by Rod Pearson
Friday, Aug 29, 2025
Game Time: 9:10 pm ET, Saturday, August 30, 2025
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: DBACKS.tv, Sportsnet LA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Diamondbacks +178, Dodgers -220; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Diamondbacks +180, Dodgers -225; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Diamondbacks +180, Dodgers -225; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Arizona Diamondbacks: 66-69 (4th place, NL West)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 77-57 (1st place, NL West)
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Arizona Diamondbacks: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 last 10
Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Diamondbacks are entering this series off a win and split their 4-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers 2-2 in their last series. They enter this game with a 66-69 record overall and have a road record of 32-37. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Saturday with the series opener still to be played on Friday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .763 OPS. Zac Gallen is their starting pitcher on Friday while Eduardo Rodríguez is making his start in this game on Saturday. He is 5-8 with a 5.67 ERA this season. His team won 4 of their last 5 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 5 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 1 SO on 6 hits through 2.1 IP against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Diamondbacks on Saturday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Friday. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .771 OPS. Blake Snell is their starting pitcher on Friday while Tyler Glasnow is making his start in this game on Saturday. He is 1-2 with a 3.36 ERA this season. His team lost 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 0 homers, and 4 walks with 3 strikeouts on 2 hits through 4 innings pitched against the San Diego Padres.
Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a big 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 66-69 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the NL West. They haven't been a great road team either with their 32-37 road record this season. The Diamondbacks haven't looked bad lately as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games and just split a series with the Brewers, but the Dodgers are also 6-4 in their last 10 games and have been getting hot now. The Dodgers are going to have the better pitching matchup too and they can take advantage of that at home where they have looked so much better this season. Glasnow is on the mound for the Dodgers and he has looked good this year. He is 1-2 with a 3.36 ERA and hasn't been giving up many runs. His team has struggled more lately as they have lost 3 of their last 4 games with him starting and he did give up 3 earned runs in his last start too, but the Dodgers have one of the best offenses in the MLB to help out and the D-Backs don't have a better option here themselves. The Diamondbacks are going with Rodriguez in this one and he hasn't looked good this season. He is 5-8 with a 5.67 ERA and has been giving up a ton of runs. His team has had success lately as they have won 4 of their last 5 games with him starting, but he is coming off a bad start in which he gave up 5 earned runs and that has been a common theme for him this year. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Diamondbacks Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Saturday, August 30, 2025 (9:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 9 Diamondbacks 5.
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MLB Betting Trends
Arizona Diamondbacks: 248-228 (+7.9 units) on the moneyline in all games. 124-116 (+19.8 units) on the moneyline in road games. 105-117 (+18.6 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: P. Smith (1B) Day To Day - Quadriceps. 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
“He doesn't back down. Great heartbeat, going to pound the zone, get big outs. No situation is too big for him, and he deserves this opportunity. So when we start to hear those types of things, you know, the player is ready.” - Torey Lovullo on Taylor Rashi after his team’s win against the Brewers in their game on Thursday.
"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: Josh Naylor (.292)
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.
