

Recent betting trends in games played between the Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers game

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 29-15 record this season and are sitting in first place in the NL West. The Dodgers have a 17-4 home record and 25-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 19-2 home victory over the Athletics, and are 3-1 in their last 4 games. Their last 8 home games have gone over the total, and they are playing the Mets and the Diamondbacks next.

The Dodgers have a .272 batting average this season, a .346 OBP, and a .481 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 3.93 ERA and 1.27 WHIP.  Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 52 hits and 15 home runs, while Freddie Freeman leads the team both in RBI with 34, and is the team’s best hitter with a .370 batting average.

Dustin May (R) will take the mound for the Dodgers, and he has a 1-3 record, 4.08 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP. He has been better at home, with a 2.20 ERA in three home starts, but has allowed 3+ runs in three of his last four starts. In his only previous start against the Angels back in 2020, he gave up 2 runs in 4.1 innings of work.

Los Angeles Angels Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have a 17-25 record this season and are sitting in last place in the AL West. The Angels have an 8-15 road record and 24-18 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-5 road defeat by the San Diego Padres, and are 1-11 in their last 12 road games. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games, and they are playing the Marlins and the Athletics next.

The Angels have a .214 batting average this season, a .274 OBP, and a .386 Slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 5.09 ERA and 1.49 WHIP. Nolan Schanuel leads the Angels with 36 hits, and he is the team’s best hitter with a .259 batting average. Taylor Ward leads the team with 22 RBI and 10 home runs.

Jack Kochanowicz (R) will take the mound for the Angels, and he has a 2-5 record, 5.23 ERA, and 1.49 WHIP. He has been even weaker on the road, with a 6.33 ERA, but he is coming off a quality start with one earned run in 5.2 innings pitched, in a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. This will be his first career start against the Dodgers.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last 10 home games after playing the previous day.
• The Angels have lost each of their last eight road games following a road loss.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last 10 home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight road games following a road loss.
• The Dodgers have won the first inning in five of their last six night games at Dodger Stadium.
• The Angels have trailed after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 road games.
• The Angels have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last 10 road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Angels have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
• The Angels have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games following a win.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Dodgers’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Six of the Angels’ last seven road games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight night games at Dodger Stadium.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Angels’ last seven games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for runs scored this season (257).
• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (409).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for hits this season (295).
• The Angels rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.214).

Angels vs Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Angels, and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Dodger Stadium. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.

In this Angels vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as huge -305 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season, and are coming off two games where they scored 28 runs combined. The Dodgers are huge favorites, and the runline is so juiced that there is no value. Both pitchers have a combined 9.31 ERA, the Angels have the worst bullpen in the MLB, and both teams are better at hitting righties, as they average 10.4 runs combined against right-handed pitching. Both teams are 6-1 to the over in their last 7 games combined, and I expect another high-scoring outing tonight. Take the over 9 runs.

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Before we dive into the Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Athletics vs. Dodgers matchup.

FanDuel MLB Player Selections

MVP-Freddie Freeman, First Baseman, Los Angeles Dodgers $13,600

On Wednesday night, Major League Baseball presents the final game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the third game of this three-game series with the Athletics playing good baseball. The Dodgers have won four of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an 8-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.

In direct contrast to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Athletics are not playing well entering the final game of this interleague series. More specifically, the Athletics have lost five of the team’s last seven games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an embarrassing 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees four days ago.

Now that we have identified how both of these teams are currently playing let’s shift our focus to tonight’s contest. First Baseman Freddie Freeman has certainly been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Dodgers. With that said, how has the veteran first baseman performed from a statistical standpoint in 2025? Let’s review’s Ohtani’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In the 28 games that first baseman Freddie Freeman has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 MLB regular season, Freeman has compiled a robust .366 batting average (second in MLB), nine home runs, 21 walks, 33 RBIs (runs batted in), 22 runs scored, a .437 OBP (On-Base Percentage) and a 1.145 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging) which ranks second in the National League.

Two days ago, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman certainly played at a high level. In the Dodgers win over the Diamondbacks, Freeman tallied four hits (one home run), two runs scored and two doubles. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Freeman tallied a whopping 43.9 FanDuel points.

