This game could be low scoring as Robbie Ray (2-3, 1.98 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (37-40) go up against Brett Anderson (4-4, 3.13 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (44-35) in the last of a three-game series at Chase Field. The Dodgers won the last game 6-4 and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 9:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jul. 1 and will air on SportsNet LA and FSN-AZ.
In his most recent outing, Ray pitched 6.0 innings, giving up two runs (one unearned) and striking out five in a 4-2 loss to the Padres. Paul Goldschmidt (.354, 55 Rs, 20 HRs, 65 RBIs, 15 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one RBI. In his career against the Diamondbacks, Anderson is 0-1 with a 3.91 ERA. He gets a strong Arizona offense that’s batting .261.
Arizona is a +113 underdog in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is eight runs. When playing as the underdog, the Diamondbacks have a 25-26 record and overall money line at +149. They have an SU record of 21-20 against teams in their division and a 15-14 record when they were the underdog in those games. The Diamondbacks are a nightmare for opponents on the bases with 72 steals, one of the highest totals in baseball.
On the other side, the Dodgers have a record of 37-32 when they are favored and are -847 overall with the money line. Against divisional foes, they are 27-20 SU and have played well as the favorite with a 26-19 record. The Dodgers rank fifth in the NL in scoring, averaging 4.2 runs per game. The Dodgers are known for their bats, hitting 249 extra base hits. Los Angeles has an eye for the strike zone, averaging an NL-best 3.6 walks per game. Playing against NL West foes really brings the worst out of the Los Angeles pitchers. They allow 3.9 runs per game against teams within their division, which is higher than their season average of 3.4. They have a WHIP of 1.19 on the year, good for second in the league. The Los Angeles pitching staff has been an intimidating group this year, averaging an NL-best 8.7 strikeouts per game.
The Dodgers have gotten the best of the Diamondbacks in head-to-head matchups this season, going 8-3. This game will feature Anderson (LHP) on the mound against the Diamondbacks, who have an 8-10 record when they take on a left-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Dodgers will be the right-hander Ray. They sport a 39-27 record against righties.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD, O/U – Over
Notes
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games.
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers.
Arizona is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Dodgers.
Arizona is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers.
The Diamondbacks are an even 21-21 against the division, while the Dodgers sit at 28-20.
The Dodgers are 4-3 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks are 4-5 in such matchups.
The Dodgers managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Diamondbacks who are heading in with a 10-9 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 24-8. The Dodgers have a 31-7 record when outhitting opponents.
Both falling in the top 10 of the league based on total runs this season, Arizona ranks sixth with 348 runs and Los Angeles is 10th with 336.
Ranking first in walks, Los Angeles has earned 285 this season. Arizona ranks 11th with 235 walks.
When the Diamondbacks hit at least one home run, they are 26-15, well-matched with the Dodgers who are 35-22 when hitting one or more homers.
