Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers: Odds & Predictions | May 19, 2025
Written by: Colby Marchio
Last Update: Mon May 19, 2025, 1:54 pm ET
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Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers: Sometimes a spot is just too strong to ignore, and that is exactly how I feel about this team prop. The Dodgers find themselves in a near-perfect matchup at home against a struggling road arm. With elite offensive metrics and motivation on their side, this looks like a prime opportunity to back the bats.
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Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Odds
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Run Line
Diamondbacks: +1.5 (-153)
Dodgers: -1.5 (+133)
Total
Over: 9.5 (-123)
Under: 9.5 (+103)
Moneyline
Diamondbacks: +127
Dodgers: -140
Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Best Bet
First time ever taking this prop, and it feels like an absolute must: Dodgers total bases over 14.5 at $1.10. They take on Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt, who has struggled on the road this season—carrying a 6.64 ERA and a .302 opponent batting average across four road starts. This will be the second meeting between the two teams. In the first, back on May 8 in Arizona, Pfaadt went 6.1 innings, allowing just four hits and no runs.
Today, the Diamondbacks right-hander holds the third-worst pitcher rating on Batters-Box.com. He grades poorly in average hitter matchup ISO, hard contact allowed, strikeout percentage, and ground ball rate. We love when a pitcher gives up hard contact and avoids ground balls.
After getting swept by the Angels this weekend, the Dodgers should be out for blood. Over the past two weeks, Los Angeles has still maintained the best offense in baseball—batting .311 with a .381 OBP and a 151 wRC+. Today, their offense is graded as elite on Batters-Box.com, featuring three elite-rated hitters, three graded as great, two above league average in strikeout rate, and two above league average in ground ball rate. At home this season, the Dodgers are leading the league in bases per game, averaging 17.33.
For this being a first-time prop, I feel very confident in it—especially with how poorly Pfaadt has performed on the road and the revenge factor in play.
Best Bet: Dodgers Over 14.5 Total Bases (-110) odds via BetOnline
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