Arizona Sends Taijuan Walker vs Alex Wood in Los Angeles Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Game

Chase Field hosts an MLB battle between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.

For the Arizona Diamondbacks, Taijuan Walker gets the ball, charged with keeping the Los Angeles Dodgers hitters off the base paths. He'll face Alex Wood, 1-0 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Los Angeles Dodgers listed as favorites of -121 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 10, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Dodgers to win this game 3.7-3.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Arizona Diamondbacks sport a record of 10-7 heading into this matchup, while the Los Angeles Dodgers sit at 8-8 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Los Angeles injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 4-ranked Arizona Diamondbacks and the No. 5-rated Los Angeles Dodgers in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Arizona Diamondbacks No. 8-ranked scoring average of 4.65 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Dodgers offense rated No. 15 and scoring 4.31 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have averaged 8.71 hits per game to date this season, more than the Dodgers hitters have managed (7.94 per nine innings).

Comparing defensive stats, Los Angeles owns the No. 3-rated road mark, allowing 3.17 runs per game on the highway. Arizona, on the other hand, rates No. 1 in scoring at home.