This Sunday, April 9, the divisional series between the Dodgers vs Diamondbacks will come to an end. It has been much closer than expected, with each team winning one of the first two games.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for the Dodgers vs Diamondbacks MLB Regular Season Game on April 9, 2023
- Where: Chase Field, Arizona, California.
- When: Sunday, April 9, 2023, 4:10 PM E.T.
Betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Season record 2023: 5-3
The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again shown that they are not an unstoppable team despite their great talent, as they suffered a defeat in Game 2 of this series with a 3-6 scoreline, even with Clayton Kershaw as the starting pitcher. However, this loss didn’t stop them from entering this game at the top of the National League West division.
The Dodgers’ offense has been very productive in the early weeks of competition, entering this game with an average of 5.83 runs scored per game and a collective batting average of .242. This performance has been supported by a pitching staff that has limited their opponents to only 2.66 runs per game.
Attempting to match that level will be the job of rookie Michael Grove, Mwho will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers in this game.In his debut, he had a bit of a rough outing, allowing two hits and three runs in 4.0 innings against the Colorado Rockies, while also giving up two walks and striking out four.
Starting pitcher: Michael Grove (0-0, 6.75 EFE).
Betting on the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Season record 2023: 4-4
The Diamondbacks have had a bit of a bittersweet start to the season, showing a good level but lacking consistency, alternating between wins and losses in their first eight games.
At least, the Arizona team has started to heat up offensively, entering this weekend with four or more runs scored in three of their last four games after scoring two or less in their first four games. However, they still have plenty of room for improvement on the mound, where they have a collective ERA of 4.83.
For this game, the D-backs will be sending Ryne Nelson to the mound, who had a somewhat uneven outing in his first appearance of the season, allowing six hits and three runs against the San Diego Padres, striking out only three opponents and walking three in the process.
Starting pitcher: Ryne Nelson (0-0, 5.40 EFE).
JefeBet Prediction
Despite their improvement on offense, the Diamondbacks are still a limited team in that regard, so this will be a good opportunity for Grove to have a better outing, considering he also has the backing of one of the best bullpens in the league.
A very different scenario lies ahead for Nelson, who will have the tough task of facing a powerful visiting lineup that has been productive since the start of the season and has performed very well against D-Backs relievers.
As the first games of this series have been, this could be a very close match, however, the Dodgers’ level in offense and pitching is greater, so at JefeBet we expect them to make the difference here and take a comfortable victory.
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers runline (LAD 6-2 ARI).
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