Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Pick – 8/30/2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 3-0 shutout victory in their series opener at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Zac Gallen delivered a dominant performance and Blaze Alexander’s two-run homer in the fourth inning held up as enough to win the game. The Dodgers’ offense will look to get back on track on Saturday night against Arizona. Before these NL West rivals do battle again, continue reading to get my Diamondbacks vs Dodgers prediction.
Our Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Pick
- Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5
- Confidence: 4/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 9:10 PM EDT
- Starting Pitchers: Eduardo Rodriguez (5-8, 5.67 ERA) vs Tyler Glasnow (1-2, 3.36 ERA)
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: SportsNet LA (LAD), Dbacks.TV (ARI)
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Eduardo Rodriguez takes the mound for the Diamondbacks tonight. He has a 5-8 record and a 5.67 ERA and he has been disappointing for Arizona this year. Rodriguez has struggled against the Dodgers in recent outings. He has a 7.66 ERA over his last five starts against Los Angeles. Tyler Glasnow will get the start for the Dodgers. He comes into this game with a 1-2 record and a 3.36 ERA. Glasnow has faced challenges against Arizona. He enters this start with an 0-2 record and a 12.27 ERA in his career against the Diamondbacks.
Key Players
- Arizona Diamondbacks:
- Blaze Alexander: Alexander rovided a crucial two-run homer in the series opener. That was all Arizona needed to win given that they shut out the Dodgers.
- Los Angeles Dodgers:
- Shohei Ohtani: Ohtani continues to be a key offensive threat for the Dodgers. He is capable of changing any game with just one swing.
- Mookie Betts: Betts’ ability to get on base and drive in runs is vital for the Dodgers’ offense.
Recent Team Streaks
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Arizona is currently on a three-game winning streak. They have a 7-3 record over their last 10 games.
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Los Angeles had a four-game winning streak snapped with the loss in the series opener.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Blaze Alexander | Under 1.5 Total Bases |
| Tyler Glasnow | Over 5.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The season series between these division rivals is tied 4-4 going into tonight.
- Seven of the eight games between these teams have been decided by two runs or more.
Diamondbacks vs Dodgers Model Projection
- Score Projection: Arizona Diamondbacks 3 – Los Angeles Dodgers 6
- Win Probability: Arizona Diamondbacks 35%, Los Angeles Dodgers 65%
Final Thoughts
The Dodgers should roll tonight against the Diamondbacks at home. Eduardo Rodriguez has really struggled this season and should continue to struggle against the explosive lineup of the Dodgers. Meanwhile, I think that Glasnow will provide the stability needed for the Dodgers to get ahead early in this one. I will lay the runline with the Dodgers in a great bounce back opportunity for them tonight.
