Mike Bolsinger (3-1, 1.98 ERA) gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers (32-25) as they meet Rubby De La Rosa (4-2, 5.09 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (27-29) in the first of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 8 and will air on FSN-AZ and SportsNet LA.
In his last start, Bolsinger pitched 5.0 innings, allowing four runs, striking out three and walking three in a 7-6 loss to the Rockies. In his pitching opportunities against the Dodgers, De La Rosa is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA, six strikeouts and three walks. Paul Goldschmidt (.343, 44 Rs, 16 HRs, 47 RBIs, 9 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
Los Angeles is a -160 favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is seven runs. The Dodgers are 29-21 as the favorite and have an overall money line of -77. They have impressive records of 21-15 as the favorite and 21-16 SU within their division. The Dodgers have one of the most prolific offenses in the entire NL, averaging 4.4 runs per game. The Dodgers are a superb hitting team with 8.7 hits per home game, one of the highest marks in the NL. They have been very patient at the plate, leading the NL with an average of 3.6 walks per game. As for the pitching staff, the Dodgers don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking fourth in the league with a 1.20 WHIP. The have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out at Dodger Stadium, leading the NL with 9.4 strikeouts per home game.
Across the field, the Diamondbacks have a record of 17-20 when they are the underdog and are +39 overall with the money line. Against divisional opponents, they are 13-12 SU and 8-9 as the underdog. The Diamondbacks have racked up 52 steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league. Arizona’s pitching staff tends to perform well when they play division rivals. They’ve allowed an average of 3.8 runs per game against teams from the NL West, lower than their season average of 4.6.
The Dodgers have mostly come out on top against the Diamondbacks in their previous six games this season, earning a 4-2 record. The Dodgers will take on a right-hander (De La Rosa) in this game and have a 29-18 record against right-handed starting pitchers this season. The right-handed Bolsinger will take the mound against the Diamondbacks, who have a 21-22 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD, O/U – Over
Notes
Los Angeles has won 50% (11-11) of its games when leading after 7 innings. However, Arizona has won 76% (13-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Diamondbacks managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Dodgers who are heading in with a 19-10 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 17-5. The Dodgers have a 24-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking sixth, Los Angeles is in the top 10 of the league in runs, scoring 250 this season. Arizona ranks in the top five at third with 264.
Ranking 14th, Arizona is in the top half of the league in walks, notching 172 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top five at second with 204.
When the Dodgers hit at least one home run, they are 27-13, well-matched with the Diamondbacks who are 21-12 when hitting one or more homers.
