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Diamondbacks to Face Dodgers in Final Game of Series at Dodger Stadium, Favored to Win Against Struggling Bullpen

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the final game of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The Diamondbacks won the first game 9-5, and the teams previously split a series at Chase Field. The Dodgers are favored to win with a moneyline of -145 and a total of 9.0 runs. Corbin Burnes will start for the Diamondbacks and Dustin May will start for the Dodgers. Los Angeles opened as -135 favorites and the line has remained steady. For more information on this matchup and other MLB picks for Wednesday, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +118 | Dodgers -135
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-169) | Dodgers -1.5 (+147)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Arizona vs Los Angeles Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks had a successful week, winning two out of three games against both the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies. They continued their success into this week with a strong win against the Dodgers, where Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Gabriel Moreno, and Geraldo Perdomo hit two-run homers each. The team relies heavily on their offense, scoring an average of 5.25 runs per game, which is 5th in the MLB. However, their bullpen has struggled recently, with a high ERA and WHIP over the past 10 days. Corbin Burnes is set to pitch against the Dodgers, where he has a strong record and recent success. Overall, Arizona is ranked 17th in power rankings, excelling in offense but struggling in defense, with a record of 26-22 this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Monday against the Diamondbacks. Mookie Betts hit two solo home runs, but the Dodgers' pitching staff continued to struggle, allowing a total of 32 runs during the losing streak. Currently ranked 22nd in the league for runs allowed per game, the Dodgers are tied for 2nd in scoring with an average of 5.77 runs per game. Dustin May is set to pitch on Wednesday with a record of 1-4 and a 4.43 ERA this season. Their upcoming game against Arizona will be a rematch of their May 10 loss, where May gave up two runs in 6.2 innings. The Dodgers are currently 29-19 overall and rank 2nd in power rankings, 3rd in offense, and 22nd in defense. In their last three matchups, Arizona won two out of three against the Dodgers.

Diamondbacks bullpen excels while Dodgers struggle: Diamondbacks favored in upcoming game against Dodgers

The performance of both the Diamondbacks and Dodgers bullpens over the last 10 days has been subpar, with the Dodgers bullpen posting a 5.59 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a .273 batting average against. Despite recent struggles, both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities. Given Corbin Burnes' impressive track record against the Dodgers, with two out of his three previous starts resulting in zero runs allowed, the Diamondbacks seem like the favorable choice for this upcoming game. While Burnes is having a successful season, it is unlikely that he will completely stifle the Dodgers. Dustin May, who performed well against the Diamondbacks in a recent matchup, has had difficulties in two out of his three starts this month. The current Diamondbacks lineup has had moderate success against May, making them a strong contender in this matchup.

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