Another loss last night extended the Dodgers’ streak to a season-worst four in a row and gave them a second consecutive series L. They’ll attempt to avoid the sweep in Arizona this afternoon when they call upon Kenta Maeda (12-5, 3.76 ERA) but with Zack Greinke (15-6, 3.14 ERA) stepping up for the D-backs, the Dodgers’ bleeding could continue.
- The Diamondbacks are 10-1 SU in Zack Greinke’s last 11 starts at Chase Field.
- Corey Seager is 6-for-11 against Greinke with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs.
- The visiting team is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games in this matchup.
Greinke’s struggles on the road have been well documented, but at home he’s a different pitcher entirely. In 15 starts at Chase Field this season, the 33-year-old has a 12-1 record, an ERA of 2.36 and he’s struck out 116 batters in 99 innings of work.
He has, however, been crushed by his former team since being dealt to the Snakes, allowing 13 runs and 20 hits in 17.2 innings of work against the Blue Crew.
Pitching wonderfully in his last seven starts, Maeda has seen his worst performances of the year come against the D-backs (7.07 ERA in three starts) and he could be watching that 2.52 ERA since the all-star game climb this afternoon.
With an Sportsbook total of 9, you’d be wise to consider an OVER given the lack of success these pitchers have had against today’s lineups.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Arizona Diamondbacks in this one found them listed on the oddsboard as moneyline favorites of -116 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9 at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.8-2.4 win for the Dodgers on Thursday. 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
75-58 Arizona battles the Dodgers, currently with a 91-40 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Arizona Diamondbacks rated this week at No. 22 and the Los Angeles Dodgers sitting at No. 4.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Arizona Diamondbacks No. 10-rated offense, averaging 4.86 runs per game, against a Los Angeles Dodgers defense that ranks No. 1 at 3.35 in runs allowed per game. The Arizona Diamondbacks have averaged 8.65 hits per game so far, more than Los Angeles Dodgers batters have averaged on the year (8.56 hits per game).
Los Angeles brings the No. 1-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Diamondbacks' No. 3-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles batters were mowed down by Robbie Ray in their last start, falling 6-4 against Arizona while striking out 10 times on Wednesday at Chase Field.
- LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- LA Dodgers is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
- LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers' last 7 games
- Arizona is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
- Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at San Diego, Friday, September 1
Arizona at Colorado, Friday, September 1