In my opinion, Freddie Freeman is the most likely player to amass the most FanDuel points in this MLB game. Having stated that, I am rolling with Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman at the MVP position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Shohei Ohtani, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $14,400: Brent Rooker, Outfielder (Athletics) $11,200: Andy Pages, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $8,800.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers recent form and player performance

The Athletics recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Los Angeles Dodgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Athletics

Recent betting trends in games played between the Athletics vs Los Angeles Dodgers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Athletics vs Los Angeles Dodgers game

Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 28-15 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the NL West. The Dodgers have a 16-4 home record and 24-19 in over/under. They are coming off a 9-3 home victory over the Athletics, but have been unstable lately, as they are alternating wins and losses for the past 12 days. Their last seven home games have gone over the total, and are playing the Angels and the Diamondbacks next.

The Dodgers have a .267 batting average this season, .341 OBP and .471 slugging percentage. LA’s pitching staff has a 3.98 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  Sohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 50 hits and 13 home runs, while Teoscar Hernandez leads the team with 34 RBI. Freddie Freeman is the team’s best hitter with a .362 batting average.

Reliever Matt Sauer (R) will take the mound for the Dodgers, which means that this will be a bullpen game for LA. Sauer has a 1-0 record, 1.54 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. In his only previous home start, he had a quality start with just one earned run in 5 innings pitched. Last season he had a horrendous 7.71 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 14 appearances with the Kansas City Royals.

Athletics Preview

The Athletics have a 22-21 record this season and are sitting on the 4^th place of the AL West. The Athletics have a 14-8 road record and are 22-17 in over/under They are coming off a 3-9 road defeat by the Dodgers, and are 2-5 in their last 7 games. Their last six games have gone over the total and are playing the Giants and the Angels next.

The Athletics have a .261 batting average this season, .319 OBP and .431 Slugging percentage. Athletics’ pitching staff has a 4.84 ERA and 1.46 WHIP. Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 58 hits and a team-high .354 batting average. Tyler Soderstrom leads the team with 29 RBI.

Osvaldo Bido (R) will take the mound for the Athletics, and he has a 2-3 record, 4.75 ERA and 1.51 WHIP. He has been better on the road, with a 3.48 ERA, and he has been struggling lately, with 3+ earned runs in three of his last four starts. In his previous start against the Dodgers last season, he gave up 2 runs in 6 innings of work.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last nine home games after playing the previous day.
• The Athletics have lost seven of their last eight road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last nine home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games at Dodger Stadium.
• The Dodgers have won the first inning in four of their last five night games at Dodger Stadium.
• The Athletics have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last nine games at Dodger Stadium against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 12 games against the Athletics.

Why the Athletics will win

• The Athletics have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last seven night games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games following a win.
• The Athletics have led after 3 innings in three of their last four road night games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Athletics’ last eight games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Dodgers’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Dodgers’ last seven night games at Dodger Stadium.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Athletics’ last six night games against National League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.267).
• The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (68).
• The Athletics rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (171).
• The Athletics rank T28th in the league for steals this season (19).

Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction

The Dodgers are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the A’s, and are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings in LA. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.

In this Athletics vs Dodgers Prediction, the Dodgers are coming as huge -200 home favorites. The Dodgers are rightfully favored, as they have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season, but I don’t trust them in a bullpen game the way they are playing lately. I don’t trust Bido for the A’s either, so I will pass on the side. Both games of this series had 12 runs each, and both teams have been playing high scoring games lately, as the Dodgers are a perfect 7-0 to the over at home, and the A’s 6-0 to the over overall. I expect another high-scoring game, so take the over 9.5 runs in this one.

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Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics (22-20, 14-7 Away) won four straight series before losing the last two against the Mariners and Yankees. The A’s shocked the MLB world with a massive 11-1 victory over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the current series. Rookie Jacob Wilson blasted a pair of homers and led his team with four RBI, while Jeffresy Springs got the win after allowing one run on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks across 7.0 innings of work.

This season, the Athletics average 4.55 runs per game (14th in the MLB) on a .263/.322/.433 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 4.73 ERA (25th) and 1.44 WHIP (25th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .280 batting average, nine home runs, and 27 RBI this season.

Gunnar Hoglund will take the mound for the Athletics on Wednesday. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 1-0 record in two starts this year with a 2.38 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 11.1 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (27-15, 15-4 Home) won four consecutive series after beating the Pirates, Marlins, Braves, and Marlins, and then split with the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road. Los Angeles suffered one of its biggest losses in Game 1 of this series against the Athletics, losing 11-1. Landon Knack took the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits with eight strikeouts and one walk in 5.2 innings.

