Arizona Diamondbacks (19-18) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (25-12)
Game Info: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 9:40 pm (Chase Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Arizona Diamondbacks +136 / Los Angeles Dodgers -162 — Over/Under: 8.5
In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Diamondbacks prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, May 8, 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 (25-12, 10-9 Away) won four consecutive series after defeating the Pirates, Marlins (sweep), Braves, and Marlins again. That’s the first time this season the Dodgers have won four series in a row. In the latest 10-1 victory, Freddy Freeman led the offense with four RBI, while James Outman added three RBI. Landon Knack got the win after allowing no runs on four hits with five strikeouts and one walk in 5.0 innings.
This season, the Dodgers average 5.49 runs per game (3rd in the MLB) on a .259/.336/.463 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 3.68 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 Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is 4-2 in seven starts this season, with a 0.90 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 40.0 innings.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks (19-18, 9-10 Home) won just one of their previous five series, and it was against the Mets before losing to the Phillies and Mets. In Game 3 of the series against New York, Merrill Kelly took the loss after allowing three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and no walks in 6.1 innings. Corbin Carroll hit a solo homer, which was Arizona’s lone run in a 7-1 defeat.
This year, the Diamondbacks average 5.03 runs per game (6th in the MLB) on a .246/.331/.428 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Diamondbacks’ staff has a 4.47 ERA (25th) and 1.29 WHIP (18th). Geraldo Perdomo leads the Diamondbacks with a .285 batting average, five home runs, and 30 RBI this season.
Brandon Pfaadt will take the mound for the Diamondbacks on Thursday. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 5-2 record in seven starts this year with a 3.79 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 40.1 innings.
Why the Dodgers will beat the Diamondbacks
- The Dodgers have won each of their last five night games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have lost six of their last seven night games against NL West opponents.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line each of their last seven Thursday games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line each of their last three night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five night games against NL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Dodgers’ last six games as favorites against the Diamondbacks have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Eleven of the Diamondbacks’ last 12 games as underdogs against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last five night games between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Dodgers’ last 10 night games against NL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Diamondbacks rank T4th in the league for RBIs this season (181).
- The Diamondbacks rank 4th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.428).
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for batting average this season (.259).
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.463).
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The teams have traded wins in the last couple of years, as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H encounters. I am backing the Dodgers to win because of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, one of the best pitchers in the entire MLB at the moment. Yamamoto recorded shutouts in four of his last five starts, while he allowed a .125 BA in 24 at-bats against the Diamondbacks. Pfaadt, on the other hand, allowed a .329 BA in 79 at-bats against the Dodgers. Go with Los Angeles in this one.