by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Friday, August 29, 2025
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: MLBN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Diamondbacks +165, Dodgers -195; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Diamondbacks +165, Dodgers -195; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Diamondbacks +165, Dodgers -195; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Arizona Diamondbacks: 65-69 (4th place, NL West)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 77-57 (1st place, NL West)
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Arizona Diamondbacks: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 last 10
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Diamondbacks won their 3-game series against the Cincinnati Reds 2-1. They enter this game with a 65-69 record overall and have a road record of 31-37. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Friday with the series finale of their series against the Milwaukee Brewers still to be played on Thursday. The Diamondbacks lost the series opener on Monday, lost the 2nd game on Tuesday, and won the 3rd game on Wednesday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .763 OPS. Nabil Crismatt is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Zac Gallen is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 9-13 with a 5.13 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 1 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 7 SO on 4 hits through 6 IP against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Dodgers are entering this series off a win and completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 77-57 record overall and have a home record of 44-24. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Diamondbacks on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .771 OPS. Shohei Ohtani was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Blake Snell is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 3-2 with a 1.97 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 earned runs, 0 homers, and 2 walks with 5 strikeouts on 6 hits through 7 innings pitched against the San Diego Padres.
Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 77-57 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in the MLB. They have looked great in their own ballpark too with their 44-24 home record this year. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks haven't looked great in their games this season with their 65-69 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the NL West. They haven't been a great road team either with their 31-37 road record this season. The Diamondbacks have one of the best offenses in the MLB, but so do the Dodgers and lately the Diamondbacks haven't looked great. They are only 5-5 in their last 10 games while the Dodgers are 6-4 and have been getting hot. The Dodgers also have the better pitching matchup to take advantage of in this one. The Dodgers are going with Snell in this one and he has looked great this season. He is 3-2 with a 1.97 ERA and hasn't been giving up many runs all year. He is coming off another good start in which he gave up 2 earned runs and the team has won 2 of their last 3 games with him starting too. The Diamondbacks are going with Gallen in this one and he hasn't looked great this season. He is 9-13 with a 5.13 ERA and the team hasn't had a ton of success with him. He is coming off a good start in which he only gave up 1 earned run, but that hasn't been a common theme for him this year and the team has still lost 2 games in a row with him starting. The Dodgers are starting to roll now as they look to lock up the NL West, all signs point to them winning this one. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Diamondbacks Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, August 29, 2025 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 6 Diamondbacks 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Arizona Diamondbacks: 247-228 (+6.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 123-116 (+18.4 units) on the moneyline in road games. 104-117 (+17.2 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 or higher. 29-12 OVER as an underdog of +150 or more.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 286-191 (-7.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 151-96 (-37.4 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -150 or more. 134-79 (-7.8 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a losing record. 76-49 OVER at home when the total is 8 to 8.5.
Key Injuries
Arizona Diamondbacks: A. DeSclafani (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Thumb. K. Ginkel (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Henry (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. R. Thompson (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Scapular Strain. C. Montes De Oca (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Martinez (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. C. Mena (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. C. Burnes (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Puk (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. B. Walston (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Los Angeles Dodgers: A. Vesia (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Oblique. M. Muncy (3B) Ten Day IL - Oblique. B. Stewart (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. T. Edman (2B) Ten Day IL - Ankle. H. Kim (2B) Ten Day IL - Shoulder. M. Kopech (RP) Sixty Day IL - Knee. R. Sasaki (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Gonsolin (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Phillips (RP) Sixty Day IL - forearm. K. Hurt (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. M. Grove (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. R. Ryan (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“That's somebody that's very confident, comfortable, knowing who he is and what his swing is going to do on a certain pitch at a certain time. He's a much-improved hitter from three years ago when we first saw him. He's very talented, and he can do special things. [He has] great barrel awareness, and he's having a tremendous season.” - Torey Lovullo after his team’s win against the Brewers in their game on Wednesday.
"That's a big number. Speaks to what our guys can do with the talent that we have, the swing-and-miss. Really good performance.” - Dave Roberts after his team’s win against the Reds in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Arizona Diamondbacks
Ketel Marte (S) 2B
Geraldo Perdomo (S) SS
Corbin Carroll (L) RF
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) LF
Gabriel Moreno (R) C
Blaze Alexander (R) 3B
Tyler Locklear (R) 1B
Alek Thomas (L) CF
Ildemaro Vargas (S) DH
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) P
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Teoscar Hernández (R) RF
Andy Pages (R) CF
Enrique Hernández (R) 1B
Michael Conforto (L) LF
Miguel Rojas (R) 2B
Dalton Rushing (L) C
Alex Freeland (S) 3B
Statistical Leaders
Arizona Diamondbacks
Batting Average: Geraldo Perdomo (.293)
Hits: Geraldo Perdomo (143)
Home Runs: Corbin Carroll (27)
RBI: Geraldo Perdomo (87)
Stolen Bases: Geraldo Perdomo (23)
Wins: Brandon Pfaadt (12)
Saves: Shelby Miller (10)
ERA: Christian Montes De Oca (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Hyeseong Kim (.304)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (141)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (45)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (85)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (17)
Wins: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (11)
Saves: Tanner Scott (20)
ERA: Evan Phillips (0.00)
Managers:
Arizona Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo (9th season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (10th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
