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Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Extend NL West Lead in Matchup Against Arizona Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be looking to extend their lead in the NL West as they visit Chase Field to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a four-game series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be starting for the Dodgers, while Brandon Pfaadt will be on the mound for the Diamondbacks. Despite the betting odds favoring Los Angeles at -158, it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this game. Please note that this preview was written before Wednesday's games were played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -158 | Diamondbacks +138
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+105) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 61%.

Los Angeles vs Arizona Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been performing strongly over the past couple of weeks, winning eight of their last 10 games and moving to the top of the NL West standings. They currently hold a half-game lead over San Diego and will aim to further increase their division lead with a win on Thursday.

Offensively, Los Angeles averages 5.36 runs per game, ranking third in the league, with a .257 batting average (seventh) and a .334 on base percentage (fifth). Their .462 slugging percentage is second in the league.

Teoscar Hernandez leads the team with a .315 batting average and 34 RBI, while Shohei Ohtani has hit 10 home runs so far this season. Defensively, the Dodgers are giving up 4.14 runs per game (13th), with opponents hitting .233 against them (10th). Their 3.78 ERA ranks 13th, and their 1.29 WHIP ranks 16th in the league.

With a power ranking of 4, the Dodgers are ranked third in offense, 13th in defense, and have a season record of 24-12. Additionally, pitcher Yamamoto has a 2-0 record with a 1.46 ERA in two games against Arizona, most recently leading the team to a 2-1 win over Atlanta.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently performing well, having won four of their last seven games. They are currently in fourth place in the NL West, five games behind the Dodgers. The Diamondbacks will aim to reduce the Dodgers' lead and secure a series lead with a win on Thursday.

Arizona's offensive stats are strong, averaging 5.14 runs per game, ranking them fourth in the league. However, their batting average of .248 places them 12th, while their on-base percentage of .332 is ninth. Their slugging percentage of .430 is fourth in the league.

Key players include Josh Naylor with a .308 batting average, Eugenio Suarez with 10 home runs, and Geraldo Perdomo with 30 RBIs. Defensively, Arizona is giving up 4.89 runs per game, ranking them 24th in the league. Opponents have a .240 batting average against the Diamondbacks, which is 16th in the league. Their ERA of 4.40 places them 24th, while their WHIP of 1.29 is 18th.

In their last matchup, Pfaadt had a tough outing, giving up nine hits and seven runs in 4.2 innings, resulting in a 7-2 loss to Philadelphia. Pfaadt currently holds a record of 2-2 with a 5.11 ERA in four games against Los Angeles. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 18, excelling in offense but lagging in defense. Los Angeles had a recent 1-2 record in their last three matchups against Arizona.

Los Angeles Dodgers Favored to Extend Winning Streak Against Arizona Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a strong winning streak, securing victories in eight of their last ten games. Conversely, the Arizona Diamondbacks have experienced some recent struggles, with losses in three of their last five games. Los Angeles holds a notable advantage in this matchup due to their successful batting record against right-handed pitchers, combined with Pfaadt's recent pitching struggles, in which he conceded a total of 11 runs in his last three outings. Additionally, Arizona's weak bullpen ranking will likely present challenges for them in slowing down the Dodgers' offense. On the other hand, Arizona is expected to face difficulties offensively against the dominant pitching of Yamamoto, who has only allowed three runs in his last four starts. Given these factors, it is recommended to place a wager on the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the game.

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