The Diamondbacks (69-62, 34-30 away) travel to take on the Dodgers (80-49, 43-21 home) in game one of this NL West matchup. Zac Gallen is getting the start for the Diamondbacks while Bobby Miller is starting for the Dodgers. See who I like to pick up the win in today’s Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers showdown at Dodger Stadium.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -146

This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 ET on Monday, August 28th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS:

  • In their previous five games, the Dodgers have a record of 4-1.
  • The Dodgers are on a two game winning streak as the home underdog.
  • Over his last four starts, Bobby Miller has an ERA of just 2.41.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS HAVE BEEN GOOD AGAINST THE NL WEST

Through 131 games, the Diamondbacks have a record of 69-62. This mark includes going 23-16-3 across their 42 series. Currently, Arizona is 2nd in the NL West and have a 35-32 record at home while going 34-30 on the road. So far, the Diamondbacks have gone 31-41 against teams with above .500 records.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have entrusted the mound to Zac Gallen, who has a 14-5 record in 27 appearances this season. His ERA stands at 3.11, and he has an impressive 9.59 K/9 rate. Additionally, his FIP is 3.04 and OBP is .266.

Zac Gallen earned a quality start and the win in his most recent outing, a 6-3 victory over the Rangers. The right-hander allowed one run and seven hits in six innings of work.

The Diamondbacks have been one of the top power lineups in the league of late, having hit 3 home runs over their last five games. Compared to other clubs, this is 10th best in that span. For the season, they are ranked 17th in home runs and 12th in slugging percentage. Overall, Arizona is averaging 4.7 runs per game (12th).

Ketel Marte has been a major contributor to the Diamondbacks’ offense this season, as he leads the team with 21 home runs over their last ten games. His overall batting average is .274, showcasing his consistent performance at the plate.

WILL THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

Leading up to today’s game, the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West on a record of 80-49. Overall, they have played in 41 different series, going 27-13-1. When playing above .500 teams, the Dodgers are 80-49, and currently hold win percentages of 67.2% at home and 56.9% on the road.

Bobby Miller is slated to take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers, having gone six-plus innings in three straight games. The right-hander has been impressive this season, boasting a 7-3 record and 3.86 ERA with 75 strikeouts. His WHIP stands at 1.16 and opponents have a .280 WOBA against him. Miller has issued 23 walks so far in 2023.

Bobby Miller was on the mound for the Dodgers in their 8-3 loss to the Guardians, pitching 6 1/3 innings. Though he put in a solid effort, Miller was tagged with four runs on six hits.

For the season, the Dodgers’ offense is averaging 5.6 runs per game. Over their last ten games they have swung the bats well, sitting 9th in the league in scoring, with a total of 47 runs. Overall, Los Angeles’ team batting average is .254, putting them 9th in the MLB.

Mookie Betts has been a consistent force for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, boasting a .315 batting average and .611 slugging percentage. Over the team’s last ten games, he has been particularly impressive, leading the Dodgers in hits and batting an incredible .548.