Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction – 9/1/2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be visiting Chase Field on Saturday, where they will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Get the rest of our free MLB picks! The Dodgers have put together a record of 80-54 which places them first in the NL West. The Dodgers come into this series winning 8 of their last 10 games, most recently defeating the Orioles 6-3 on Thursday.

Gavin Stone is set to be the Dodgers’ starting pitcher in this game, he’s posted a 3.33 ERA to go along with his 11-5 record. The Dodgers have been strong at the plate all season long, they are averaging 4.9 runs per game. Along with being a major threat at the plate, Los Angeles is giving up just 4.1 runs per game.

The Diamondbacks currently sit second in the NL West, as they enter this game with a 76-58 record. Despite winning 7 of their last 10 games, the Diamondbacks are coming off a 3-2 loss from the Mets on Thursday.

Merrill Kelly will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks in this game, he’s posted a 3.98 ERA to go along with a 4-0 record. Arizona is the highest scoring team in baseball this season, as they are averaging 5.3 runs a game. The Diamondbacks have allowed 9.0 hits (29th in MLB) and 4.7 runs per game. 

Gavin Stone has been extremely consistent for the Dodgers this season, while Kelly has also found some success with Arizona. The Dodgers ultimately have too much going for them especially when Stone is on the mound, expect Los Angeles to cover the -1.5 spread en route to the win. Final score prediction, Dodgers win 6-4.