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LA Dodgers (69-46) at Arizona (61-55)
- When: Aug 7 2026, 9:40 PM
- Where: Chase Field, Phoenix
- TV: ARID
LA Dodgers vs Arizona MLB Preview & Pick
Moneyline: LA Dodgers -179
Runline: LA Dodgers -1.5 (-110)
Total: 9.0
Dodgers Hit the Panic Button
The Dodgers arrive in Arizona looking like a sports car that suddenly forgot how to drive. Six straight losses, 42 runs allowed over that stretch, and even the arrival of Tarik Skubal couldn’t stop the skid. Thankfully for Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani is still launching baseballs into orbit after smashing two homers in the last game. Freddie Freeman isn’t sweating yet, reminding everyone it’s a 162-game marathon—not a reality show elimination.
Snakes Smell Opportunity
Arizona has quietly become one of baseball’s hottest teams, going 16-8 since early July and already sweeping the Dodgers before the All-Star break. Merrill Kelly (8-9, 5.04 ERA) gets another crack at Los Angeles despite an ugly career 0-11 record against the Dodgers. If there was ever a time to rewrite history, it’s now.
Sasaki’s Tough Assignment
Roki Sasaki (5-5, 4.64 ERA) gets the ball hoping to snap the Dodgers’ losing streak. He hasn’t beaten Arizona yet, allowing five runs over two career appearances, so he’ll need to bring more than good vibes to Chase Field.
LVSB Betting Verdict
The Dodgers have forgotten how to win, but great teams usually punch back before the internet declares them finished. Arizona is playing with confidence, making this feel like the best series of the NL West race so far.
Final Score: Dodgers 6, Diamondbacks 4
Lean: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-110)
Total: Over 9.0 (-110)
- MLB Baseball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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