The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field on September 25, 2025, with the game scheduled to start at 3:40 p.m. EDT and broadcasted on SportsNet LA. The series is currently tied, and this match will serve as the series finale, featuring the Dodgers’ pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Diamondbacks’ Jalen Beeks on the mound.
In the previous two games, both teams exhibited strong offensive capabilities, each match ending with a 5-4 scoreline. Despite impressive outings by pitchers like Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Ryne Nelson, and Brandon Pfaadt, both lineups have proven they can effectively capitalize on the opposition’s relief pitching. With the Diamondbacks’ bullpen ranking 27th in the majors with a 4.81 ERA, and the Dodgers at 22nd with a 4.34 ERA, hitting opportunities are likely to be abundant.
The Dodgers boast the third-best offense in terms of Weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+) this season, with a score of 113, while the Diamondbacks are not far behind, ranked seventh with a 109 wRC+ rating. Arizona will utilize Jalen Beeks for only his second start of the season, which may lead to an increased reliance on their bullpen. This scenario aligns perfectly with betting strategies that favor the “over” in late-season games under favorable conditions.
Historically, games in Arizona, alongside Colorado and Washington, tend to exceed expected run totals late in the season. Factors contributing to this trend include the dry heat in Arizona and Colorado, as well as the humid conditions in Washington, which can augment hitting performance. Additionally, with rosters expanded, bullpen performances become more unpredictable and often less reliable.
Betting odds currently favor an over 8.5 total runs, with the Dodgers having -1.5 on the spread at +110 odds. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks have +1.5 at -130 odds. Fans and analysts have observed that games in similar environments during the final stretch of the season frequently offer high-scoring opportunities, making this match a potential batting spectacle.
As the regular MLB season nears its conclusion, anticipation grows for this face-off between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks. With playoff pressures mounting and both teams ready to assert their dominance, spectators can expect intense competition and, likely, a flurry of runs in this exciting series finale.