This year, the Dodgers average 5.45 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .265/.338/.463 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.00 ERA (16th) and 1.30 WHIP (17th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .315 batting average, nine home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is 4-3 in eight starts this season, with a 1.80 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 45.0 innings.

Why the Dodgers will cover

• The Dodgers have won each of their last six games against American League opponents following a home loss.
• The Athletics have lost each of their last four night games against the Dodgers following a win.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 home games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as underdogs against National League opponents following a road win.
• The Athletics have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four road games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against the Athletics at Dodger Stadium.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Athletics’ last six night games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Dodgers’ last six games as home favorites have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last four games.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Dodgers’ last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.463).
• The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.338).
• The Athletics rank 3rd in the league for batting average this season (.263).
• The Athletics rank 28th in the league for walks allowed this season (165).

Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction

The Dodgers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven. Following a disappointing and shocking 11-1 defeat in Game 1, I fully expect the Dodgers to bounce back and get revenge on Wednesday. Yamamoto has been lights out this year, and he will be eager to respond to a poor start last time out when he surrendered five runs against the D-backs. Hoglund started his MLB career well, but the rookie will have problems in this one. The Dodgers are a walking hospital at the moment, but I am sure they will overcome their difficulties, secure a win, and cover the run line here.

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Before we dive into the Athletics vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game let’s review the rules for the FanDuel single game showdown contest.

FanDuel Single Game Contest Rules

Here are the FanDuel single game contest rules. You have $60,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team MVP. The MVP accumulates 1.5x times the standard FanDuel fantasy points value. Additionally, the MVP is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining five players in your lineup will be flex plays. The five flex positions will receive the standard FanDuel points value. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your MVP position if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) FanDuel single game contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game contest, I highly recommend that you check out the FanDuel website for more details.

*It should be noted that FanDuel does not utilize the pitcher position in single game MLB contests. Having stated that, only batters are available for single game MLB lineups on the FanDuel platform.

Here are my FanDuel picks for this evening’s Athletics vs. Dodgers matchup.

FanDuel MLB Player Selections

MVP-Freddie Freeman, First Baseman, Los Angeles Dodgers $13,800

On Tuesday night, Major League Baseball presents the opening game of a three-game interleague series featuring the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

How are these two teams playing entering tonight’s MLB game? The Los Angeles Dodgers arrive at the first game of this three-game series with the Athletics playing good baseball. The Dodgers have won three of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including a 14-11 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks last week.

In direct contrast to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Athletics are not playing well entering the opening game of this interleague series. Let me be more specific. The Athletics have lost four of the team’s last five games played in the 2025 MLB regular season, including an embarrassing 12-2 loss to the New York Yankees two days ago.

Now that we have ascertained how both of these teams are currently playing let’s turn our attention to tonight’s contest. Veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman has certainly been an essential part of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup in 2025. With that said, how has Freeman performed from a statistical standpoint in 2025? Let’s review Freeman’s relevant game data from the 2025 MLB regular season to answer that question.

In the 26 games that first baseman Freddie Freeman has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 MLB regular season, Freeman has compiled a robust .376 batting average, 45 hits (nine home runs), 21 walks, 33 RBIs (runs batted in), 22 runs scored, a .437 OBP (On-Base Percentage) and a 1.170 OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging) which ranks second in the National League.

Two days ago, in the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-1 win over the Athletics, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman played exceptionally well. In the Dodgers win over the Athletics, Freeman tallied four hits (one home run), two runs scored and two doubles. It should also be mentioned that in the Dodgers defeat of the Athletics, Freeman tallied a massive 43.9 FanDuel points.

In my opinion, Freddie Freeman is the most likely player to amass the most FanDuel points in this MLB game. Having stated that, I am rolling with Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman at the MVP position for this one game MLB DFS slate.

Flex plays I like in this game (FanDuel price noted): Shohei Ohtani, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $14,600: Brent Rooker, Outfielder (Athletics) $11,800: Andy Pages, Outfielder (Los Angeles Dodgers) $10,200.

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Starting Pitching Matchup

The Athletics did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. The Los Angeles Dodgers will send out Landon Knack for the start here, and Knack is 2-0 with a 4.61 ERA and 12 strikeouts this season. This will be Knack’s first career start against the Athletics.

