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Both the Dodgers and Diamondbacks are dealing with injuries to their pitching staff, as Justin Wrobleski gets the start for the Dodgers, and the Diamondbacks are set to go with Brandon Pfaadt. Los Angeles is currently on a four-game winning streak, and they are 82-54 overall, while the Diamondbacks are 76-60 and have lost three straight.
Today’s money line odds have the Dodgers at -103 and the Diamondbacks at -117, while the over/under line is at 9 runs. This NL West matchup is set for 4:10 PM ET from Chase Field in Phoenix.
Los Angeles vs. Arizona Key Information
- Teams: Dodgers at Diamondbacks
- Where: Chase Field Phoenix
- Date: Sunday, September 1st
- Betting Odds ARI -117 | LAD -103 O/U 9
The Dodgers Can Win If…
Justin Wrobleski will be making his 4th start of the season for the Dodgers, and it will be his 3rd road start. He has a win and two no-decisions so far, and in his last outing, he went 5 innings and gave up 4 runs on 4 hits. He did strike out 3 batters but also gave up 2 home runs.
Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear of late, going 12/38 in his last nine games with five home runs and 10 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .293 with 44 homers and 98 RBIs. Ohtani’s 44 homers are 2nd in the league and the most on the Dodgers’ roster. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he has 28 homers and is batting .263.
As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in the league in scoring at 5 runs per game. They also have the 3rd best team batting average in the league and are among the league leaders in on-base percentage and slugging. Overall, they have the 3rd best OPS in the league. The Dodgers have been good at home and on the road this season, averaging 5 runs per game in both situations.
- The Dodgers are 8-2 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Dodgers are 3-2 vs. the run line.
- Los Angeles has an over/under record of 7-2-1 in their last ten games.
- The Dodgers have an average of 6.4 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten road games, the Dodgers are 7-3
- Looking back across the Dodgers last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
- Los Angeles has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Dodgers have averaged 5.2 runs per game on offense
The Diamondbacks Can Win If…
Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is getting the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces the Dodgers at home. Pfaadt has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 8-7 with a 4.31 ERA. In his last outing, he took the loss, going 4 2/3 innings and giving up six earned runs on eight hits. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Pfaadt’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.17, and opponents are batting .249 off him this year. The Diamondbacks will be looking for him to get back on track today.
Arizona comes into the game as the league’s top-scoring offense, averaging 5.4 runs per game. This has been even better at home, where they are averaging 5.5 runs per contest. Overall, they are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league and have the best on-base percentage in the league.
Ketel Marte has been one of the league’s top home run hitters this season, and he is also batting .298 for the year. Eugenio Suarez has also been a big run producer for the Diamondbacks, as he is 3rd in the league with 83 RBIs. Over his last nine games, Corbin Carroll has gone 11/35 with five homers, while Josh Bell has gone 12/30 in that stretch.
- The Diamondbacks are 6-4 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Diamondbacks are 2-3 vs. the run line.
- Arizona has an over/under record of 7-3 in their last ten games.
- The Diamondbacks have an average of 5.6 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten home games, the Diamondbacks are 7-3
- Looking back across the Diamondbacks last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
- Arizona has gone 0-3 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Diamondbacks have averaged 6.2 runs per game on offense
Dodgers’ Offensive Surge
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on fire as they gear up for the third game of their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After two thrilling wins—10-9 and 8-6—the Dodgers (82-54) have extended their lead in the NL West to six games over both the Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres.
The Dodgers’ offense has been electric, with Saturday’s win featuring a historic start. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman made history by becoming the first trio in Dodgers’ history to hit back-to-back-to-back home runs to lead off a game. Tommy Edman’s clutch two-run bloop single in the ninth inning sealed the victory.
“Fortunately, I was able to hit it into the perfect spot,” said Edman, who joined the Dodgers at the trade deadline from the St. Louis Cardinals. “First big hit I’ve had with this team. Good to be a big part of that win tonight.”
The Dodgers dominated the Diamondbacks in hits, outpacing them 16-5. Ohtani’s 44th home run of the season highlighted the offensive showcase as he continues his pursuit of an unprecedented 50-50 season—50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. Despite a tough August, where they went 19-8, the Dodgers have now won four straight games and 10 of their last 12, putting them in a prime position as they push toward the playoffs.
Diamondbacks’ Resilience
Arizona (76-60) has shown resilience despite the recent losses, having gone 18-9 in August. However, the Diamondbacks have now lost four of their last five games, dropping them into a virtual tie with the Padres for the NL’s top wild-card spot.
The Diamondbacks were hoping to close the gap on the Dodgers in this series, but now face the daunting task of winning the final two games just to remain four games behind.
Corbin Carroll provided a spark with an inside-the-park home run on Saturday, his fifth homer in five games. Despite falling behind early due to the Dodgers’ three-run first inning, Arizona showed their fighting spirit by scoring four times in the bottom of the first and tying the game twice later on.
“That’s one of the great qualities of this team—their intensity, their focus, it never stops,” said Arizona manager Torey Lovullo. “We got back in the dugout and took care of our own business.”
Sunday’s Pitching Matchup
The Diamondbacks will send right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (8-7, 4.31 ERA) to the mound. Pfaadt is looking to bounce back after a tough outing where he allowed eight runs (six earned) in 4 2/3 innings against the New York Mets. Despite the recent setback, Pfaadt had previously won five straight decisions and will look to get back on track against the Dodgers. He is 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA in three career starts against Los Angeles, including a win on May 21.
The Dodgers are expected to call up left-hander Justin Wrobleski (1-1, 4.68 ERA) from Triple-A Oklahoma City for his sixth start of the season. Wrobleski last pitched for the Dodgers on Aug. 16, securing his first major-league win despite allowing three home runs in five innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. This will be his first career start against the Diamondbacks.
Conclusion
With momentum on their side, the Dodgers will look to clinch the series and extend their NL West lead even further. The Diamondbacks, however, will be desperate to stop their slide and keep their playoff hopes alive. The stage is set for another intense showdown as both teams battle for positioning in the playoff race.
The Lean
As the Dodgers and Diamondbacks get set to face off, we have this as the highest projected scoring game of the day, and our lean would be on the over. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have our lean on the Dodgers to pick up the win. Los Angeles comes into this one with the best team hits, runs, and home runs projection in the league today. Looking at today’s starters, we have Justin Wrobleski as the 14th best strikeout option compared to Brandon Pfaadt (17th).
