LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction MLB Picks 8/31/24

Arizona Diamondbacks (76-58) vs LA Dodgers (80-54)

Game Info: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 8:10 pm (Chase Field)

Merrill Kelly (4-0) (3.98) vs Gavin Stone (11-5) (3.06)

Betting Odds: Arizona Diamondbacks +112 / LA Dodgers -133 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The LA Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet Saturday in MLB game 2 action at Chase Field. Here’s a LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction. This article will include a LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pick.

LA Dodgers Betting Preview

The LA Dodgers are 81-54 on the year after playing the Rays and Orioles. The LA Dodgers have scored 22 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 9 games. The LA Dodgers have won 6 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Shohei Ohtani leads the LA Dodgers with 154 hits and 96 RBI, while Teoscar Hernandez and Freddie Freeman have combined for 263 hits and 163 RBI.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 76-59 on the year after playing the Red Sox and Mets. The Arizona Diamondbacks have scored 19 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 8 games. The Arizona Diamondbacks have won 6 of their last 7 games when scoring 4 or more runs. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leads the Arizona Diamondbacks with 131 hits and 67 RBI, while Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll have combined for 241 hits and 142 RBI.

LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pitching Pick Matchup

Gavin Stone gets the ball for the LA Dodgers, and he is 11-5 with a 3.33 ERA and 112 strikeouts this season. Stone has allowed 22 hits and 10 runs in his last 27.2 innings. Stone has a 3.59 ERA and .250 allowed batting average in 62.2 road innings. Stone is 0-1 with a 8.00 ERA and 8 strikeouts in his career against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Merrill Kelly gets the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he is 4-0 with a 3.98 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. Kelly has allowed 18 hits and 12 runs in his last 16 innings. Kelly has a 2.28 ERA and .171 allowed batting average in 23.2 home innings. Kelly is 0-11 with a 5.49 ERA and 69 strikeouts in his career against the LA Dodgers.

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win

  • The Dodgers have won eight of their last nine games after playing the previous day.
  • The Diamondbacks have lost three of their last four games at Chase Field.
  • The road team has covered the run line in eight of the Diamondbacks' last 10 games.

Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts

  • Merrill Kelly has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances against NL West opponents.
  • Corbin Carroll has scored at least one run in each of the Diamondbacks' last nine games against NL West opponents.
  • Josh Bell has recorded at least one Single in each of the Diamondbacks' last seven home games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
  • Merrill Kelly has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his nine previous Saturday appearances at Chase Field.
  • Christian Walker has hit at least one home run in each of his last five appearances against the Dodgers.
  • Christian Walker has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last five appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against the Dodgers.
  • Ketel Marte has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 12 appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against the Dodgers.
  • Christian Walker has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances against NL West opponents at Chase Field.
  • Ketel Marte has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with the Diamondbacks as underdogs against the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts

  • Shohei Ohtani has hit a home run in each of the Dodgers' last three road games against NL opponents.
  • Will Smith has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Dodgers' last four road games against the Diamondbacks.
  • Will Smith has scored at least one run in each of the Dodgers' last six road games against the Diamondbacks.
  • Miguel Rojas has recorded at least one Single in each of the Dodgers' last six games against NL opponents.
  • Miguel Rojas has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances against NL opponents.
  • Miguel Rojas has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 13 appearances against NL opponents.
  • Shohei Ohtani ranks 2nd in the league in Steals (43) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Arizona Diamondbacks rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.335).
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks rank 2nd in the league for triples this season (33).
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers rank 3rd in the league for walks this season (495).
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers rank 3rd in the league for opponent batting average this season (.233).

LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction

The Arizona Diamondbacks and the plus money at home is worth a look, considering they've been one of the best teams in the second half of the season. However, Merrill Kelly has been absolutely owned by the Dodgers in his career, which includes an 0-11 record in 16 appearances. We're also getting the Dodgers at a reasonably cheap price, which we don't see often. Give me the Dodgers.

Randy’s Pick LA Dodgers -133

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