Arizona Diamondbacks (26-22) vs. LA Dodgers (29-19)
May 20, 2025 10:10 pm EDT
The Line: LA Dodgers -218 / Arizona Diamondbacks 180; Over/Under: 9
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In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Diamondbacks prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 20, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
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.