Athletics Recap

The Athletics come into this game looking to bounce back from a 12-2 loss at the hands of the New York Yankees to slip to 21-20 on the year. After this series, the Athletics will head on the road for a series against the San Francisco Giants.

Athletics Drop 4 Of Their Last 5

Jacob Wilson leads the Athletics with 54 hits, 9 doubles, and a .348 batting average, while Tyler Soderstrom has 45 hits with 9 home runs and 27 RBIs this season. Brent Rooker has 42 hits with 10 home runs and 22 RBIs, but also has a team-high 47 strikeouts this season, while JJ Bleday has 30 hits with 9 doubles, and Gio Urshela has 9 doubles. Shea Langeliers has 33 hits with 8 home runs and 22 RBIs, while Lawrence Butler also chipped in 6 stolen bases and 7 doubles as part of his 36 hits.

Why the Athletics will win

• The Athletics have won each of their last six road games following a loss.
• The Dodgers have lost each of their last four night games following a win.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last six night games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games following a road win.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

• Luis Urias has recorded an RBI in five of his last six appearances in night games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight Tuesday appearances against teams that held a winning record.
• Zack Gelof has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances after not playing the previous day.
• JJ Bleday has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances against the Dodgers after not playing the previous day.
• Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in night games against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Zack Gelof has scored at least one run in four of his last five appearances after not playing the previous day.

Los Angeles Dodgers Recap

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game looking to build on their 8-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks last time out to improve to 27-14 on the year. After this series, the Dodgers will welcome the Los Angeles Angels to town.

Dodgers Alternate Wins & Losses In 9 Straight Games

Shohei Ohtani has 48 hits, including 8 doubles, 12 home runs, 21 RBIs, and 4 triples, while Tommy Edman has 28 hits with 8 home runs and 24 RBIs. Michael Conforto has 18 hits with 5 doubles, while Teoscar Hernandez has 41 hits with 9 home runs, 10 doubles, and 34 RBIs as well this season. Ohtani has a team-high 10 stolen bases, while Max Muncy has 7 doubles but also has 44 strikeouts so far this season. Mookie Betts has also chipped in 6 home runs and 24 RBIs on the year.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won each of their last seven home games against American League opponents.
• The Athletics have lost each of their last six road games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 night games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
• 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.
• Freddie Freeman has hit a home run in four of the Dodgers’ last five home games against AL opponents.
• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one Double in four of his last five appearances against the Athletics.
• Teoscar Hernandez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
• Tommy Edman has scored at least one run in each of the Dodgers’ last seven night games against AL opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Athletics’ last five night games against NL West opponents has gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the Dodgers’ last five home games have gone OVER the total runs line.

Dodgers vs Athletics Prediction

I’m on the over in this game. I’m not sure who the Athletics are starting here, but the Dodgers are still such a potent lineup on a night-to-night basis that I’m not sure it matters. This team can get theirs, and the Athletics’ Bullpen has had more than its fair share of issues as well this season. On the other side, Landon Knack is still a fringe starter in this Dodger rotation, in my opinion, and I think that the Athletics scratch a few runs off of him here to get us up and over this number.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 26-14 on the year and play the Athletics, Angels, and Diamondbacks next. The Los Angeles Dodgers are batting .260 on the season, have a .336 OBP, and a .459 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has a 3.90 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. Shohei Ohtani leads the Los Angeles Dodgers with 46 hits and 20 RBI, while Teoscar Hernandez and Andy Pages have combined for 79 hits and 53 RBI.

Tony Gonsolin gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 1-0 with a 4.09 ERA and 17 strikeouts this season. Gonsolin is 4-2 with a 3.54 ERA and 53 strikeouts in his career against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 21-19 on the year and play the Giants, Rockies, and Dodgers next. The Arizona Diamondbacks are batting .249 on the season, have a .333 OBP, and a .440 slugging percentage. The Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff has a 4.51 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Corbin Carroll leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 47 hits and 28 RBI, while Josh Naylor and Geraldo Perdomo have combined for 84 hits and 53 RBI.

