The Arizona Diamondbacks (66-69) visit the LA Dodgers (77-57) for the opener of a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is set for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 4-3

The Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 Thursday to split the 4-game series. They have been surging offensively, scoring 22 runs in those 4 games. Arizona has struggled away from home, going 2-5 in its last 7 road games. SS Geraldo Perdomo has been hot, hitting .429 over the last 7 games. He has 15 HRs and 87 RBIs.

The Dodgers have won 4 straight games after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds at home in their last series, winning the 3 games by a combined 18-4. Los Angeles is 9-4 since Aug. 15 and leads the NL West by 2 games over the San Diego Padres. It has been led by DH Shohei Ohtani, who has 45 HRs and 85 RBIs. The Dodgers are 44-24 at home this season.

Diamondbacks at Dodgers projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. LHP Blake Snell

Gallen (9-13, 5.13 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 156 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 6-1 home loss vs. Reds Sunday2025 road stats: 6-6, 5.07 ERA (76 1/3 IP, 43 ER), 1.26 WHIP, 75 H, 21 BB, 67 K in 13 startsCareer vs. Dodgers: 1-5, 4.20 ERA (79 1/3 IP, 37 ER), 1.24 WHIP, 10.3 K/9 in 14 starts

Snell (3-2, 1.97 ERA) makes his seventh start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 32 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 2-1 road loss vs. Padres Friday2025 home stats: 3-0, 0.90 ERA (20 IP, 2 ER), 1.55 WHIP, 18 H, 13 BB, 17 K in 4 startsCareer vs. Diamondbacks: 5-2, 1.99 ERA (54 1/3 IP, 12 ER), 0.94 WHIP, 12.4 K/9 in 10 starts

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Diamondbacks at Dodgers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Dodgers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-135) | Dodgers -1.5 (+110)Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -118)Diamondbacks at Dodgers picks and predictionsPrediction

Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 3

PASS.

There’s no playable wager here. The Dodgers (-200) are far too expensive to consider to win outright, while the Diamondbacks (+165) are too risky to take.

BET DODGERS -1.5 (+110).

The Dodgers have been on fire, and they aren’t just winning, but winning with ease. They have won 4 straight games with an average margin of victory of 5 runs. Los Angeles has allowed a total of 3 runs in Snell’s last 3 starts as well.

The Diamondbacks have dropped 3 of their last 5 games and played on the road in Milwaukee Thursday. They are just 2-5 in their last 7 games on the road as well and have lost 3 of their last 4 away games by multiple runs.

Back DODGERS -1.5 (+110). If you’re feeling adventurous, you could consider a play on the alternative Dodgers -2.5 (+170) for a nice payout.

BET OVER 8.5 (-102).

Both teams have performed well offensively over their last handful of games. The Dodgers are 2-2 O/U in their last 4 games and have scored at least 5 runs in each of those.

The Diamondbacks are 5-2 O/U in their last 7 contests and have scored at least 5 runs in 5 of those games. Considering each team’s offensive strength, back OVER 8.5 (-102).

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