When it comes to MLB standings division races, the Los Angeles Dodgers are lapping their rivals in the National League West.
MLB Standings Division Races
After being involved in a tight race with the San Francisco Giants, there is no reason for Los Angeles to be looking over its shoulder now. The next closest team is 20 games back and not even appearing in the Dodgers’ rearview mirror.
For the rest of the season, Los Angeles will be in a competition with itself to see how far above 100 wins the Dodgers can finish.
Teams at the Standings
The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of those teams staring up at Los Angeles in the standings. Arizona has been playing OK baseball recently, going 5-5 over their past 10 games, but sits 30 games back in the division race and is way out of the Wild Card race as well.
When it comes to making Dodgers vs Diamondbacks picks, bettors will have to see if a young Diamondbacks pitcher can handle Los Angeles’ firepower. Arizona, much like every other team in MLB, has a hard time beating the Dodgers this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds Breakdown
Dodgers odds show that Los Angeles is -230 favorites to beat Arizona. The Diamondbacks are +195 on the moneyline. The over/under has been set at 9 runs.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Betting Preview
Tyler Anderson as Starter
Tyler Anderson has had an excellent season starting for Los Angeles. People making Dodgers vs Diamondbacks picks can see that Anderson has been extremely dependable all season, but especially of late.
He has thrown six or more innings in four of Anderson’s last seven starts. Los Angeles Dodgers has won five of Anderson’s last seven starts.
Anderson’s ERA
Overall, Anderson is 14-3 this season with a 2.73 ERA. Anderson’s ERA is the 11th best in MLB. He has also piled up 117 strikeouts, tied for 67th in the league. He has found success in two starts against Arizona this season.
Anderson threw six scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks in a 3-1 Los Angeles win on May 29. He also threw seven innings of the two-run ball during a 12-3 Dodgers win May 17 at home.
During Anderson’s last outing, a 6-3 Dodgers win over San Francisco Sept. 6 at Dodgers Stadium, he allowed three runs over seven innings of work.
Ryne Nelson as Starter
Ryne Nelson helped make Diamondbacks’ stats look better for their pitching staff. The Arizona rookie right-hander made his MLB debut against a playoff-caliber San Diego Padres team.
Nelson threw seven innings and scattered four hits while not allowing any runs. Nelson wasn’t intimidated on the big stage. He only threw 87 pitches in his first start and truck out seven batters.
Facing a Killer Lineup
Facing a killer lineup like Los Angeles’ in his second start will provide Nelson an opportunity to make a case to stay with the big club moving forward.
Nelson, a 24-year-old Oregon product, was selected by the Diamondbacks in the 2019 MLB draft. Despite missing out on the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nelson has found a way to quickly climb through Arizona’s organization.
Los Angeles vs. Arizona Picks and Predictions
Anyone making Dodgers vs Diamondbacks picks can make the case this game can stay under the total. Both Anderson and Nelson have made strong starts recently.
Anderson’s success has come under a much bigger sample size. However, this is a major opportunity for Nelson to show what he is made of. The total in this one should buck MLB odds and finish under despite the Dodgers’ firepower on offense.
Who to Bet On?
When it comes to MLB picks today, there is little external motivation for Los Angeles to aggressively pursue any victories.
The Dodgers have already clinched a playoff berth and even if they lost every game for the rest of the season would still win the division comfortably.
This is an environment even though Los Angeles is on the road, the Dodgers seem to have Arizona’s numbers.
Los Angeles is 9-2 against Arizona this season and has won eight straight against the Diamondbacks. This game will make nine wins in a row for Los Angeles.
MLB Pick: Dodgers Over 9 (-105)
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