Zac Gallen gets the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he is 3-4 with a 4.37 ERA and 49 strikeouts this season. Gallen is 1-4 with a 4.03 ERA and 86 strikeouts in his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

• The Diamondbacks have won each of their last 10 Sunday day games against NL West opponents.
• The Dodgers have lost six of their last seven games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Sunday games against NL West opponents.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight Sunday day road games against National League opponents.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six road games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven day games against NL West opponents.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Diamondbacks have lost nine of their last 10 games as home favorites against National League opponents following a win.
• The Dodgers have won each of their last seven day games against NL West opponents following a loss.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as favorites against the Dodgers following a home win.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last six games as road underdogs following a loss.
• The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs against National League opponents.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

• Zac Gallen has recorded six or more strikeouts in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Diamondbacks as favorites against NL West opponents.
• Eugenio Suarez has hit a home run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last four day games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• Ketel Marte has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 15 appearances against the Dodgers.
• Geraldo Perdomo has recorded at least one Single in eight of the Diamondbacks’ last nine day games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• Ketel Marte has scored at least one run in each of his last seven appearances against the Dodgers after playing the previous day.
• Zac Gallen has recorded a win in each of his last six appearances with the Diamondbacks as home favorites against NL West opponents.
• Ketel Marte has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances against the Dodgers.
• Jake McCarthy has recorded a Double in three of the Diamondbacks’ last four day games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Tony Gonsolin has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances against the Diamondbacks.
• Shohei Ohtani has hit a home run in three of the Dodgers’ last four games against NL West opponents.
• Esteury Ruiz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
• Tommy Edman has recorded at least one Single in each of his seven previous appearances at Chase Field against opponents that held a winning record.
• Shohei Ohtani has scored at least one run in five of the Dodgers’ last six games.
• Tony Gonsolin has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances against the Diamondbacks.
• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Dodgers’ last five day games.
• Teoscar Hernandez has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances at Chase Field against opponents that held a winning record.

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction

You can make a case for the Dodgers in this spot, as they don’t string together losses often, and you’re not going to get them at these soft prices much this season. However, one of my favorite things to do in baseball is to back ace caliber pitchers and cheap prices or plus money. That’s what we’re getting in Gallen, who is starting to heat up, allowing four hits and two runs in his last 13 innings while striking out 15.

And while Gallen hasn’t had much team success against the Dodgers, he’s holding current LAD hitters to a .241 batting average with 47 strikeouts in 170 at-bats. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are batting .217 against Gallen with 12 strikeouts in a combined 46 at-bats. We hit on the Diamondbacks yesterday, and I’m going to double-dip on this fine Sunday afternoon.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 26-13 on the year and play the Athletics, Angels, and Diamondbacks next. The Los Angeles Dodgers are batting .262 on the season, have a .338 OBP, and a .466 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has a 3.91 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. Shoehi Ohtani leads the Los Angeles Dodgers with 45 hits and 20 RBI while Teoscar Hernandez and Mookie Betts have combined for 78 hits and 57 RBI.

Dustin May gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 1-2 with a 4.36 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. May is 1-1 with a 4.42 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his career against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 20-19 on the year and play the Giants, Rockies, and Dodgers next. The Arizona Diamondbacks are batting .249 on the season, have a .334 OBP, and a .439 slugging percentage. The Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff has a 4.68 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Corbin Carroll leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 46 hits and 28 RBI, while Josh Naylor and Geraldo Perdomo have combined for 83 hits and 53 RBI.

Corbin Burnes gets the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he is 1-1 with a 3.58 ERA and 28 strikeouts this season. Burnes is 2-3 with a 5.40 ERA and 32 strikeouts in his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win

• The Dodgers have lost each of their last five games as road favorites against National League opponents following a road win.
• The Diamondbacks have won four of their last five games as home underdogs following a home loss.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games as road favorites against National League opponents following a win.
• The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in six of their last seven games against the Dodgers following a loss.
• The Dodgers have lost the first inning in each of their last five Saturday games against NL West opponents.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five road games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

• The Dodgers have won six of their last seven games against NL West opponents.
• The Diamondbacks have lost five of their last six night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven Saturday games against National League opponents.
• The favorites have covered the run line in four of the last five games between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
• The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven games against NL West opponents.
• The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five Saturday games as home underdogs.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

• Ketel Marte has hit at least one home run in each of the Diamondbacks’ last three games against NL West opponents.
• Eugenio Suarez has recorded a Double in each of the Diamondbacks’ last three games as home underdogs against NL West opponents.
• Ketel Marte has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last seven appearances against the Dodgers.
• Corbin Burnes has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog.
• Ketel Marte has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances against the Dodgers after playing the previous day.
• Ketel Marte has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances against the Dodgers.
• Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against the Dodgers.
• Corbin Carroll ranks T5th in the league in Home Runs (11) this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

