Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, April 29, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (18-12) are favorites (-138) on the moneyline when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (13-16) Monday at 9:40 PM ET, live on SportsNet LA.

Los Angeles’ James Paxton gets the start, and he’ll go against Arizona’s Tommy Henry.

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Odds

  • Dodgers odds to win: -138
  • Diamondbacks odds to win: +115
  • Spread: Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 10.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
  • Time: 9:40 PM ET
  • TV: SportsNet LA
  • Who Will Win Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks?

    Dodgers and Diamondbacks Betting Trends

    The Dodgers have won 62.1% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (18-11).

    In games it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -138 or shorter, Los Angeles has a 16-10 record (winning 61.5% of its games).

    This season, the Diamondbacks have won four out of the 13 games, or 30.8%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

    This season, Arizona has won one of its six games when it’s the underdog by at least +115 on the moneyline.

    The Dodgers have played in 30 games with an over/under set, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 18 times (18-12-0).

    Games involving the Diamondbacks have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 12 of 29 chances this season.

    Dodgers Stats & Insights

    The Dodgers have the top offense in MLB play scoring 5.3 runs per game (158 total runs).

    Los Angeles is fifth in MLB play with 35 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.

    The Dodgers have the second-best batting average in the majors (.274).

    Los Angeles strikes out 8.7 times per game, the No. 23 mark in the majors.

    The pitching staff for the Dodgers has a collective 8.8 K/9, the ninth-best in the majors.

    Los Angeles’ 3.51 team ERA ranks eighth across all MLB pitching staffs.

    Diamondbacks Stats & Insights

    The Diamondbacks are among the highest scoring teams in the majors, ranking second with 154 total runs this season.

    Arizona ranks 18th in Major League Baseball with 28 home runs.

    The Diamondbacks’ .250 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking ninth in MLB.

    Arizona is one of the best teams in baseball at making contact this season, ranking sixth with an average of 7.4 strikeouts per game.

    The Diamondbacks average the 24th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.1) in the majors this season.

    Arizona pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.92 ERA this year, which ranks 15th in MLB.

    Dodgers Key Players to Watch

    The Dodgers will send Paxton (2-0) to make his fifth start of the season. He is 2-0 with a 2.61 ERA and 11 strikeouts through 20 2/3 innings pitched.

    Mookie Betts leads Los Angeles in runs batted in with 23 while batting .387, which is also best on the team.

    Shohei Ohtani is slugging .639 this season, with a team-best seven homers while driving in 18 runs.

    Will Smith has collected 36 base hits, an OBP of .404 and a slugging percentage of .520 this season.

    Freddie Freeman has collected 33 hits this season and has an OBP of .425. He’s slugging .435 on the year.

    Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch

    The Diamondbacks will hand the ball to Henry (1-1) for his sixth start of the season.

    Ketel Marte leads the Diamondbacks with five home runs and has a team-best batting average of .316.

    Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has put his power on display as he paces his team with five home runs and 22 RBI.

    Christian Walker has launched a team-high five home runs.

    Blaze Alexander is hitting .322 with five doubles, three home runs and six walks.

    Dodgers and Diamondbacks Injuries

    Dodgers: Jason Heyward: 10 Day IL (Back), Walker Buehler: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Connor Brogdon: 15 Day IL (Foot), Bobby Miller: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Treinen: 15 Day IL (Lung), Clayton Kershaw: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tony Gonsolin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brusdar Graterol: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Emmet Sheehan: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Dustin May: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kyle Hurt: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyler Glasnow: day-to-day (Hamstring)

    Diamondbacks: Geraldo Perdomo: 10 Day IL (Right meniscus tear), Alek Thomas: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Merrill Kelly: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Ryne Nelson: 15 Day IL (Arm), Kyle Nelson: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Paul Sewald: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Miguel Castro: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Eduardo Rodríguez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Drey Jameson: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 6, Dodgers 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 10.5 runs
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