The Los Angeles Dodgers (25-12) are set to begin a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (19-18) Thursday night at Chase Field in Phoenix, with the first pitch scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. This matchup marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams, but Los Angeles claimed a close victory in their last matchup, winning 7-6 in 2024.
The Dodgers are riding high after a dominant 10-1 win against the Miami Marlins. In that game, Landon Knack threw five scoreless innings, and reliever Matt Sauer recorded a save with four solid innings. Freddie Freeman had an impressive performance, going 3-for-4 with a triple and four RBIs, while Josh Outman highlighted the game with a late three-run homer.
Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks recently suffered a 7-1 defeat to the New York Mets. Corbin Carroll managed to hit a solo homer in his two plate appearances, ending the game 2-for-2 with two walks. Alek Thomas also added to the effort by raising his batting average to .295 with a couple of hits.
The Dodgers enter the series having won nine of their last eleven games, including four of the last six on the road. Their recent games have seen a trend in scoring, with the Over hitting in five of their last seven games. Conversely, the Diamondbacks have struggled recently, managing only two wins in their last six outings and allowing at least five runs in four of those contests.
On the pitching front, Los Angeles will feature RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who boasts an impressive MLB-best 0.90 ERA across seven starts this season. He has performed exceptionally well on the road, allowing only one earned run in 24 innings across his four away starts.
Opposing him will be Arizona’s RHP Brandon Pfaadt, who has demonstrated reliability with a 3.79 ERA and solid numbers at home. However, Pfaadt’s career struggles against the Dodgers create concerns as he faces a well-hitting lineup.
Betting odds from BetMGM indicate the Dodgers as moderate favorites at -150, while the Diamondbacks sit at +125. The Over/Under for the game is set at 9. Considering both pitchers’ strong performances, particularly Yamamoto’s, there may be value in betting on the Under.
While the Diamondbacks are looking to bounce back at home, the Dodgers appear poised for continued success with their current momentum and solid pitching. This series could provide an opportunity for both teams to either maintain their standing or regain traction in the competitive division.
Fans can look forward to an exciting matchup as both teams seek to find their rhythm on the field.