Bet Dodgers to Draw First Blood in Arizona Series
National League West teams will clash for the first time this season when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks start a three-game series on Monday. Both teams have gotten off to different starts this season, with the Dodgers hot at the top of the division while Arizona has struggled a bit more down in fourth. Los Angeles won its last two series, and it’ll look to continue its road trip strong, as MLB odds have it favored to begin the series with a win.
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Game Information
- Game: Dodgers (18-12) vs Diamondbacks (13-16)
- Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- Day/Time: Monday, April 29, 9:40 p.m. ET
- Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Live Stream: MLB.tv
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Moneyline Odds and Run Line
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Betting Trends
- The Dodgers are 4-0 in their last four games as a road favorite of -110 to -150.
- The Dodgers are 4-0 in their last four games on grass.
- The Diamondbacks are 0-8 in their last eight Game 1s.
- The Diamondbacks are 0-5 in their last five games following a win.
- The Diamondbacks are 0-5 in their last five Monday games.
Tommy Henry Faces Uphill Battle vs Dodgers’ James Paxton
When the Dodgers and Diamondbacks take the field Monday night, LA should have the upper hand on the mound between James Paxton and Tommy Henry.
Injuries have led to James Paxton struggling with inconsistency on the mound and it’s been a series of trials for the 35-year-old as he attempts to push the boulder back up the slope.
But that hasn’t stopped the Canadian lefty. (@ByDavidSingh) https://t.co/DjnPnEl6y6
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 28, 2024
Paxton has gotten out to a nice start for the Dodgers, going 2-0 with a 2.61 ERA and 1.55 WHIP. Things haven’t gone the same for Henry, going 1-1 in five starts, recording a 5.55 ERA and 1.60 WHIP.
Henry has also struggled the most in his home starts, picking up his loss at Chase Field and recording a 10.80 ERA. In 8⅓ innings pitched at home, Henry has given up 10 earned runs and 15 hits, striking out seven to allow a .405 opponent batting average. Henry will have to start playing much better before bettors can trust him on the mound.
Betts & Ohtani Lead League’s Most-Feared Offense
LA’s offense is second in the MLB with a .274 batting average and first with 154 RBIs, with a .316 batting average and 5.7 runs a game in their last six road games.
Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani have been leading the way, with Betts hitting a .387 batting average and leading with 23 RBIs while Ohtani has followed with a .336 batting average while leading LA with seven homers.
118.7 mph exit velocity off of the bat of Shohei Ohtani🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/kCpztSMQXe
— Idiots Talk Sports (@ITS_pod_) April 24, 2024
Take Dodgers to Win Game 1 Against D-Backs
The Dodgers’ offense has been one of the best to start the season, and despite the road trip, they have been performing well away from home. LA should continue that trend against Arizona’s Henry, who has not been trustworthy on the mound at home. On the other side, Paxton has been solid for the Dodgers, and he should get another worthy start with the D-Backs offense scoring just one run in three of their last five games.
Go with the Dodger in your MLB picks today.
Questions Of The Day
What is the Dodgers’ record on the road?
The Dodgers are 9-4 on the road so far this season.
How many times will the Dodgers and Diamondbacks play this season?
The two will meet in four series in 2024.
