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Dodgers Poised for Victory Against Diamondbacks in Critical NL West Series - Game 2 Preview

The Diamondbacks and Dodgers continue their three-game series with the second game set for Tuesday night. These two teams met recently, splitting a four-game series in Arizona. Ryne Nelson will start for the Diamondbacks with a 5.13 ERA, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for the Dodgers with a 2.12 ERA. The Dodgers are the betting favorite, opening at -220. Stay tuned for our Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers prediction and more insights on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +195 | Dodgers -225
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (+102) | Dodgers -1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 69%.

Arizona vs Los Angeles Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently in fourth place in the NL West, but they are considered one of the best fourth-place teams in baseball due to the strength of their division. They recently split four games with the Dodgers and have been performing well overall, winning series on the road in San Francisco and at home against Colorado. Despite being four games off the division lead, the Diamondbacks are still in contention. In their last game, Ketel Marte provided the only run with a homer in a 1-0 win over the Rockies. Marte, who has been dealing with injuries, has been a key player for the team, with six home runs and 10 RBIs in his 23 appearances this season. Eugenio Suarez has led the team in production with 14 home runs and 37 RBIs while batting fifth with a .216 average. Corbin Carroll has been consistent as the leadoff hitter, recording 14 home runs and 30 RBIs. Ryne Nelson, who will make his second start of the season, has 28 strikeouts and 10 walks with an ERA of 5.13. Overall, the Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 5 in offense, scoring an average of 5.25 runs per game, and 24 in defense, allowing an average of 5.10 runs per game. They have a record of 26-22 this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently hold a slight lead in the NL West, with the Padres and Giants close behind. Despite a recent sweep by the Angels, catcher Will Smith continues to be a standout player with impressive stats. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts also contribute significantly to the team's offense. Teoscar Hernandez is currently out with a groin injury. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been strong on the mound, with a 5-2 record and a low ERA. The Dodgers have a power ranking of 2 and rank third in offense, averaging 5.77 runs per game. Their defense ranks 22nd, allowing 4.54 runs per game. The team boasts a record of 29-19 and recently won 2 out of 3 games against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Dodgers Poised for Victory Against Diamondbacks in Critical NL West Series

This series in the NL West has become critical for the Dodgers, who are facing tough competition in their division except for Colorado. Despite some injuries, including Teoscar Hernandez being out, the Dodgers still boast a formidable lineup featuring Ohtani, Betts, Smith, Freeman, and others. With a talented roster and a strong starting pitcher in Yamamoto, who boasts a 5-3 record and an impressive 2.12 ERA, the Dodgers are poised for a successful outing. Their opponent, the Diamondbacks, will have Ryne Nelson starting, a reliever thrust into a starting role, who may struggle to contain the Dodgers' potent offense. While the Diamondbacks may consider pulling Nelson early, their bullpen may not be equipped to stifle the Dodgers lineup. Given these factors, it is advisable to take the Dodgers to cover the runline in this matchup.

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