LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction 5-20-24 Picks

In this article, we will formulate an LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction for this MLB Game on Monday, May 20th at Dodger Stadium. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Diamondbacks recent form and recent player performance 

-The Dodgers recent form and recent play performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Los Angeles

-Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona and Los Angeles.

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers. 

Dodgers Coming Off Another Win

The Dodgers are coming off another win on Sunday. The Dodgers faced off against the Cincinnati Reds and they were able to secure a 3-2 victory. Andy Pages hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. The Dodgers are averaging 5.21 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.46 runs per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the pitching is ranked 3rd. They do have a run differential of 1.75 which is the best in baseball. Teoscar Hernandez has hit 11 home runs and driven in 37 RBIs so far this season. The Dodgers will face the Reds and Mets following this series.

Why Will the Dodgers Win?

• The Dodgers have won each of their last eight games at Dodger Stadium following a win.
• The Diamondbacks have lost six of their last seven night games against the Dodgers following a home win.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games after playing the previous day after going to extra innings.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six home games against NL West opponents.

Diamondbacks Offense Was Strong on Sunday

Arizona faced off against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday and they were able to secure the 6-4 victory. Joc Pederson finished with three hits and two RBIs. Christian Walker finished with a hit and drove in two RBIs. The Diamondbacks are averaging 4.74 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.8 runs per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the pitching is ranked 25th. They have a negative run differential of -0.065 which is 16th in the league. Ketel Marte has hit nine home runs and driven in 25 RBIs so far this season. Ketel Marte has hit nine home runs and driven in 25 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Slade Cecconi who sits with a 1-3 record and an ERA of 5.27. In his last start against the Reds, he went 5.2 innings giving up seven hits and six earned runs. 

Why Will the Diamondbacks Win?

• The Diamondbacks have won six of their last seven games against National League opponents.
• The Dodgers have lost five of their last six games against NL West opponents following a win.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven games at Dodger Stadium against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The road team has covered the run line in seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight games.
• The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in each of their last seven games against National League opponents.

LA Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction

Cecconi has been awful this season and in his last start, he gave up six earned runs. The Dodgers offense is elite and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Cecconi in his last start gave up six earned runs, and he’s going to really struggle here. The Dodgers are going to score at least seven runs here, and that will be the difference here as the Dodgers are going to win this game on the run line.