Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 31

(AP Photo/Matt York)
  • The Dodgers are -130 favorites vs the Diamondbacks
  • Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Over / Under today: 9 Runs
  • Dodgers / Diamondbacks TV Channel: SNLA | DBTV

The Los Angeles Dodgers (-130) visit Chase Field to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (+110) on Saturday, August 31, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Phoenix, AZ.

This season, the Dodgers are 81-54 against the spread (ATS), while the Diamondbacks are 70-65 ATS.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Dodgers starting pitcher: Gavin Stone 11-5, 3.33 ERA
  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Merrill Kelly 4-0, 4.02 ERA

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Dodgers-1.5 +125O 9 +100-130
Diamondbacks +1.5 -155U 9 -120+110

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 55.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


Bet now on Dodgers vs Diamondbacks and all games with BetMGM


We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Gavin Lux has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 35 games (+28.60 Units / 82% ROI)
  • Gavin Lux has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 24 of his last 35 games (+13.85 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Mookie Betts has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 22 away games (+12.25 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Gavin Lux has hit the Total Bases Over in 22 of his last 31 games (+11.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Mookie Betts has hit the Runs Under in 29 of his last 50 games (+10.25 Units / 19% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Diamondbacks players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Corbin Carroll has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 15 games (+35.40 Units / 236% ROI)
  • Joc Pederson has hit the Walks Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+16.10 Units / 78% ROI)
  • Geraldo Perdomo has hit the Runs Over in 18 of his last 31 games (+15.10 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Jake McCarthy has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+14.95 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Eugenio Suarez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 27 of his last 43 games (+11.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 53 games (+11.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 17 of their last 24 games (+9.45 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+7.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+7.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 10 games (+5.25 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 52 of their last 79 games (+25.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 51 of their last 78 games (+22.70 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 42 of their last 70 games (+13.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 14 of their last 22 games at home (+4.20 Units / 15% ROI)

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 66-69 against the Run Line (-7.55 Units / -4.68% ROI).

  • 81-54 when betting on the Moneyline for -8 Units / -3.43% ROI
  • 71-61 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.1 Units / 2.76% ROI
  • 61-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -17.05 Units / -11.44% ROI

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 70-65 against the Run Line (-1.05 Units / -0.59% ROI).

  • 76-59 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.95 Units / 7.57% ROI
  • 75-55 when betting on the total runs Over for +13.95 Units / 9.32% ROI
  • 55-75 when betting on the total runs Under for -27.2 Units / -18.43% ROI

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +240 0.5 -300
Max Muncy (LAD) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Joc Pederson (ARI) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Jake McCarthy (ARI) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Will Smith (LAD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Gavin Lux (LAD) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani (LAD) 0.5 +110 0.5 -145
Mookie Betts (LAD) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Teoscar Hernandez (LAD) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Joc Pederson (ARI) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Freddie Freeman (LAD) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Merrill Kelly (ARI) 4.5 -125 4.5 -105
Gavin Stone (LAD) 4.5 -105 4.5 -125

Gavin Stone has allowed a .438 SLG vs right-handed batters (10th worst)– 15th Percentile and just .339 vs left-handed batters this season (fifth best among qualified SPs)– 91st Percentile.

Gavin Stone has struck out just 18% (54/304) of right-handed batters he faced this season — 10th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — 15th Percentile.

Right-handed batters are hitting .274 (79-for-288) against Gavin Stone this season — 9th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .238 — 14th Percentile.

Gavin Stone has a strikeout rate of just 15% (18 SO in 117 PAs) with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — fifth Percentile.

Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of 61% (268/441) against Merrill Kelly on non-fastballs since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 183 total IP; League Avg: 46% — 99th Percentile.

Merrill Kelly has allowed a slugging percentage of just .218 (46 Total Bases / 211 ABs) on changeups since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 118 total IP; League Avg: .375 — 100th Percentile.

Hitters have chased 446 of Merrill Kelly’s 983 changeups out of the zone (chase rate of 45%) since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 183 total IP; League Avg: 35% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .134 (110-for-819) against Merrill Kelly with two-strikes since the 2022 season — tied for 6th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 183 total IP; League Avg: .169 — 96th Percentile.

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Dodgers are 56-28 (.667) after a road loss since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .463.

The Dodgers are 156-27 (.852) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .730.

The Dodgers are 256-47 (.845) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .720.

The Dodgers are 291-167 (.635) since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Diamondbacks are 19-14 (.576) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .361.

The Diamondbacks are 14-181 (.071) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Diamondbacks are just 178-29 (.860) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .904.

The Diamondbacks are 43-34 (.558) after a road win since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .483.

The Dodgers are batting .365 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .339.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .783 (12,798 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .717.

The Dodgers have a winning percentage of 65% at home since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .336 (8,289 PA’s) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .316.

The Diamondbacks are batting .279 against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Diamondbacks are batting .284 against division opponents this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

The Diamondbacks have scored first in 61% of their home games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Diamondbacks hitters have an OPS of .775 (1,665 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .717.

The Dodgers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Dodgers pitchers have won 47% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Dodgers pitchers have an ERA of 3.39 (2108.0 IP) at home since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.02.

The Dodgers pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 32% of their games on the road in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 39% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 30% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Diamondbacks pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 37% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Arizona Diamondbacks – No Injuries Reported
  • Los Angeles Dodgers – No Injuries Reported

Bet now on Dodgers vs Diamondbacks and all games with BetMGM


Bet on MLB Odds at BetMGM

Sportsbook promos are always available at BetMGM. For new customers, check out the sportsbook welcome offer and BetMGM Refer a Friend. For existing customers, there are Odds Boosts, Parlay Boosts, contests and more.

First Bet Offer BetMGM State Promo Pages $1,500
About the Author

Shane Jackson

Read More @Sjacksonmgm

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.