• Shohei Ohtani has hit a home run in each of the Dodgers’ last four night games.
• Dustin May has recorded a win in three of his last four road appearances against NL West opponents.
• Andy Pages has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Dodgers’ last four games against opponents that held a winning record.
• Dustin May has recorded five or more strikeouts in four of his last five road appearances against NL opponents.
• Shohei Ohtani has scored at least one run in eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games as road favorites against NL West opponents.
• Freddie Freeman has recorded at least one hit in each of the Dodgers’ last 17 games as favorites 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 ranks T1st in the league in Home Runs (12) this season.

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction

It’s easy to back the Dodgers and the cheap price, as you’re not going to get these chances often. The Dodgers are also riding a wave of momentum after last night. However, May is still working his way back in the mix, and he’s been hittable this season through 33 innings, allowing 27 hits and 16 earned runs while walking 14.

The Diamondbacks have rebounded from a loss all week and Burnes is slowly finding his footing, allowing four earned runs in his last 17.1 innings. If what we’ve seen up to this point is the worst Burnes is going to pitch, we’re due for some gems moving forward. Burnes is holding current Dodgers to a .205 batting average and .286 on base percentage with 25 strikeouts in 88 at bats. Give me the Diamondbacks and the slightly more favorable price.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (25-13, 10-10 Away) won four consecutive series for the first time this season after defeating the Pirates, Marlins (sweep), Braves, and Marlins again. However, they opened the current series against the Diamondbacks with a 5-3 loss on Thursday. Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the loss after allowing a season-high five runs on six hits with four strikeouts and one walk in 5.0 innings.

This season, the Dodgers average 5.42 runs per game (4th in the MLB) on a .259/.336/.461 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.72 ERA (11th) and 1.27 WHIP (16th). Teoscar Hernandez leads the Dodgers with a .315 batting average, nine home runs, and 34 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Roki Sasaki, who is 1-1 in seven starts this season, with a 3.86 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 30.1 innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks (20-18, 10-10 Home)have just one series win out of the previous five, and that win came against the New York Mets. The D-backs lost the last two series to the Phillies and Mets but opened this one against the Dodgers with a 5-3 victory. Gabriel Moreno blasted a grand slam off Yamamoto to lead the offense, while Brandon Pfaadt got the win after allowing no runs on four hits with six strikeouts and three walks over 6.1 innings of work.

This year, the Diamondbacks average 5.03 runs per game (6th in the MLB) on a .247/.332/.430 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Diamondbacks’ staff has a 4.43 ERA (24th) and 1.29 WHIP (18th). Geraldo Perdomo leads the Diamondbacks with a .293 batting average, five home runs, and 30 RBI this season.

Eduardo Rodriguez will take the mound for the Diamondbacks on Friday. The 32-year-old left-hander has a 1-3 record in seven starts this year with a 5.92 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 38.0 innings.

Why the Dodgers will beat the Diamondbacks

• The Diamondbacks have lost 10 of their last 11 home games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Dodgers have won each of their last four games against the Diamondbacks following a road loss.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 home games against National League opponents following a win.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in four of their last five night games at Chase Field following a road loss.
• The Diamondbacks have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last nine night games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Diamondbacks’ last six night games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Dodgers’ last seven games as favorites against the Diamondbacks have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Diamondbacks’ last six games as home underdogs against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 11 of the Dodgers’ last 14 games as road favorites against NL West opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Diamondbacks rank 4th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.430).
• The Diamondbacks are one of only four teams in the league to rank top 10 in both strikeouts and on-base percentage this season.
• The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts this season (357).
• The Dodgers rank T3rd in the league for runs scored this season (206).

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction

The Diamondbacks won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Dodgers were better in three of the last five. After some fantastic displays, Yamamoto displayed his worst performance of the season last night, but I don’t think the same is going to happen to Sasaki. Roki hasn’t allowed more than three runs in a game yet, and I am backing the Dodgers to win as they face Rodriguez on the mound. Rodriguez allowed 3+ runs in four of his seven starts this season, and allowed a .329 BA in 79 at-bats against the Dodgers.

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