In this article, we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 9, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
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.