Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks 8/31/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB: 8:10 PM EST
Aug. 31, 2019
TV: FSAZ
Latest Odds : LAD -142 Total 7.5
The Dodgers are really looking to improve on the road and that could help them out quite a bit here as the Dodgers are facing the Diamondbacks. However, the Diamondbacks are definitely going to give them a run for their money as the Dodgers are a team that has struggled in Arizona let alone the road overall. So look for this game to be one that is actually going to be a lot closer than what anyone thought it would be.
Cody Bellinger is the hitter the Dodgers have come to rely on this year offensively. He has ended up hitting a total of 42 homers and 100 RBIs, but also ended up with a .308 average on the season. Eduardo Escobar has been able to lead the Diamondbacks with the power with 29 homers and 103 runners brought home, but he does not lead in average as Ketel Marte leads in that department with a .323 average.
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Clayton Kershaw is starting this game for the Dodgers. He has managed to post a 13-3 record this year with a 2.76 ERA. Kershaw has managed to get 150 innings pitched this year with 159 strikeouts, but has walked 31 batters and allowed 119 hits.
Robbie Ray has been tapped to head to the mound for the Diamondbacks. Ray has ended up posting a 11-7 record and a 3.86 ERA this year. Ray has ended up throwing a total of 147 innings on the year with 193 strikeouts, but has walked 67 batters and allowed 122 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 vs. National League West.
Over is 4-1 in Diamondbacks last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Free Betting Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks +132
The Diamondbacks are going to be able to take this game. Not because of the better offense, which the Diamondbacks do not have. Instead, it will be with the pitching of Ray is able to match up decent with Kershaw and that allows the Diamondbacks to control the game, like they have almost all year against the Dodgers at home. Final Score, Arizona Diamondbacks win 3-2.