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The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the opening game of the NLDS on Saturday at 9:20 PM ET at Dodger Stadium. Clayton Kershaw (13-5) is the starter for the Dodgers, and Merrill Kelly (12-8) for the Diamondbacks.
At home, the Dodgers are favored to win on the moneyline (-203) over the Diamondbacks (+166). The total in this contest is 8.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Odds
Run Line
Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)
Moneyline
Dodgers (-203)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 9:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium
Dodgers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Gonsolin | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Dustin May | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Gus Varland | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Jake Marisnick | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Daniel Hudson | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Tyler Cyr | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Gavin Lux | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Jimmy Nelson | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| J.P. Feyereisen | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Blake Treinen | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Walker Buehler | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Álex Reyes | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Diamondbacks Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Henry | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Drey Jameson | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Dominic Fletcher | 60-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Austin Adams | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Mark Melancon | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Corbin Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Gabriel Moreno | Day-to-day | Head |
| Sebasrian Santana | Restricted List | Personal |
Last Time Out: Dodgers and Diamondbacks
The Dodgers won their most recent contest versus the Giants by a 5-2 score Saturday, with Victor Gonzalez picking up the win pitching going one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one. Kike Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead them offensively.
The Diamondbacks knocked off the Brewers 5-2 Saturday. Alek Thomas led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, and Zac Gallen got the win, throwing six innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out four.
Betting Trends
Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Dodgers have been favorites in 137 games this season and won 87 (63.5%) of those contests. Los Angeles has a record of 25-11 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -203 on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Dodgers have a 67% chance to win. So far this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 87 of their 161 games with a total. The Dodgers are 89-72-0 against the spread in their 161 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | 152 | .307 (6) | .408 (6) | .579 (5) | 5.6% (13) | 15.4% (16) | 13.9% (12) |
| Freddie Freeman | 161 | .331 (3) | .410 (3) | .567 (6) | 4% (41) | 16.6% (31) | 9.9% (47) |
| Max Muncy | 135 | .212 (133) | .333 (58) | .475 (36) | 6.2% (8) | 26.4% (117) | 14.7% (6) |
| Will Smith | 125 | .261 (71) | .359 (26) | .438 (72) | 3.4% (72) | 16.1% (25) | 11.4% (24) |
| J.D. Martínez | 112 | .271 (-) | .321 (-) | .572 (-) | 6.9% (-) | 31.2% (-) | 7.1% (-) |
Diamondbacks Betting Records and Team Stats
The Diamondbacks have come away with 42 wins in the 89 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Arizona has a win-loss record of 4-5 when favored by +166 or worse by oddsmakers this year. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Diamondbacks have a 37.6% chance of pulling out a win. Arizona and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 72 of their 164 opportunities. The Diamondbacks are 90-74-0 against the spread in their 164 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | 153 | .287 (15) | .363 (20) | .510 (17) | 3.9% (44) | 19.6% (57) | 8.9% (67) |
| Christian Walker | 157 | .258 (78) | .333 (58) | .497 (24) | 5% (18) | 19.2% (53) | 9.4% (61) |
| Ketel Marte | 149 | .276 (28) | .358 (27) | .485 (30) | 3.8% (47) | 16.8% (32) | 10.9% (27) |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | 145 | .263 (62) | .311 (111) | .465 (48) | 4.1% (37) | 17.4% (36) | 5.6% (119) |
| Tommy Pham | 125 | .256 (-) | .328 (-) | .446 (-) | 3.3% (-) | 22% (-) | 9.8% (-) |
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for this matchup is the Dodgers to win (-203 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go under the total (8 runs).