- When: Wednesday, May 22 at 10:10 PM ET
- Who: Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers
- Starting Pitchers: Ryne Nelson and Tyler Glasnow
- Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to recapture the form that took them to the World Series last season.
Their struggles continue as they face the formidable Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the first game of their three-game series on Monday.
Let's dive into our MLB odds with a Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers prediction.
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Let's analyze both teams to uncover the best betting angle for the Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers matchup.
The Dodgers lead the National League West with a 33-17 record, 8 games ahead of the Padres and 10 games ahead of the Diamondbacks.
The West, and possibly the entire National League, is the Dodgers' to lose.
Earlier this season, the Dodgers avenged last year's playoff loss by taking two out of three games against the Diamondbacks.
Ryne Nelson will start for the Diamondbacks, coming off a rough outing where he allowed 11 hits and eight earned runs in four innings against the Tigers, resulting in a 13-0 loss.
Nelson has struggled this season with a 7.09 ERA and a 2-3 record.
His 2023 season wasn't much better, finishing 8-8 with a 5.31 ERA in 27 starts.
He risks losing his spot in the starting rotation if he doesn't turn his performance around.
Conversely, the Dodgers will start Tyler Glasnow, one of their prized free-agent signings.
Glasnow has impressed in his first two months with the Dodgers, posting a 6-2 record and a 2.90 ERA, which ranks third in the strong Dodgers rotation.
The cover of Dodger Insider magazine for this homestand is Tyler Glasnow. Magazines are available at parking stands as fans enter into Dodger Stadium beginning today.
This cover is Tyler approved. He said it makes him look "yoked." pic.twitter.com/s7dkWqFS3f
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) May 16, 2024
Despite his success, the Dodgers have lost his last two starts after winning seven of his first eight outings.
While the Dodgers have been successful overall, the Diamondbacks have had better offensive stats against right-handed pitchers over the last ten games.
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Total Runs
The Diamondbacks are batting .236 with a .315 on-base percentage, compared to the Dodgers' .216 batting average and .283 on-base percentage.
However, Glasnow's superiority over Nelson could be the deciding factor, even with the Dodgers' recent struggles against right-handed pitchers.
The Dodgers will unlikely lose three straight starts with Glasnow on the mound.
He faces a favorable matchup against the Diamondbacks, who have averaged just 3.8 runs per game over their last ten games with a .294 on-base percentage.
The Diamondbacks' struggles won't end when Glasnow leaves the game, as the Dodgers' bullpen is one of the best in baseball and holds a significant advantage.
Door closed, game won. 🚪 pic.twitter.com/2pPvGLtU3u
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) May 22, 2024
The Dodgers' bullpen has a 2.99 ERA this season, and an impressive 1.20 ERA over the last three games.
In contrast, the Diamondbacks' bullpen has a 7.11 ERA over their past three games.
The Dodgers have won four straight games and seven of their last ten, while the Diamondbacks have lost three of their last four and six of their last ten.
The Diamondbacks might get back into contention as the long MLB season progresses, but it won't start in this game against Tyler Glasnow.
The Dodgers match up well against Ryne Nelson, and with Glasnow looking for his first win in three starts, expect him and the bullpen to dominate the Diamondbacks for a decisive victory.
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