In this article, we will formulate an Arizona Diamondbacks vs LA Dodgers Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 30th at Chase Field.
Dodgers Dominate on Monday
The Dodgers offense was sure strong on Monday, scoring eight runs on the way to the victory. The four runs scored in the 5th inning was the difference as they secured the win. Teoscar Hernandez finished with two hits and two RBIs. The Dodgers are averaging 5.27 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.0 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 9th. They are averaging a .274 batting average which is second in the league.
Betts Has Been Strong This Season
Mookie Betts has been the top player for the Dodgers, hitting six home runs and driving in 23 RBIs. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Landon Knack who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 3.27. In his last start against the Washington Nationals, he went six innings, giving up three hits and two runs.
Diamondbacks Pitching Needs to Be Better
The Diamondbacks pitching on Monday gave up eight runs and they are going to need the pitching to be a lot better here. Andrew Saalfrank went 0.1 innings, giving up four earned runs and three walks. Christian Walker did finish with two walks. The Diamondbacks are averaging 5.31 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.31 runs per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 14th. They have a run differential of 1.00 per game, which is eighth in baseball. Lourdes Gurriel has hit five home runs and driven in 22 RBIs.
Can Montgomery Be Good Here?
Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Jordan Montgomery, who sits with a 1-1 record overall and an ERA of 2.77. In his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals, he went seven innings giving up seven hits and three runs.
Arizona Diamondbacks Team Facts
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last 10 home games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 home games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last five home games against NL West opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs against National League opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts
- The Dodgers have won each of their last seven night games following a win.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last three night games.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games against NL West opponents.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs LA Dodgers Prediction
These are both offenses have been solid this season, but this game is going to be about the pitching. Montgomery sits with an ERA of 2.77 while Kniack sits with an ERA of 3.27. In Knack’s last start he gave up two runs, and he’s going to lockdown again here. Montgomery is also going to step up, and the Dodgers are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Back the under to cash here.